{"product_id":"paulas-patches-9781631987335","title":"Paula's Patches","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProblem-solver Paula patches her pants--and encourages her class to be resourceful, mend, and reuse.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOh, no! While at school, Paula's pants catch on a bush that rips a large hole in her pants. She tries everything to hide the hole from her classmates, only to find out that they, too, have leaky lunchboxes, spaghetti stains, and hand-me-down backpacks. Nothing some colorful patches can't fix! Children will follow Paula as she feels embarrassed about her torn pants, curious about patches, and excited for a possible solution that helps both her \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e her classmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePaula's Patches\u003c\/i\u003e can be used as a starting point for discussions of consumerism, throwaway culture, and fast fashion. At the back of the book, a section provides activities for children, including how to make their own patches, no-sew bookmarks, and fabric pouches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 2025 Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award Nominee and 2023 Foreword INDIES Finalist, Picture Books, Early Reader.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eGabriella Aldeman is a Panamanian American author. She writes picture books in hopes that more children become readers and that all readers feel seen. She is also a professional translator and holds degrees from Georgetown University and the College of William and Mary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGabriella lives in Fairfax, Virginia, with her partner and two children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Free Spirit Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50598485524754,"sku":"9781631987335","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_778fb088-5efa-4f7d-81d8-9e40161dfb2c.jpg?v=1732185968","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/paulas-patches-9781631987335","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}