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Summary: What a beautiful book
Review: I see more and more every time I read it to my daughter. I became interested in quilting a few years ago as did my niece, so I ordered 2 copies -- one for me and one for my niece. I've read the book to my toddler daughter and she loves the pictures. We see more and more of the quilt patterns each time we read it. The story line reminds me of Aesop's Fables ... Definitely a lesson learned.
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Summary: Not Just for Children - A Gift for the Giver in Your Life
Review: I'm not surprised to find this book listed as a Children's Book - who else is supposed to enjoy beautiful illustrated fables?The answer, of course, is the grown-up who reads it aloud. The detailed illustrations in this book will fascinate the fortunate child who hears the tale. The fortunate adult reader and the child will enjoy following this story about an unhappy king, laden with "things" he thought would make him happy. A classic consumer, he "gets" more and more - his closets and rooms are burdened with beautiful treasures that bring him little joy. He thinks the only thing he doesn't have - one of the quiltmaker's quilts - will bring him that elusive happiness. But she only gives to the poor - despite his threats and angry attempts to show her who has the power - she will not give him a quilt. She tells him how he can get that quilt - the answer of course is simple, once he figures it out. A wonderful gift for that person you know who always gives (s/he might like reading it to children or grandchildren) or the quilt-lover on your list. The colorful quilt patterns shown and named inside the front and back covers, and inside the dustjacket(! ) are fantastic. Like "Old Turtle," this is a beautifully illustrated book with rich layers to be enjoyed by children and adults, year after year.
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Summary: Beautiful book for the eyes and the ears!
Review: If you are a quilter, or even if you aren't, this is a beautiful book about the value of giving. The book is well-written, if not very subtle. The illustrations are absolutely beautiful and the tie in to quilts makes for an interesting story. My children, age 7 and 9, both love this book just to look through and read to themselves. I like to look through and match up the quilting patterns. -- Oh, an added extra is a search and find in the middle ... younger kids will love this. For quilters, there is a tie in with fabric still available in some stores and you can make a quilt to go with the story line. Altogether, a keeper.
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Summary: Beautiful book for the eyes and the ears!
Review: If you are a quilter, or even if you aren't, this is a beautiful book about the value of giving. The book is well-written, if not very subtle. The illustrations are absolutely beautiful and the tie in to quilts makes for an interesting story. My children, age 7 and 9, both love this book just to look through and read to themselves. I like to look through and match up the quilting patterns. -- Oh, an added extra is a search and find in the middle ... younger kids will love this. For quilters, there is a tie in with fabric still available in some stores and you can make a quilt to go with the story line. Altogether, a keeper.
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Summary: great story & even better gift
Review: my children love this book. the story is about a king that collects beautiful things and demands a blanket from a mountain woman who makes amazing quilts but she refuses...she only gives her handmade quilts for those in need. the king is not considered a needy person. he demands a quilt and even though he tries to do mean things to her like leave her in a bear's cave to get his way, but she always comes out with a new friend because she has helped those she was left with. she finally tells him to give away all his things to get a quilt. for every item he gives away she'll sew another square. it has a great moral about helping those in need. the ending is great! the book has inspired my children to help make baby blankets for newborns in need as a christmas service project. we plan on sending the books to all our relatives on our christmas list while donating blankets in their honor. if you're looking for the perfect book for someone with a caring heart....this is it! also perfect for the quiltmaker in your life.
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Summary: Good Book for Old and Young Children
Review: The illustrations are really good. For the younger children 2-4 years old, possible paraphrasing the story and looking closely at the illustrations would good. The older children will really benefit from the lesson about giving and consequences of greed, plus really enjoy the illustrations. Since I do not celebrate Christmas or Easter, I did not like the one page that made reference to these holidays. It's a very nice quality and colorful book with a great message. It's the type of book to pass on to generations.
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Summary: Speechless (nearly!!)
Review: This book is incredible. I love it. The artwork is almost intoxicating; every time I read it with my 3 year old son I see something I missed the first million times we read it!! My 4 month old likes to look at the paintings as well. The story is beautifully written also. This is one to leave on the coffee table.
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Summary: great story & even better gift
Review: This book's illustraions alone will grab your heart. Its wonderful for kids of all ages, or if you have a loved one that loves to quilt. The story offers a great message about the importance of sharing and giving. Just a great book!! :)
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Summary: Beautiful book
Review: This is a gorgeously illustrated book that has spawned fabrics, threads, embroidery cards and surely a number of quilt patterns. Great story, fascinating pictures for all ages. There is just one little downside to the story I hate to bring up: The end result of the generosity is poverty. Is this really a positive message?
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Summary: a valuable treasure
Review: Though my children are grown, I still enjoy brousing the children's book section of the local bookstore. I was drawn to remove The Quiltmakers Gift from it's resting place on the shelf because of the beautifully rendered, inviting illustrations on it's cover. And what a pleasant surprise when I opened the book to find a wealth of the same along with a most touching and tenderly written story about a king living in unhappy greed amongst the finest of splendor. Yet this same greed allows his path to cross with that of a loving, giving soul who has the gift to help the king learn how to find his own happiness. It is apparent that both author and illustrator have a deep understanding of the gift of giving, and have given us a wonderful story to share with our loved ones. I found myself sitting in the bookstore wiping away the tears from my eyes and I knew this book was a must even though I may save it for years before having grandchildren to read it to.
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