Paula'S Patches

Problem-solver Paula patches her pants--and encourages her class to be resourceful, mend, and reuse. Oh, no! While at school, Paula's pants catch on a bush that rips a large hole in her pants. She tries everything to hide the hole from her classmates, only to find out that they, too, have leaky lunchboxes, spaghetti stains, and hand-me-down backpacks. Nothing some colorful patches can't fix! Children will follow Paula as she feels embarrassed about her torn pants, curious about patches, and excited for a possible solution that helps both her and her classmates. Paula's Patches can be used as a starting point for discussions of consumerism, throwaway culture, and fast fashion. At the back of the book, a section provides activities for children, including how to make their own patches, no-sew bookmarks, and fabric pouches.

• | Author: Gabriella Aldeman
• | Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
• | Publication Date: Jul 11, 2023
• | Number of Pages: 32 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 163198733X
• | ISBN-13: 9781631987335