Quilt of Dreams

by Mindy Dwyer

Book Overview

Quilt of Dreams celebrates the special relationship of grandmothers, mothers, and daughters and their labors of love that result in spectacular quilts.

After Grandma passes away, Katy is flooded with memories every time she wraps herself in one of Gram's wonderful quilts. Each one holds a story that was stitched into place with love. Then Katy and her mom find the beginnings of a quilt labeled "Kate's." With only one patch completed,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0882405225
• ISBN13: 9780882405223
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: Alaska Northwest Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.5" x 10.2"
• Age Range: 7 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 4

Customer Reviews

A gentle story of love

After Grandma dies, Katie is flooded with memories whenever she uses one of her quilts. Each one holds a special story, but the mystery happens when Katie finds a quilt just for her - which is uncompleted. A gentle story of love.

Quilt of Dreams

Mindy Dwyer's Quilt of Dreams is a wonderful story which introduces the concept of tradition through an artistic presentation of historic quilt patterns. The story is beautifully written and fun to read, and it is enhanced by Dwyer's beautiful artwork. Children will be enthralled with the creative presentation of quilt patterns, and anyone with an interest in quilts will find the book enjoyable. Quilt of Dreams would be an enriching read aloud for classes of elementary students during a study of colonial times.