Download or read book Charles And His Gee s Bend Quilt written by Tangular Irby and published by . This book was released on 2021-08-31 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Charles schedules a playdate with his friends Lucius and Robert, they have no idea they're about to travel back in time to Gee's Bend, Alabama to discover the origin of the beautiful quilts in Grandma's house. It doesn't take long for the boys to learn Grandma's quilts are more than pretty pieces of fabric stitched together to keep them warm; the history behind the family treasures is rich, and bursting with love. Charles and his Gee's Bend Quilt is a journey through art and adventure, stitched together through the eyes of young Charles, who dreams of creating a quilt of his own one day. Will his friends support Charles' dreams of making a quilt? Has he learned enough to do it? And what surprise does Grandma have for the boys that will change everything? Find out what happens in the heart-warming tale, Charles and his Gee's Bend Quilt.
Download or read book Belle the Last Mule at Gee s Bend written by Bettye Stroud and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This small snapshot of the protest movement pays homage to both the determination of ordinary folk and the power of Dr. King’s words. . . . An intergenerational story filled with heart and soul.” — Kirkus Reviews When Alex spies a mule chomping on greens in a nearby garden, he can’t help but ask about it. “Ol’ Belle?” says Miz Pettway. “She can have all the collards she wants. She’s earned it.” And so begins the tale of an ordinary mule in Gee’s Bend, Alabama, that played a singular part in the civil rights movement of the 1960s. When African-Americans in a poor community — inspired by a visit from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — defied local authorities who were trying to stop them from registering to vote, many got around a long, imposed detour on mule-drawn wagons. As Alex looks into the eyes of gentle Belle, he begins to understand a significant time in history in a very personal way.
Download or read book Stitchin and Pullin written by Patricia McKissack and published by Dragonfly Books. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of poems that tell the story of the quilt-making community in Gee’s Bend, Alabama, is now available as a Dragonfly paperback. For generations, the women of Gee’s Bend have made quilts to keep a family warm, as a pastime accompanied by sharing and singing, or to memorialize loved ones. Today, the same quilts hang on museum walls as modern masterpieces of color and design. Inspired by these quilts and the women who made them, award-winning author Patricia C. McKissack traveled to Alabama to learn their stories. The lyrical rite-of-passage narrative that is the result of her journey seamlessly weaves together the familial, cultural, spiritual, and historical strands of life in this community.
Download or read book The Quilts of Gee s Bend written by John Beardsley and published by Tinwood Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the 19th century, the women of Gee s Bend in southern Alabama have created stunning, vibrant quilts. Beautifully illustrated with 110 color illustrations, The Quilts of Gee s Bend includes a historical overview of the two hundred years of extraordinary quilt-making in this African-American community, its people, and their art-making tradition. This book is being.released in conjunction with a national exhibition tour including The Museum of Fine Art, Houston, and the Whitney Museum of American Art."
Download or read book Leaving Gee s Bend written by Irene Latham and published by NewSouth Books. This book was released on 2017-03-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ludelphia Bennett may be blind in one eye, but that doesn't mean she can't put in a good stitch. In fact, Ludelphia sews all the time, especially when things are going wrong. But when Mama gets deathly ill, it doesn't seem like even quilting will help. Mama needs medicine badly—medicine that can only be found in Camden, over forty miles away. That's when Ludelphia decides to do something drastic—leave Gee's Bend. Beyond the cotton fields of her small sharecropping community, Ludelphia discovers a world she never imagined, but there's also danger lurking for a young girl on her own. Set in 1932 and inspired by the rich quilting traditions of Gee's Bend, Alabama, Leaving Gee's Bend is a delightful story of a young girl facing a brave new world, presented in a new paperback edition.
Download or read book Mooshka A Quilt Story written by Julie Paschkis and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2012-03-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Karla loves her special quilt, Mooshka. But Mooshka is more than just a quilt. Karla's grandmother lovingly pieced Mooshka together using scraps of fabric from members of Karla's family. Each square, or "schnitz," shares a special memory of Karla's ancestors and their lives. Mooshka speaks, comforting Karla at bedtime with whispered stories. When new baby sister Hannah arrives, Karla's routine is disrupted and Mooshka falls silent. Only when Karla shares Mooshka with her sister does the quilt begin to speak again and tell Hannah the treasured stories of her family.
Download or read book Let it Fall written by Maryann Cocca-Leffler and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2010 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The leaves turn red, brown, and orange, then drift down from the trees. It's time to go apple picking and on hayrides at the county fair. Fall is finally here! With soft, colourful art, adorable children, and seasonal outdoor scenes, Let It Fall celebrates the beauty of autumn.
Download or read book Porcupine Hugs written by Belle Brown and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-28 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perry the Porcupine loves to give hugs. He likes to get them too. With his big quills sticking out, A lot of animals don't know what to do! Everyone deserves a hug... even porcupines with long prickly quills!!! This persistent porcupine loves to give hugs. But he's got one problem. His quills. What is a porcupine to do? Inspiring in the way he and his friends solve this problem, Perry will warm your heart as much as teach about positivity and positive thoughts for everyone. Filled with high frequency sight words, this rhyming picture book will uplift your child's day as well as help them learn the building blocks for reading. Promotes happiness and positivity within themselves Inspires empathy and inclusion Written in verse with a rhythmic flow to capture young listeners' attention and give early readers confidence Lovely, colourful images that complement the texts to aid reluctant readers Helps early readers recognise and remember high frequency sight words which are highlighted in the book.
Download or read book Happy Birthday Dear Dragon written by Margaret Hillert and published by Norwood House Press. This book was released on 2016-05-12 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young boy celebrates his birthday and receives a pet dragon as a gift. The two play and become the best of friends. This 21st Century edition is re-illustrated with a fresh and modern look. These timeless beginning readers foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence while enjoying every day experiences with a boy and his imaginary pet dragon. Educator resources include reading reinforcement activities and a word list in the back. Activities focus on foundational, language and reading skills. Sections include phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. Teachers' notes available on publisher's website.
Download or read book Gee s Bend written by John Beardsley and published by Tinwood Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the 19th century, the women of Gee’s Bend in southern Alabama have created stunning, vibrant quilts. Beautifully illustrated with 350 color illustrations, 30 black-and-white illustrations, and charts, Gee’s Bend to Rehoboth is being·released in conjunction with a national exhibition tour including The Museum of Fine Art, Houston, and the Whitney Museum of American Art.
Download or read book Bad Caterpillar written by Suvi Chisholm and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-19 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's easy to be grumpy when you can't see our beautiful world. Bad Caterpillar spent his days chomping on leaves and walking back and forth on a gray path. When he encountered ants, snails, and cats who shared the garden, he would say rudely, "Humph, get out of my way!" One day, a little girl lifted Bad Caterpillar high above his usual view. That was the beginning of Bad Caterpillar's change. Find out what happened after he took a long, long nap in his cocoon. The little ones in your life will love this story of a grumpy creature's transformation. A great resource for preschool and elementary teachers to teach the lifecycle of a butterfly and the power of the word yet. Students will learn growth mindset, increase social emotional learning and their emotional intelligence. Bad Caterpillar is an instant classic with beautiful illustrations and a meaningful lesson that your kid will read again and again.
Download or read book Quilt As Inspired written by Ann Myhre and published by Quilt as Inspired. This book was released on 2016-05-01 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The words "quilt as desired" make most quilters shudder just before they place yet another unstitched quilt top high on the shelf. With this enhanced quilt-as-you-go method, you will learn many different ways to create and then quilt free motion and linear patterns on small sections before you add them to the main body of your quilt. This novel approach to quilt making allows for a wealth of design opportunities to employ in your projects. Working with improvisation, it is a choose-your-own adventure with no master plan. Instead, we start with an inspiration, a gathering of materials to embrace the theme, and a set of design guidelines for each project. Instead of piecing whole backs, squaring up large pieces, and neck-straining quilting, you will learn new ways to make each section more manageable through techniques that are as simple or as involved as you wish. Rather than getting bogged down by seeing "quilt as desired," you'll soon learn how to Quilt As Inspired.
Download or read book Urban Quilting written by Wendy Chow and published by Blue Star Press. This book was released on 2021-01-19 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect for beginners, this quilting book features simple illustrations and easy-to-follow steps that teach you how to make up to 30 beautiful quilts in a short amount of time! A comprehensive guide for both first-time quilters and those looking for a refresher course, Urban Quilting teaches you everything you need to know about this timeless craft. Each pattern contains instructions for three different quilt sizes, with designs that feature bold colors and geometric shapes that will stand out and look stunning in your home. Urban Quilting includes: 10 quilt designs, each with patterns for 3 sizes, for making up to 30 quilts Beginner-friendly content, including everything you need to know to get started Detailed instructions with clear diagrams so you can learn quickly and easily Insightful information on the history of quilting and how today's quilters are modernizing the craft
Download or read book The King s Riddle written by Kayla Anne Walker and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-20 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beloved king must figure out an heir to take his place. Being King of the Cocoa Beans he uses chocolate to come up with a riddle. Whoever can solve the riddle will become the next King or Queen of the Cocoa Beans. Many people come from far and wide to solve the chocolate conundrum, many try, but only one can take his place.
Download or read book Dear King written by SIL and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-20 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Part I, SIL uses an open letter format to describe the often minimized greatness of a young black boy as seen through the eyes of a young black girl. In Part II, SIL empowers her readers through journaling questions aimed for positive self-reflection.Part III features positive affirmations and blank note pages for her reader's use.
Download or read book Hello Queen written by Tacardra Rountree and published by . This book was released on 2019-04-17 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hello Queen is a poetic portrayal of what a Queen represents - beauty, intelligence, determination and more. It is an affirmation and reminder that there is a Queen in each of us regardless of your age or profession. Through beautiful paintings and graphic illustrations, readers are able to learn about African culture. Young girls and women will be able to boldly say, I am a Queen!
Download or read book A Big Bed for Jed written by Laurie Friedman and published by Dial. This book was released on 2002 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Jed is reluctant to move from his crib into a big-kid bed, his entire family comes up with a plan to make him change his mind.
