Paula's Patches

By: Aldeman, Gabriella

Problem-solver Paula patches her pants--and encourages her class to be resourceful, mend, and reuse.

Oh, no While at school, Paula's pants catch on a bush that rips a large hole in her pants. She tries everything to hide the hole from her classmates, only to find out that they, too, have leaky lunchboxes, spaghetti stains, and hand-me-down backpacks. Nothing some colorful patches can't fix Children will follow Paula as she feels embarrassed about her torn pants, curious about patches, and excited for a possible solution that helps both her and her classmates.

Paula's Patches can be used as a starting point for discussions of consumerism, throwaway culture, and fast fashion. At the back of the book, a section provides activities for children, including how to make their own patches, no-sew bookmarks, and fabric pouches.

A 2025 Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award Nominee, 2024 International Latino Book Award Honorable Mention, and 2023 Foreword INDIES Finalist.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GMZWMSBQ
• ISBN13: 9798855152951
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Age Range: 5 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 4