Eight Hands Round - by Ann Whitford Paul (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Why do quilts look like they do? What do their designs mean? Ann Whitford presents an alphabet of quilting patterns and their possible origins. Complemented by Jeanette Winter's bold and warm illustrations, this book is a creative look at a meaningful folk art tradition. Full color. <p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Paul provides information about pioneer life through speculation about the origins of 26 quilt patterns, one for each letter of the alphabet. The variety of colors and designs makes the quilts themselves the real stars of the book [and] will [encourage] students to develop their own creations in cloth or on paper. --SLJ. <p> Outstanding Books of 1991 (NYT)<br />Notable 1991 Childrens' Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)<br />Books for Vacation Reading (NYT)<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Like a quilt that grows old gracefully, this book promises to become well-thumbed over the years.""-- The New York Times Book Review""Attractive and informative."--ALA "Booklist"<br>
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