Poppy's Family Patterns

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Discover the magic of patterns and the power of fixing things in this heartwarming children's book. Written and illustrated by New York Times bestselling illustrator Lauren Semmer, this book shows that each pattern is unique, but together they can be magical—just like families!

Poppy is sad when her toy bunny’s dress rips. Now she’ll have to throw it away! But her mom has other ideas. She shows Poppy the trunk in her sewing room, and it’s full of fabric scraps! 
    There are so many patterns—dots and stripes, checkers and chevron. Each scrap has its own story. Fabric from Granddad’s tie, Nana’s dress, and her auntie’s scarf come together with Mom’s sewing machine to make something special—just like their family! 
    New York Times bestselling illustrator Lauren Semmer weaves an introduction to patterns in this heartwarming story of family history and traditions.
Lauren Semmer is a bestselling creator of the picture book Poppy’s Family Patterns and the illustrator of a special adaptation of The Night Before Christmas, based on the classic poem by Clement C. Moore. She also illustrated the picture books The ABCs of Women’s History and The ABCs of Black History, both written by Rio Cortez, as well as To Boldly Go: How Nichelle Nichols and "Star Trek" Helped Advance Civil Rights, written by Angela Dalton. When she isn’t making picture books, Lauren and her sons love making things together, just like Poppy and Granddad. Lauren is based in New York City. View titles by Lauren Semmer
"A heartening tribute to family—and an inspired example of upcycling." —Kirkus Reviews

"This sweet story shows how the fabrics can trace family history in meaningful ways....[and] details how and why fabrics and the art of sewing are important." —School Library Journal
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Discover the magic of patterns and the power of fixing things in this heartwarming children's book. Written and illustrated by New York Times bestselling illustrator Lauren Semmer, this book shows that each pattern is unique, but together they can be magical—just like families!

Poppy is sad when her toy bunny’s dress rips. Now she’ll have to throw it away! But her mom has other ideas. She shows Poppy the trunk in her sewing room, and it’s full of fabric scraps! 
    There are so many patterns—dots and stripes, checkers and chevron. Each scrap has its own story. Fabric from Granddad’s tie, Nana’s dress, and her auntie’s scarf come together with Mom’s sewing machine to make something special—just like their family! 
    New York Times bestselling illustrator Lauren Semmer weaves an introduction to patterns in this heartwarming story of family history and traditions.

Author

Lauren Semmer is a bestselling creator of the picture book Poppy’s Family Patterns and the illustrator of a special adaptation of The Night Before Christmas, based on the classic poem by Clement C. Moore. She also illustrated the picture books The ABCs of Women’s History and The ABCs of Black History, both written by Rio Cortez, as well as To Boldly Go: How Nichelle Nichols and "Star Trek" Helped Advance Civil Rights, written by Angela Dalton. When she isn’t making picture books, Lauren and her sons love making things together, just like Poppy and Granddad. Lauren is based in New York City. View titles by Lauren Semmer

Praise

"A heartening tribute to family—and an inspired example of upcycling." —Kirkus Reviews

"This sweet story shows how the fabrics can trace family history in meaningful ways....[and] details how and why fabrics and the art of sewing are important." —School Library Journal

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