| A Hat for Mrs. Goldman: A Story about Knitting and Love Contributor(s): Edwards, Michelle (Author), Karas, G. Brian (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0553497103 ISBN-13: 9780553497106 Publisher: Anne Schwartz Books OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Family - Multigenerational - Juvenile Fiction | Girls & Women - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 2015036747 |
| Lexile Measure: 520 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 8.1" W x 10.1" (0.85 lbs) 40 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Jewish - Religious Orientation - Jewish - Topical - Friendship |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 185082 Reading Level: 2.7 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This heartwarming winter story is perfect for those who love to knit and parents looking to teach their children about the importance of doing good for others Mrs. Goldman always knits hats for everyone in the neighborhood, and Sophia, who thinks knitting is too hard, helps by making the pom-poms. But now winter is here, and Mrs. Goldman herself doesn't have a hat-she's too busy making hats for everyone else It's up to Sophia to buckle down and knit a hat for Mrs. Goldman. But try as Sophia might, the hat turns out lumpy, the stitches aren't even, and there are holes where there shouldn't be holes. Sophia is devastated until she gets an idea that will make Mrs. Goldman's hat the most wonderful of all. Readers both young and old will relate to Sophia's frustrations, as well as her delight in making something special for someone she loves. A knitting pattern is included in the back of the book. A] celebration of winter mitzvahs, or kind deeds. Karas's adorable, radiant art adds to the heartwarming mood.--The New York Times |