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Eight Hands Round guides young readers through the alphabet by linking each letter to a well-known early American quilt pattern. The book explains how each pattern’s design derives from common household tasks and traditional occupations, making the alphabet accessible and culturally rich. As a playful alphabet book, it invites children to explore the history of patchwork and quilting while enhancing language skills.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Ann Whitford Paul
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