Aberdeen- My Grandfather's Coat

My Grandfather's Coat, by Jim Aylesworth, is a Jewish folktale that has been wonderfully illustrated by Barbara McClintock.

The story is about a young man who immigrates to America.  He makes for himself a beautiful coat, and a beautiful life.  Through the years, he wears it out, but it never goes to waste.  His creativity and ingenuity give the coat a new life, over and over again.

What I love most about this story, is that it is told not only in words, but in pictures.  You see the young man get married, have a family, and grow old in the illustrations.  It is a beautiful story, and I highly recommend it! Our Aberdeen Kindergarten through Third Grade students enjoyed this book too!