{"product_id":"the-keeping-quilt-9780689844478","title":"The Keeping Quilt","description":"\"We will make a quilt to help us always remember home,\" Anna's mother said. \"It will be like heaving the family in backhome Russia dance around us at night. \u003cbr\u003eAnd so it was. From a basket of old clothes, Anna's babushka, Uncle Vladimir's shirt, Aunt Havalah's nightdress and an apron of Aunt Natasha's become \u003ci\u003eThe Keeping Quilt, \u003c\/i\u003e passed along from mother to daughter for almost a century. For four generations the quilt is a Sabbath tablecloth, a wedding canopy, and a blanket that welcomes babies warmly into the world. \u003cbr\u003eIn strongly moving pictures that are as heartwarming as they are real, patricia Polacco tells the story of her own family, and the quilt that remains a symbol of their enduring love and faith.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePatricia Polacco belongs to a family of storytellers, poets, farmers, teachers, and artists. They came from many parts of the world, but mainly Russia. She grew up to be an illustrator, a designer, and creator of many beloved children's books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Keeping Quilt\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Blessing Cup\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFiona's Lace\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Trees of the Dancing Goats\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBabushka's Doll\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMy Rotten Redheaded Older Brother\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSticks and Stones\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePalace of Books\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Union City, Michigan. Visit her at PatriciaPolacco.com and follow her on Facebook.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster\/Paula Wiseman Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50610554044690,"sku":"9780689844478","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a85cf215-90ee-45bb-9c4b-7e77304c1c83.jpg?v=1732344974","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-keeping-quilt-9780689844478","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}