The Patchwork Quilt . By Valerie Flournoy. Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney. Tanya loved listening to her grandmother tell stories as she worked on her patchwork quilt. Her grandmother becomes ill and Tanya decided that she and Mama will finish the quilt.
Children can see how a quilt can tell stories.
The African-American illustrations are beautiful and very realistic. Pinkney captures the love and closeness of the family. Tanya's Reunion . By Valerie Flournoy. Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney.