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A New Coat for Anna
Contributor(s): Ziefert, Harriet (Author)

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 ISBN: 0394898613     ISBN-13: 9780394898612
Publisher: Dragonfly Books
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: May 1988
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Annotation: Illus. in full color. "A fresh and moving story of a mother's dedication to acquire a coat for her daughter in post-World War II hard times. Anna's mother decides to trade the few valuables she has left for wool and for the services of a spinner, a weaver, and a tailor. Lobel's pictures do a tremendous job of evoking the period. Insightful and informative, this may make children consider how precious the ordinary can become in times of turmoil."--(starred) "Booklist.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Family - Parents
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Military & Wars
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Homelessness & Poverty
Dewey: E
LCCN: 86002722
Age Level: 3-7
Grade Level: PreK-2
Lexile Measure: 580(Not Available)
Physical Information: 0.17" H x 7.86" W x 9.95" L (0.33 lbs) 40 pages
Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 01/29/1988
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 27478
Reading Level: 3.5   Interest Level: Lower Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
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Publisher Description:
A fresh and moving story of a mother's dedication to acquire a coat for her daughter in post-World War II hard times. Anna's mother decides to trade the few valuables she has left for wool and for the services of a spinner, a weaver, and a tailor. Lobel's pictures do a tremendous job of evoking the period. Insightful and informative, this may make children consider how precious the ordinary can become in times of turmoil.--(starred review) Booklist
 
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