Taback, S.
(2003). Joseph had a little overcoat. New York: Scholastic.
Summary: Joseph had an
overcoat that he loved; however, over the years it became old and worn. He
decided to make a jacket. But again, as the years went by, it got old and worn
so he then decided to make a vest. The story repeats, and Joseph makes a scarf,
necktie, handkerchief, and finally a button. He used and valued this fabric his
entire life. As he aged, so did the fabric, yet Joseph was able to find a use
for this precise piece of his life that he truly treasured. He carried with him
the fortune that once was an overcoat, and recreated many extraordinary and
useful things from it.
Review: This book is amazing! It shows children the importance of
preserving old items to use for good use. The illustrations are extremely
colorful and creative, especially the die-cut format of the story. The author
cuts out shapes of Joseph’s clothing on the right side of the page and when the
reader turns the page, the die-cut portion of the page reveals new clothing
that Joseph made from his old clothing on the previous page.
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Author’s Website
http://www.simmstaback.com/Simms_Taback_Childrens_Books.html
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