About This Book
Karin Cates' "A Far-fetched Story" is a heartwarming tale about a grandmother who prepares her family for a hard winter by creating a quilt from their old rags and the memories attached to them. This gentle chapter book, suitable for ages 4-11, beautifully illustrates themes of family love, resourcefulness, and the power of storytelling. It's a comforting read that can spark conversations about family history, traditions, and finding warmth and connection during challenging times.
With a hard winter on the way, Grandmother uses her family's rags and stories to create a cozy quilt.
Discussion Prompts
1
What special items or traditions does your family have that tell a story?
2
How do you think the family felt when Grandmother started making the quilt?
3
What kind of stories do you think were sewn into the quilt?
4
How can stories and memories keep us warm and connected, even when it's cold outside?
5
If you were to make a quilt of your family's stories, what would you include?
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