The Quilt Story
By Johnston, Tony
Themes flagged by parents·2
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.
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