From School Library Journal
Gr 1-4-- When Elizabeth is eight years old, her father dies. She displays anger over his illness and denial when she hears of his death. Gradually, with the help of her mother and grandmother, she comes to accept his absence. She learns to sew, and she and her grandmother piece together patches of favorite clothing saved over time, clothing that holds treasured memories of her father. When the quilt is finished, Elizabeth wraps herself inside, enters the tree house her father built for her, and feels better knowing that she holds him deep within her. The child's feelings are universal and are presented with clarity and honesty. Black-and-white pencil drawings show scenes from the present as well as from the past. There is a stiffness to the characters, and some of the scenes are static; however, the usefulness of the text outweighs these minor drawbacks. --Martha Topol, Northwestern Michigan College, Traverse City, MI
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