The Life of a Coat

Name: The Life of a Coat
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SKU: 9781683962670
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By Natan Alterman

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Summary

_In The Life of a Coat_, Natan Alterman crafts a delightful children's story following the adventures of a coat as it changes hands and finds a place with different owners. Each new holder brings unique experiences and emotions, showcasing the coat's journey through varying lives and environments. This heart-warming tale offers insights into themes of identity, belonging, and transformation.
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You might enjoy this enchanting children's book if you appreciate heartwarming stories that bring everyday objects to life with imagination and charm. If you love tales that layer clever storytelling with poetic language, this flick will captivate both young and adult readers alike.

The Life of a Coat

The biography of a coat, as lovingly worn by each child in a family.

Description

When the father of a large family makes a beautiful winter coat, little does he know how much use it will get. Little Gedalia wears the coat with pride all year, but when it gets too tight for him-he's a growing boy, after all-it's given to his sister, Yeshaya. Thus begins the journey of the coat as it's passed down from child to child, a charming portrait of a loving family. Drawn in a clean-line style with a muted color palette, The Life of a Coat is based on the beloved Yiddish poem by the Polish poet Kadya Molodowsky and will delight young readers and their parents.

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The Life of a Coat by Natan Alterman has been praised for its portrayal of Jewish life in pre-World War II Eastern Europe, with its dark and witty narrative being recommended for both children and adults interested in Yiddish literature. Additionally, it's described as a wonderfully fun young graphic novel, offering a perfect way to bring this classic to a modern audience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781683962670

Publisher: Fantagraphics

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 September 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Fantagraphics

Illustration: 30 Illustrations

Contributors:

Illustrated by Batia Kolton

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 172.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 30

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Natan Alterman

About the Author

Kadya Molodowsky was a beloved Yiddish poet. As a teacher, she was inspired by her young students to write lively, humorous poetry. She wrote The Life of a Coat in 1931 to entertain these children, many of whom hailed from poor families and didn't own a winter coat. Batia Kolton is an Israeli illustrator and art director. Along with Rutu Modan, she belongs to the cartoonist collective Actus Tragicus.