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Binding: HardcoverEAN: 9780316574075 Edition: 1st ISBN: 0316574074 Label: Little, Brown Young Readers Manufacturer: Little, Brown Young Readers Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 32 Publication Date: September 03, 1991 Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers Reading Level: Ages 4-8 Studio: Little, Brown Young Readers Related Items:
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 Rating: - reflects mountain lifeSweet, and true to Appalachian culture. She portrays an essential dimension of southeastern mountain life: Transformation and the ability to adapt. In perhaps a more literal sense the book and story convey the significance of material culture in mountain life, one of the means by which story is transmitted. The 'old' fragments are creatively pieced together into something 'new' and beautiful, that carries - on the person of a young girl - the story of a community. Rating: - Not just a storybook, but a work of art!The Rag Coat is a book that young readers and their families will adore. It is also a book that teaches, beautifully, the value of family, friends and the loving support that we can give each other in times of need. As precious as the story are the magnificent illustrations, so soft and lovely that they make you feel as though you are holding an antique in your hands. Every page of this book is an inspiration, and only the most hard-hearted oould come away without a renewal of spirit. ... Read More Rating:  - The Rag CoatThe Rag Coat The Rag Coat is a story about a young girl with hope who has always helped others and needs the favor returned. This story will have you counting your blessings. And the young girl is full of hope, and when you are done reading you will be too. Detailed and colorful pictures are on every page you turn. For example, the cover with the coat shows how much details are in each fragment. This is a great story to read a loud in groups or just at home on the ... Read More Rating: - Heartwarming story to share I bought copies of this book for my two granddaughters and one for me too. That way we can read together over the phone. This story is so very special, well written with beautiful pictures. Both girls, ages 11 and 7 loved it, and so did grandma. This one is a keeper for sure! Rating: - Incredible Book!I bought this book for my 6 year old son. We absolutely love this book. It is such a sweet story. It teaches an important lesson as well. If you want to teach your child to be compassionate towards others, then this story is a great way to begin. 
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