The Rag Coat | 
| Author: Lauren A Mills
Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 27619
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 32
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 10.3 x 8.4 x 0.3
ISBN: 0316574074
EAN: 9780316574075
ASIN: 0316574074
Publication Date: September 3, 1991
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Product Description
With paintings that capture all the beauty of Appalachia in authentic detail, this tender story about a resourceful mountain girl's special coat will touch readers with its affirming message of love and friendship. "Unusually appealing."--Kirkus Reviews. Full-color illustrations.
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reflects mountain life January 6, 2009
Sweet, and true to Appalachian culture. She portrays an essential dimension of southeastern mountain life: Transformation and the ability to adapt. In perhaps a more literal sense the book and story convey the significance of material culture in mountain life, one of the means by which story is transmitted. The 'old' fragments are creatively pieced together into something 'new' and beautiful, that carries - on the person of a young girl - the story of a community.
Not just a storybook, but a work of art! July 22, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The Rag Coat is a book that young readers and their families will adore. It is also a book that teaches, beautifully, the value of family, friends and the loving support that we can give each other in times of need.br /br /As precious as the story are the magnificent illustrations, so soft and lovely that they make you feel as though you are holding an antique in your hands. Every page of this book is an inspiration, and only the most hard-hearted oould come away without a renewal of spirit.br /br /I heartily recommend this book, and hope that it finds a home in schools and libraries.
 The Rag Coat February 22, 2007
The Rag Coatbr /br /br /The Rag Coat is a story about a young girl with hope who has always helped others and needs the favor returned. This story will have you counting your blessings. And the young girl is full of hope, and when you are done reading you will be too.br /br /Detailed and colorful pictures are on every page you turn. For example, the cover with the coat shows how much details are in each fragment. This is a great story to read a loud in groups or just at home on the couch. It's especially on a cold winter night! The story makes you feel like someone is actually telling you. This book proves how hard times can bring people and families together. All of the quilting moms take time to help after the death of a loved person. br /The Rag Coat is a great story to read aloud; as you flip through the pages, you see detailed and colorful pictures. This book proves how hard times bring people together. The main character Minna really brings the story to life!
Heartwarming story to share November 12, 2006
I bought copies of this book for my two granddaughters and one for me too. That way we can read together over the phone. This story is so very special, well written with beautiful pictures. Both girls, ages 11 and 7 loved it, and so did grandma. This one is a keeper for sure!
Incredible Book! February 22, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this book for my 6 year old son. We absolutely love this book. It is such a sweet story. It teaches an important lesson as well. If you want to teach your child to be compassionate towards others, then this story is a great way to begin.
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