Books like Papa and the pioneer quilt by Jean Van Leeuwen
During a long overland voyage to Oregon, a determined girl in a frontier family gathers stray pieces of fabric, piecing them into a quilt that bears the story of her journey. The narrative blends the realities of pioneer life with the tender act of creating a piece of home and includes a brief historical note about the era.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Jean Van Leeuwen
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