Discover the magic of patterns and the power of fixing things in this heartwarming children’s book. Written and illustrated byNew York Timesbestselling illustrator Lauren Semmer, this book shows that each pattern is unique, but together they can be magicaljust like families!

Poppy is sad when her toy bunnys dress rips. Now shell have to throw it away! But her mom has other ideas. She shows Poppy the trunk in her sewing room, and its full of fabric scraps!
There are so many patternsdots and stripes, checkers and chevron. Each scrap has its own story. Fabric from Granddads tie, Nanas dress, and her aunties scarf come together with Moms sewing machine to make something specialjust like their family!
New York Timesbestselling illustrator Lauren Semmer weaves an introduction to patterns in this heartwarming story of family history and traditions.

Lauren Semmeris a bestselling children’s book illustrator who grew up in a community of Black, home-textile artists. When she isn’t making picture books, likeThe ABC’s of Black History,written by Rio Cortez, andTo Boldly Go: How Nichelle Nichols and Star Trek Helped Advance Civil Rights, written by Angela Dalton, she collects fabric scraps and dreams of having her own fabric line. Like Poppy, she’s not afraid to wear ALL the patterns at the same time. This is her authorial debut.

• Publisher:Crown Books for Young Readers
• Publish Date:June 18, 2024
• Pages:40
• Dimensions:10.44 X 0.37 X 10.38 inches | 1.25 pounds
• Language:English
• Type:Hardcover
• EAN/UPC: 9780593710609
• BISAC Categories: Family – Multigenerational, Toys, Dolls & Puppets, Clothing & Dress