The Quilt Story

By Johnston, Tony

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Cultural Representation

  • White

    This book contains predominantly White people and/or the main character is White.

Protagonist Gender

  • Female Protagonist

    The leading character in this book is female.

Synopsis

Quilters and young readers alike will enjoy this tender story about love, family, and finding comfort in a new home.

Long ago, a young girl named Abigail put her beloved patchwork quilt in the attic. Generations later, another young girl discovers the quilt and makes it her own, relying on its warmth to help her feel secure in a new home.

Details

Illustrator
Tomie dePaola
Publisher
Penguin
ISBN-10
9780698113688
ISBN-13
9780698113688
Reading age
3 – 7
Grade level
Pre-kindergarten – 2
Pages
32
Published
1996
Added to shelf
Feb 20, 2026