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School Library Journal
Reviewed on June 1, 2012 | Preschool to Grade 4
PreS-Gr 2—Karla has the most beautiful quilt shaped from a variety of patches that have been added to it over the years. Each piece tells a story, and the child hears the stories as she touches each one. Later, Karla's baby sister, Hannah, arrives and the house is turned upside down with the demands of a new baby. Her crib is placed in Karla's room and the infant's cries upset the older child terribly. She reache...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on March 1, 2012
"Karla had an unusual quilt. She called it Mooshka." Karla loves her quilt, and Mooshka makes Karla feel safe, brightening dark days. Made by Karla’s grandmother from scraps of old fabric, Mooshka is unusual because it talks to Karla, telling her the stories behind each piece of the quilt. This little bit of magic is left deliciously ambiguous -- is Mooshka really speaking or not? When Karla’s life changes -- her moth...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2012
Karla loves her quilt, Mooshka, made by her grandmother. Mooshka tells Karla the family stories behind each piece of fabric but goes ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
