Nana's Quilt
Stitched in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
- Publisher
- Creative Book Publishing
- Initial publish date
- Feb 2005
- Category
- General
- Recommended Age
- 6 to 12
- Recommended Grade
- 3 to 4
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781894294829
- Publish Date
- Feb 2005
- List Price
- $10.95
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Where to buy it
Out of print
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Description
Nana's Quilt is the story of Allie and her grandmother, who spend a summer exploring the city of St. John's. They visit six tourist attractions that make the city unique, and begin to make a quilt that illustrates each place. By summer's end Allie appreciates the beauty and history of her city. The completed quilt is a lasting memory of her time with Nana.
About the authors
Lori was born in Grand Falls where she grew up sharing the enjoyment of her Mom's artistic creations. Lori now lives in St. John's with her family; Aprille, William, Patrick and Ick, the cat, and still enjoys knitting, sewing and quilting. Both Kathy and Lori are grade one teachers at Hazelwood Elementary.Kathy was born and lives in St. John's with her son, Benjamin. As a primary teacher she enjoys writing stories or poems to enhance lessons. During the days when she taught music, parts often had to be written for school concerts. And for many years Sunday School pageants have kept her busy
Kathy was born and lives in St. Johns with her son, Benjamin. As a primary teacher she enjoys writing stories or poems to enhance lessons. During the days when she taught music, parts often had to be written for school concerts. And for many years Sunday school pageants have kept her busy. However, nothing can compare to the adventure of writing Nana's Quilt. What learning and what fun! Kathy teaches grade one at Hazelwood Elementary school in St. Johns, Newfoundland.
Librarian Reviews
Nana’s Quilt: Stitched in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Allie and her grandmother spend a summer exploring St. John’s, then make a quilt as a lasting memory of their time together. Children in Newfoundland produced all of the artwork.Source: The Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Canadian Children’s Book News. 2006.
