About the book
\"A fresh and moving story of a mother's dedication to acquire a coat for her daughter in post-World War II hard times. Anna's mother decides to trade the few valuables she has left for wool and for the services of a spinner, a weaver, and a tailor. Lobel's pictures do a tremendous job of evoking the period. Insightful and informative, this may make children consider how precious the ordinary can become in times of turmoil.\"--(starred review) Booklist
Editions of A New Coat for Anna
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780394898612
Read an Excerpt
\"A fresh and moving story of a mother's dedication to acquire a coat for her daughter in post-World War II hard times. Anna's mother decides to trade the few valuables she has left for wool and for the services of a spinner, a weaver, and a tailor. Lobel's pictures do a tremendous job of evoking the period. Insightful and informative, this may make children consider how precious the ordinary can become in times of turmoil.\"--(starred review) Booklist
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A New Coat for Anna about?
\"A fresh and moving story of a mother's dedication to acquire a coat for her daughter in post-World War II hard times. Anna's mother decides to trade the few valuables she has left for wool and for the services of a spinner, a weaver, and a tailor. Lobel's pictures do a tremendous job of evoking the period. Insightful and informative, this may make children consider how precious the ordinary can become in times of turmoil.\"--(starred review) Booklist
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A New Coat for Anna?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction
Where can I read a sample of A New Coat for Anna?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780394898612
Who is/are the Author/s of the book A New Coat for Anna?
Harriet Ziefert
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
A New Coat for Anna is available as paperback(ISBN 9780394898612)
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