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In "The Quilt," a young protagonist crafts a patchwork quilt that evokes cherished memories from the past. As bedtime arrives, the quilt becomes a portal to imaginative adventures, blending nostalgia with new wonder in a gentle, child‑friendly tale.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Ann Jonas
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