My Paper Memory Quilt: A Family History Pack

William Zimmerman, Bill Zimmerman. Chronicle Books, $12.95 (40pp) ISBN 978-0-8118-3797-2

My Paper Memory Quilt: A Family History Pack by Bill Zimmerman, illus. by Maria Carluccio, contains ideas-as well as 24 paper panels-for kids who want to create a paper quilt of their memories, experiences and traditions. Ideas for thematic panels (including those that show off ""your best Halloween costume"" or ""all the things and people that make you happy"") pair with collage-like illustrations in shades of peach and blue. .

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