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Mooshka: A Quilt Story
Karla loves Mooshka, a quilt composed of scraps of fabric from many members of Karlas family. But Mooshka is more than a quilt it can talk, comforting Karla at bedtime. Each square or schnitz, tells her stories of her ancestors and their lives. When new baby sister Hannah arrives, Karlas routine is upset and Mooshka falls silent. Only when Karla shares Mooshka with her sister does the quilt begin to speak again and tell Hannah stories of Karlas early life.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published March 1, 2012
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Julie Paschkis
60 books28 followersI was born in 1957 and grew up in Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia. I have a brother and two sisters. My parents encouraged us to make things, to read, to draw and to play outside.
I attended Germantown Friends School, Ringerike Folkehogskole in Norway, Cornell University and the School for American Craftsmen at RIT, where I got a BFA. I have a teaching certificate from UW and I taught art to children for several years, mostly at the Bush School.
Since 1991 I have been painting and illustrating full time. I have had many shows of my paintings and of various other work (including cut paper, embroidery and bread). I illustrate books. I design fabric and make quilts. My work flows in many directions, but all of the ideas and creations are connected. The work I do in one area inspires the work in others. Ideas beget ideas.
I live in Seattle with my husband Joe Max Emminger. He is a painter.
I still like to make things, to read, draw and play outside.
I attended Germantown Friends School, Ringerike Folkehogskole in Norway, Cornell University and the School for American Craftsmen at RIT, where I got a BFA. I have a teaching certificate from UW and I taught art to children for several years, mostly at the Bush School.
Since 1991 I have been painting and illustrating full time. I have had many shows of my paintings and of various other work (including cut paper, embroidery and bread). I illustrate books. I design fabric and make quilts. My work flows in many directions, but all of the ideas and creations are connected. The work I do in one area inspires the work in others. Ideas beget ideas.
I live in Seattle with my husband Joe Max Emminger. He is a painter.
I still like to make things, to read, draw and play outside.
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December 18, 2011
I have admired and read children books for a long time. There are loads of good books out there with fascinating color and story. Since it for children, the story itself is so simple yet the children can absorb its moral story.
This book is about Karla whose quilt could talk and tell you bedtime stories. This special quilt whose name Mooshka is made by Karla's grandmother. Each color of the quilt has its own stories. These stories kept Karla calm and sleepy at night.
Through Mooshka's stories, Karla know that the yellow schintz was ever being made to a tent by his grandmother, where she could told fortune beneath its golden folds. From the red schintz, Karla know that her mother ever use it as a cape and jumped out of the cherry tree as if she was a superwoman.
I like the illustration throughout this book. It is really colorfull and beautiful. Each schintz has different pattern.
This book is about Karla whose quilt could talk and tell you bedtime stories. This special quilt whose name Mooshka is made by Karla's grandmother. Each color of the quilt has its own stories. These stories kept Karla calm and sleepy at night.
Through Mooshka's stories, Karla know that the yellow schintz was ever being made to a tent by his grandmother, where she could told fortune beneath its golden folds. From the red schintz, Karla know that her mother ever use it as a cape and jumped out of the cherry tree as if she was a superwoman.
I like the illustration throughout this book. It is really colorfull and beautiful. Each schintz has different pattern.
March 28, 2012
What a lovely tribute to storytelling and the bonds that exist within families! Karla loves the quilt her grandmother has made for her so much that she names it Mooshka. Each quilt piece (called a schnitz) has a different story and different voice, and Karla takes comfort from those familiar stories of love and adventure and important events in her families' lives. Although she isn't too happy when a new baby arrives, Karla decides to use her beloved quilt and its stories to calm her sister. I liked how the object that she cherishes ends up being the very object she shares with her sister. The India ink and gouache illustrations featuring various quilt patterns in different sizes and shapes surround the text with brightly-hued images. The illustration that depicts Karla lying in bed, one hand touching a schnitz evokes a feeling of warmth, safety, and comfort that comes from knowing that she is loved.
June 20, 2015
When reading this book, I made a text to text connection. A text to text connection is when you relate one book to something else you have read in another book, journal, article, magazine, etc. As long as you have read that piece of information, you can make a text to text connection. My text to text connection happened on page 6. On page 6, the grandmother uses the word "schnitz". The use of another language mixed in with English words or phrases reminds me of another book I have read that also did that. "Picture Perfect" by Jodi Picoult used French Cajun words and phrases. While the meaning was never told outright of these phrases most of the time, like in "Mooshka", the reader gets a general idea from the English context.
December 13, 2012
This is a sentimental story, one that really emphasizes the importance of passing down family stories and history to a younger generation. The narrative isn't too long and the illustrations are bold and bright. Our girls loved the different patterns and colors of the schnitz and the shape of the little girl draped in the quilt reminded me of a matryoshka doll.
Overall, it's a nice tale and is certainly good for bedtime reading. We enjoyed reading this book together.
Overall, it's a nice tale and is certainly good for bedtime reading. We enjoyed reading this book together.
February 29, 2012
Karla’s beloved quilt, named Mooshka, is unlike any other quilt, and not only because the material and design are unique. Mooshka has the ability to talk and tells Karla stories on the nights Karla cannot sleep. All Karla needs to do is place a hand on a patch, or schnitz, and the quilt becomes a storyteller. Karla’s grandmother handpicked each schnitz and told Karla the story behind each as she lovingly pieced Mooshka together. These are the stories that Mooshka recites to Karla late at night.
One day, Karla’s baby sister Hannah moves into Karla’s bedroom. Karla does not seem happy sharing her room, voicing this to Mooshka when the quilt refuses to retell a schnitz story. Mooshka no longer says sweet dreams. One night Hannah, like all babies, begins a crying jag that Karla cannot help but hear. Karla takes Mooshka to the crib hoping the quilt will comfort her baby sister.
I initially read this on a Kindle, which I do not recommended. Many of the illustrations did not display properly and some of the text was out-of-order. The actual print book is excellent. The story is a new way to bring two sisters together when one is not too happy about the other intruding her space. I love this story. Having shared a bedroom with two older sisters, I know how space can be a precious commodity.
The illustrations, also by the author, are bright and cheery. The two girls, Karla and Hannah are adorable. Each page is bright and cheerful, just like Mooshka and her many colors and patterns. The reason for Mooshka becoming silent is a little muddy. Is it because she can only recite stories to Karla or, because it seems, Karla does not want to share her bedroom with Hannah? In any case, a silent Mooshka allows Karla time to consider her sister's needs.
Mooshka is a quilt made of memories with a little magic thrown in. Karla’s grandmother calls each piece a schnitz. A schnitz is a slice or a cut. The schnitz in Mooshka are slices of family history kept alive by passing down the story of each fabric to Karla and then to Hannah. Being equally curious about the name Mooshka, I looked it up in the Urban Dictionary. Mooshka has two definitions, both of which apply to this story. The first definition states mooshka is a term of endearment. The second definition is a small being that is both sweet and adorable. Mooshka seems to be a term a grandmother would call Karla, not the quilt, but it works well for the story.
Mooshka, A Quilt Story is a wonderful bedtime read that will interest young children, especially little girls. However, be careful. If your child reads this story and owns a quit, your little mooshka will want to know the story of each and every schnitz before agreeing to lights out.
Note: book received courtesy of the publisher, Peachtree Publishers.
originally posted at: http://kid-lit-reviews.com/2012/02/28...
One day, Karla’s baby sister Hannah moves into Karla’s bedroom. Karla does not seem happy sharing her room, voicing this to Mooshka when the quilt refuses to retell a schnitz story. Mooshka no longer says sweet dreams. One night Hannah, like all babies, begins a crying jag that Karla cannot help but hear. Karla takes Mooshka to the crib hoping the quilt will comfort her baby sister.
I initially read this on a Kindle, which I do not recommended. Many of the illustrations did not display properly and some of the text was out-of-order. The actual print book is excellent. The story is a new way to bring two sisters together when one is not too happy about the other intruding her space. I love this story. Having shared a bedroom with two older sisters, I know how space can be a precious commodity.
The illustrations, also by the author, are bright and cheery. The two girls, Karla and Hannah are adorable. Each page is bright and cheerful, just like Mooshka and her many colors and patterns. The reason for Mooshka becoming silent is a little muddy. Is it because she can only recite stories to Karla or, because it seems, Karla does not want to share her bedroom with Hannah? In any case, a silent Mooshka allows Karla time to consider her sister's needs.
Mooshka is a quilt made of memories with a little magic thrown in. Karla’s grandmother calls each piece a schnitz. A schnitz is a slice or a cut. The schnitz in Mooshka are slices of family history kept alive by passing down the story of each fabric to Karla and then to Hannah. Being equally curious about the name Mooshka, I looked it up in the Urban Dictionary. Mooshka has two definitions, both of which apply to this story. The first definition states mooshka is a term of endearment. The second definition is a small being that is both sweet and adorable. Mooshka seems to be a term a grandmother would call Karla, not the quilt, but it works well for the story.
Mooshka, A Quilt Story is a wonderful bedtime read that will interest young children, especially little girls. However, be careful. If your child reads this story and owns a quit, your little mooshka will want to know the story of each and every schnitz before agreeing to lights out.
Note: book received courtesy of the publisher, Peachtree Publishers.
originally posted at: http://kid-lit-reviews.com/2012/02/28...
January 21, 2012
Rating: 3 Stars
At bedtime, Mooshka always said, "Sweet dreams." First thing in the morning, Mooshka might say, "Pancakes."
This is a story of a talking quilt, made by the main character's grandmother to tell the stories of the generations. Quite a cute idea, I might add. However, I'm sad to say that the storyline simply does not live up to the uniqueness of that idea.
I received Mooshka: A Quilt Story from NetGalley for review. The story's illustrations are made from pieces of quilt fabric and are bright, textured, and cheerful. They would capture any child easily from beginning to end. On the contrary, the narrative starts out well but doesn't carry through.
Mooshka is the name of the quilt, and it is somehow magical because it tells stories that help Karla go to sleep each night. All she has to do is touch a piece of fabric, and Mooshka will tell her the story. Readers enjoy short stories of Karla's grandfather's proposal and her mother's escapades of jumping out of the cherry tree to learn how to fly. We also reads stories about the dog's Halloween costume and Karla's aunt's fortune telling.
Then one day when Hannah, Karla's little baby sister moves into Karla's room, the quilt mysteriously stops talking. Karla feels a bit jealous of her little sister, but one night when the baby is crying, she goes over to her sister's crib tell her stories from the quilt. This is where I took issue with the plot of the book. I understand the thought of wanting Karla to tell the stories to her younger sister, but I was disappointed that Mooshka didn't start telling stories again. I dare say children will be dissatisfied with this conclusion, also. In addition, there is no explanation of why Mooshka stops talking. Is it because Mooshka doesn't like the new baby? Is it because Karla was jealous? There is no resolution.
Despite its closing pages, however, Mooshka: A Quilt Story has a strong Russian flavor and captures the joy of giving to the next generation (or at least, in Karla's case, her little sister).
What items do you have in your house that tell a story of past generations?
Review to be posted at The Twenty-Six Letter Imagination blog on Wednesday, January 25th, 2012; www.26letterimagination.blogspot.com)
At bedtime, Mooshka always said, "Sweet dreams." First thing in the morning, Mooshka might say, "Pancakes."
This is a story of a talking quilt, made by the main character's grandmother to tell the stories of the generations. Quite a cute idea, I might add. However, I'm sad to say that the storyline simply does not live up to the uniqueness of that idea.
I received Mooshka: A Quilt Story from NetGalley for review. The story's illustrations are made from pieces of quilt fabric and are bright, textured, and cheerful. They would capture any child easily from beginning to end. On the contrary, the narrative starts out well but doesn't carry through.
Mooshka is the name of the quilt, and it is somehow magical because it tells stories that help Karla go to sleep each night. All she has to do is touch a piece of fabric, and Mooshka will tell her the story. Readers enjoy short stories of Karla's grandfather's proposal and her mother's escapades of jumping out of the cherry tree to learn how to fly. We also reads stories about the dog's Halloween costume and Karla's aunt's fortune telling.
Then one day when Hannah, Karla's little baby sister moves into Karla's room, the quilt mysteriously stops talking. Karla feels a bit jealous of her little sister, but one night when the baby is crying, she goes over to her sister's crib tell her stories from the quilt. This is where I took issue with the plot of the book. I understand the thought of wanting Karla to tell the stories to her younger sister, but I was disappointed that Mooshka didn't start telling stories again. I dare say children will be dissatisfied with this conclusion, also. In addition, there is no explanation of why Mooshka stops talking. Is it because Mooshka doesn't like the new baby? Is it because Karla was jealous? There is no resolution.
Despite its closing pages, however, Mooshka: A Quilt Story has a strong Russian flavor and captures the joy of giving to the next generation (or at least, in Karla's case, her little sister).
What items do you have in your house that tell a story of past generations?
Review to be posted at The Twenty-Six Letter Imagination blog on Wednesday, January 25th, 2012; www.26letterimagination.blogspot.com)
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March 16, 2024
I cannot say enough about this book. It is the first picture book I have ever read that made me cry tears of joy. The book was magical and touching in so many ways. I think the reason this book affected me so much was that my Mother quilts, and I constantly see reminders of family member's clothing/curtains/blanket (as well as some of my own from childhood) in my Mom's quilts. The book is absolutely beautiful, with fantastic endpapers, and vibrant, colorful drawings on every page. In addition, the story is great, and very, very touching.
I know that the Caldecott committee doesn't base their decision on past work, but it is time someone started realizing what a great artist Julie Paschkis is. I am a huge fan of Where Is Catkin?, Summer Birds: The Butterflies of Maria Merian, and Pablo Neruda: Poet of the People. These are all fantastic books that were overlooked by past committees, and really haven't received the Caldecott buzz they deserve. I think it is time that this wonderful artist gets recognized for some fantastic picture books.
I know that the Caldecott committee doesn't base their decision on past work, but it is time someone started realizing what a great artist Julie Paschkis is. I am a huge fan of Where Is Catkin?, Summer Birds: The Butterflies of Maria Merian, and Pablo Neruda: Poet of the People. These are all fantastic books that were overlooked by past committees, and really haven't received the Caldecott buzz they deserve. I think it is time that this wonderful artist gets recognized for some fantastic picture books.
December 9, 2011
I remembered Julie Paschkis's beautiful illustrations in PABLO NERUDA: POET OF THE PEOPLE. In MOOSHKA, A QUILT STORY, Julie writes and illustrates to create a nice look at capturing memories by rendering them into a family heirloom.
Karla's unusual quilt, which she calls her Mooska, tells her stories as found in its colors and patterns (as a result of her grandmother telling these stories while creating the quilt).
When a baby sister moves into Karla's room, the Mooshka stops sharing its stories until Karla wraps herself and Hannah in the Mooska and Karla begins to share about the pieces that were made from her pajamas when she was small like her new sister (a wonderful look at how young children can be keepers of the story as part of an extended family).
Pair this one up with Peaceful Peaces (a collection of quilt-themed poems) or give as a gift along with a handmade quilt. Paschkis captures a lovely voice in a grandmother who shares stories out the pieces of the quilt and how they create a weaving of family stories. The pages are bright and colorful with quilt-like patterns framing the quaint illustrations.
Karla's unusual quilt, which she calls her Mooska, tells her stories as found in its colors and patterns (as a result of her grandmother telling these stories while creating the quilt).
When a baby sister moves into Karla's room, the Mooshka stops sharing its stories until Karla wraps herself and Hannah in the Mooska and Karla begins to share about the pieces that were made from her pajamas when she was small like her new sister (a wonderful look at how young children can be keepers of the story as part of an extended family).
Pair this one up with Peaceful Peaces (a collection of quilt-themed poems) or give as a gift along with a handmade quilt. Paschkis captures a lovely voice in a grandmother who shares stories out the pieces of the quilt and how they create a weaving of family stories. The pages are bright and colorful with quilt-like patterns framing the quaint illustrations.
April 3, 2012
Karla's special blankie is the quilt her grandmother made her out of fabric scraps from the family's life. Karla calls the quilt Mooshka and claims it talks to her. When she touches the squares, she remembers the stories her grandmother told her about each piece, which is helpful when she is feeling scared or sad. When the new baby moves into Karla's room and Karla is angry, Mooshka stops speaking to her. The baby has a tantrum too, so Karla finally shares Mooshka with her new sister and tells her the stories of the quilt, calming both of them. Mooshka's stories were meant to be shared.
Paschkis' illustrations glow with color and life. Her folkarty style is at its best here, paired with a story that is folksy too. She borders each vignette with the corresponding color and fabric to convey Mooshka's qualities. The fabric sets the mood for each page.
This is ultimately a lovely book about family, memory, and love that conveys much with little text and is perfect for a preschool-age audience.
Paschkis' illustrations glow with color and life. Her folkarty style is at its best here, paired with a story that is folksy too. She borders each vignette with the corresponding color and fabric to convey Mooshka's qualities. The fabric sets the mood for each page.
This is ultimately a lovely book about family, memory, and love that conveys much with little text and is perfect for a preschool-age audience.
May 18, 2012
Karla has a quilt she calls Mooshka. She is very attached to Mooshka. Mooshka is more like a friend to her. It tells her stories and comforts her. The stories consist of the memories from each patch of fabric telling a story of its' own.
I don't want to reveal to much about Mooshka for fear of spoiling the story. But I will say things begin to change once Karla get's a new baby sister. For some reason Mooshka will not talk to Karla since her baby sister arrived.
This is a darling story about family history, old memories, growing up, love and sharing.
The illustrations are beyond amazing and will definitely stimulate any child's imagination.
More than likely when children hear or read this story they will want a quilt like Mooshka.
Hey, I even want one.
I most definitely recommend this book.
I rated this book a 5+ out of 5.
Disclosure:
I received a free copy of this book from Peachtree Publishers for review. I was in no way compensated for this review it is my own opinion.
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September 17, 2012Title: Mooshka: A Quilt Story
Author and Illustrator: Julie Paschkis
Artistic Media: Colored Pencil
Brief Summary: This story is about a little girl who owns a quilt that tells her old stories about her family. When her little sister is born and moves into her room she no longer hears stories. Until one night she puts her blanket in her sister’s crib and starts telling her sister the stories about their family.
Artistic Critique
Illustration Framing: Paschkis put frames around each of her illustrations. The frames capture your attention and bring your eyes to the illustration.
Color: The colors used in the book are great for capturing young children’s attention.
Lines: There are many lines and patterns used in this book. The quilt is full of different patterns to illustrate each story.
This book would be great for read aloud and to have your library. It could also be used as an art
lesson. Have the children create a frame and draw a picture of your favorite thing inside of the frame.
Author and Illustrator: Julie Paschkis
Artistic Media: Colored Pencil
Brief Summary: This story is about a little girl who owns a quilt that tells her old stories about her family. When her little sister is born and moves into her room she no longer hears stories. Until one night she puts her blanket in her sister’s crib and starts telling her sister the stories about their family.
Artistic Critique
Illustration Framing: Paschkis put frames around each of her illustrations. The frames capture your attention and bring your eyes to the illustration.
Color: The colors used in the book are great for capturing young children’s attention.
Lines: There are many lines and patterns used in this book. The quilt is full of different patterns to illustrate each story.
This book would be great for read aloud and to have your library. It could also be used as an art
lesson. Have the children create a frame and draw a picture of your favorite thing inside of the frame.
September 25, 2018
Mooshka by Julie Paschkis (Whom also illustrated) is a wonderful, sweet story. Featuring the titular blanket as generational soothsayer, Mooshka takes the reader on a multigenerational journey. The protagonist, Karla is a young girl whom leans on her patchwork quilt to sooth her through nights both cold and fraught, seasons warm and cold. Along the way you, the reader, learn of the quilt's many stories, embedded into the work by Karla's grandmother.
The art in Mooshka is spectacular. Each setting and character are drawn to feel like part of a quilt, so the whole story unfolds like a pictographic tapestry within a larger blanket. The colors are vibrant and patterns engaging.
The plot is sentimental but grounded in passage of generations, as the quilt originates, tells its stories to Karla, and she in turn receives the opportunity to pay it forward later. It's a wonderful tale to share with your child. It'll definitely be featured in our family's nighttime reading ritual again.
The art in Mooshka is spectacular. Each setting and character are drawn to feel like part of a quilt, so the whole story unfolds like a pictographic tapestry within a larger blanket. The colors are vibrant and patterns engaging.
The plot is sentimental but grounded in passage of generations, as the quilt originates, tells its stories to Karla, and she in turn receives the opportunity to pay it forward later. It's a wonderful tale to share with your child. It'll definitely be featured in our family's nighttime reading ritual again.
March 28, 2012
Karla loved her quilt that her grandmother had made for her from scraps. Karla had named the quilt Mooshka. Mooshka kept her warm at night and smelled just right. But the most special thing that Mooska could do was talk. Mooshka would wish Karla sweet dreams and in the morning invite her to pancakes. If Karla couldn’t sleep at night, Mooshka would tell her the story of any patch on the quilt. There were playful stories from tablecloth scraps, romantic stories from a bandana, exciting stories from a red scrap. When baby Hannah moved into Karla’s room, Karla was upset. She tried to get Mooshka to soothe her with a story, but Mooshka would not speak. Then when Hannah woke up crying and could not be settled, Karla found that Mooshka might be able to share stories with other people too.
Read the rest of my review on my blog, Waking Brain Cells.
Read the rest of my review on my blog, Waking Brain Cells.
April 1, 2012
Mooshka, A Quilt Story By Julie Paschkis
ISBN: 9781561456208
I was first attracted to this book because of the word Quilt. The cover is very pretty and I know it can be done by quilting various fabrics together to tell a story.
Karla calls her favorite quilt, Mooshka.
It protected her from scary things. Also the quilt would talk to her: sweet dreams, it said, every night.
This quilt, made by her grandmother stitched it, told her of what the squares meant with a story. Precious stories she could rest her head on and listen to the quilt tell her what the square was about.
One day a new crib was moved in and her new baby sister was in the same room as her. The quilt stopped talking.
Karla then retells all the squares stories to her sister.
ISBN: 9781561456208
I was first attracted to this book because of the word Quilt. The cover is very pretty and I know it can be done by quilting various fabrics together to tell a story.
Karla calls her favorite quilt, Mooshka.
It protected her from scary things. Also the quilt would talk to her: sweet dreams, it said, every night.
This quilt, made by her grandmother stitched it, told her of what the squares meant with a story. Precious stories she could rest her head on and listen to the quilt tell her what the square was about.
One day a new crib was moved in and her new baby sister was in the same room as her. The quilt stopped talking.
Karla then retells all the squares stories to her sister.
July 8, 2012
Karla's grandmother made a wonderful quilt with scraps of fabrics entwined with the family's history. And the incredible, fun part is that the quilt, named Mooshka, actually tells Karla the stories. Each fabric has a different voice and tells wonderful stories about how Karla's grandparents met or how her mother broke her toe. When Karla's little sister, Hannah, moves into her bedroom, Mooshka stops telling stories. Finally, Karla wraps her sister and herself in the quilt and shares the stories she has learned from her quilt. Very sweet, touching, and a beautiful illustration of an important sister bond.
I loved the vibrant art and the borders that emphasize the quilt narrative. Recommended for new big sisters and children ages 4 - 6.
I loved the vibrant art and the borders that emphasize the quilt narrative. Recommended for new big sisters and children ages 4 - 6.
July 19, 2012
Mooshka, A Quilt Story by Julie Paschkis is about Karla and her quilt. The quilt has been made from scraps of clothing over the years.
Each patch carries a special memory, giving the Mooshka the quilt the ability to relate the family stories to Karla. But Mooshka goes silent when Karla's baby sister is born.
The story, though, isn't really about magical Mooshka. It's about Karla coming to terms with being an older sister and having to share her space and things with a baby.
Mooshka, A Quilt Story brings to mind a mixture of I'm Going to Grandma's by Mary Ann Hoberman and Nobody Asked ME If I Wanted a Baby Sister by Martha Alexander.
Each patch carries a special memory, giving the Mooshka the quilt the ability to relate the family stories to Karla. But Mooshka goes silent when Karla's baby sister is born.
The story, though, isn't really about magical Mooshka. It's about Karla coming to terms with being an older sister and having to share her space and things with a baby.
Mooshka, A Quilt Story brings to mind a mixture of I'm Going to Grandma's by Mary Ann Hoberman and Nobody Asked ME If I Wanted a Baby Sister by Martha Alexander.
December 28, 2012
Love the story and the illustrations.
The story is about telling stories, with a little sibling rivalry thrown in. The girl reminds me of the Russian nesting dolls. I love the patterns of the quilts and how varied they are. The colors are so bright and appealing. The illustrations were created in gouache and india ink, so they have a bold, flat quality that is perfect for the quilt
Would be great for a storytime about stories, imagination, family -- love the sharing of family history through the quilt. And the imagination -- one piece was a tablecloth, but also used as a tent. Another was used as a cape.
The story is about telling stories, with a little sibling rivalry thrown in. The girl reminds me of the Russian nesting dolls. I love the patterns of the quilts and how varied they are. The colors are so bright and appealing. The illustrations were created in gouache and india ink, so they have a bold, flat quality that is perfect for the quilt
Would be great for a storytime about stories, imagination, family -- love the sharing of family history through the quilt. And the imagination -- one piece was a tablecloth, but also used as a tent. Another was used as a cape.
February 28, 2014
Karla has a quilt (names Mooshka) her grandma made her. The quilt is magical...it talks to her. The quilt tells her the stories that come from each scrap of fabric of what it was before being made into the quilt. One piece was a table cloth that loved being made into a tent. Another piece was a cape her mother wore as a little girl. And another was Halloween costume for the dog. Karla loves her quilt but can't figure out why it stops talking to her when her baby sister arrives. Until she learns that now it is her turn to share the stories.
Beautiful and very colorful illustrations. I am excited to meet the author/illustrator Julie Paschkis in March when she visits our library.
Beautiful and very colorful illustrations. I am excited to meet the author/illustrator Julie Paschkis in March when she visits our library.
March 28, 2012
As a quilter it was assumed that automatically this would be a great match for our shelves and although it is a cute story about a girl and her quilt with vivid imagination flowing through every page I don't love it. I'm more a pastel type quilt I suppose and this was just too bright for me. Overall it's a neat concept though.
*Thanks to Peachtree Publishers for loaning an electronic copy through Netgalley.*
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*Thanks to Peachtree Publishers for loaning an electronic copy through Netgalley.*
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May 2, 2012
What beautiful art and a lovely story from Julie Paschkis. I think this would be a good read-aloud story - the story of a little girl's favorite quilt, and the stories that each patch tells her. Also a story of how the quilt and stories become a comfort to her new baby sister.
I would love to have art by Julie - the illustrations in this book are fantastic, and colorful, and very folk art. :)
I would love to have art by Julie - the illustrations in this book are fantastic, and colorful, and very folk art. :)
July 25, 2012
Karla's quilt, Mooshka, was made from old scraps of fabric by her grandmother. Each scrap of fabric has a story, and Mooshka shares these stories with Karla.
But one night, Karla's baby sister, Hannah, moves into Karla's room. And Mooshka falls silent.
Through brightly colored, richly textured illustrations, author/illustrator Julie Paschkis unfolds the tale of what Karla (and Mooshka) did to keep the stories alive. This is a heartfelt homage to the sisterly bond and the powers of sharing.
But one night, Karla's baby sister, Hannah, moves into Karla's room. And Mooshka falls silent.
Through brightly colored, richly textured illustrations, author/illustrator Julie Paschkis unfolds the tale of what Karla (and Mooshka) did to keep the stories alive. This is a heartfelt homage to the sisterly bond and the powers of sharing.
October 12, 2012
Lovely and original new-sibling story. I love that not everything is explained in the end: why doesn't Mooshka speak anymore? Does the quilt really speak, or is Karla remembering her grandmother's stories? The patterned borders were a little visually overwhelming at first, but the more times I read this, the more I appreciate them. Also: the family stories-within-the-story are so wonderfully specific and individual.
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January 16, 2013
Karla is a young girl that has been given a quilt made with scraps of fabric from family members. When the little girl touches a quilt square, it (Mooshka) tells her a family story about the person that was wearing that fabric and what happened to them while wearing it. When Karla’s baby sister arrives, Mooshka stops being the storyteller. Karla repeats stories and shares them with her sister Hannah. When Karla gives the quilt to her sister, Mooshka becomes the storyteller again.
January 24, 2013
One of our librarians gave us this when helping us get books featuring Q. While Natalie wasn't that into it, I loved it. I think it was still just a bit too complex for her. I liked the focus on the colors. But what was really awesome was the way the quilt told her stories connected with each fabric. I really liked the mystical element. A very sweet ending passing the quilt on to the baby, too.
September 22, 2018
Karla's grandmother made the quilt from scraps of old fabric that she called schnitz. As she sewed the pieces together, she told Karla stories. The quilt that Karla named Mooshka then told her stories. The yellow fabric was from the kitchen table cloth, the red from a cape... Julie Paschkis has illustrated the book with quilt fabrics bordering the pictures and quilt patterns sashing the text -- also telling part of the story.
December 10, 2011
Sweet story about cherished bits of family history. Karla is the current keeper of the quilt, made from bits of fabric that play major roles in the lives of the family members. When little sister arrives, the quilt and associated stories are passed on. Beautifully colorful patches of quilt cover the pages.
May 18, 2012
Really beautiful book. Karla's grandmother makes her a quilt ("mooshka") and tells her stories about all of the bits of fabric that make it up (i.e., stories about her family). Then when Karla eventually gets a little baby sister, she passes the mooshka to her and starts to tell the baby more stories, ones that include Karla herself.
December 19, 2016
There are so few story time appropriate books about quilts, but this is one! It reminds me of A Quilt Story by Tony Johnston, but with the added element of introducing a new baby into a family. I love that the quilt represents the family's stories, and that the older sister is able to pass them along to her younger sister to keep the tradition alive.
February 1, 2013
This story is about a little girl named Karla and her quilt. When the little girl goes to bed at night, the quilt tells her stories of her ancestors. It tells her stories because the quilt is composed of scraps of fabric from various members of her family past and present. I love this story because it tells the importance of family and family history.
September 2, 2014
This book wraps you up in warmth, like a quilt! A young girl learns her traditions as a Jewish girl by hearing stories of quilt history--by the quilt itself, a blankie named Mooshka. But is it the quilt telling the tales of how it was passed down fromone generation to the next...or can she do the telling herself to someone in her own family? Very profound and toasty with love! Be happy!
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