About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is struggling to share their space, their things, or your attention with a new sibling. It is a perfect choice for the preschooler or early elementary student who feels like their world has been upended by a 'loud' new addition and needs a gentle reminder that their history and traditions still belong to them. Mooshka is a magical quilt made of scraps from her family's past, and it 'talks' to young Karla by sharing stories of her ancestors. When a new baby brother arrives, the quilt goes silent, mirroring Karla's own feelings of being pushed aside. Through a beautiful moment of shared comfort, Karla discovers that her special traditions aren't being replaced, but rather expanded. It is a soothing, artistic look at empathy and the evolving role of a big sister.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with the emotional displacement felt by an older sibling. The approach is metaphorical, using the 'silence' of the quilt to represent Karla's emotional withdrawal. It is secular and the resolution is hopeful and realistic, focusing on the protagonist's agency in reclaiming her joy.
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