Storybook Quilts

The Rag Coat

by

Lauren Mills

Synopsis:	A heartwarming story of a poor Appalachian girl who can't go to school for lack of a coat. Her mother's friends each contribute leftover fabrics from their scrapbags, and make Minna a beautiful coat of many colors. However, when she wears her coat to school, she is unpleasantly surprised by her reception.
Discussion Topics:	Poverty, tolerance, kindness, generosity, recycling
Enrichment Activities:	Crazy Quilt Info & Coloring Page
Made by:	Susi Looney