{"product_id":"paulas-patches-isbn-9781631987335","title":"Paula's Patches","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProblem-solver Paula patches her pants—and encourages her class to be resourceful, mend, and reuse.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOh, no! While at school, Paula's pants catch on a bush that rips a large hole in her pants. She tries everything to hide the hole from her classmates, only to find out that they, too, have leaky lunchboxes, spaghetti stains, and hand-me-down backpacks. Nothing some colorful patches can't fix! Children will follow Paula as she feels embarrassed about her torn pants, curious about patches, and excited for a possible solution that helps both her \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e her classmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePaula's Patches\u003c\/i\u003e can be used as a starting point for discussions of consumerism, throwaway culture, and fast fashion. At the back of the book, a section provides activities for children, including how to make their own patches, no-sew bookmarks, and fabric pouches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 2025 Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award Nominee, 2024 International Latino Book Award Honorable Mention, and 2023 Foreword INDIES Finalist.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | Problem-solver Paula patches her pants—and encourages her class to be resourceful, mend, and reuse. | \u003cp\u003eGabriella Aldeman is a Panamanian American author. She writes picture books in hopes that more children become readers and that all readers feel seen. She is also a professional translator and holds degrees from Georgetown University and the College of William and Mary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGabriella lives in Fairfax, Virginia, with her partner and two children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e“\u003ci\u003ePaula’s Patches\u003c\/i\u003e?is heartfelt tale of solving a dilemma through creativity and positivity. An inspiring take on a relatable experience for many young readers.”\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e“Aldeman’s sweet, relatable book and lovable protagonist Paula will inspire empathy and creative problem solving in even the youngest readers. A great book for home, school, or library, it even has back matter with easy projects for budding sewers!”\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e“A sweet, heartwarming story that touches on a range of big feelings—embarrassment, struggle, ingenuity, and finally pride. Engaging text and vibrant illustrations make this a perfect addition to any library.”\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e“A rip, a spill, or a tear might ruin anyone’s day,?but not Paula’s!?In \u003ci\u003ePaula’s Patches\u003c\/i\u003e, we discover how one creative kid solves the problem while learning about visible mending too!”\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e“\u003ci\u003ePaula’s Patches\u003c\/i\u003e?is a beautiful text that will reassure all readers that the clothes they wear should not be a source of embarrassment. But most importantly, I see it as a?testament?to the power of creative thinking as a problem-solving tool.?As a mom, tree hugger, hand-me-down enthusiast, and author, I am so excited?to read this book to my daughter?and?I cannot wait to see what other?stories Gabriella Aldeman is stitching?up.”\u003c\/div\u003e | “Sensitive to children’s fear of ridicule, the story shows how a creative solution for one person's problem can have positive ripple effects, helping others as well.”","brand":"Free Spirit Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48004821090533,"sku":"NP9781631987335","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/1bf5fbf9-0e11-4a3c-a6be-af4a0169dd69.jpg?v=1762203658","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/paulas-patches-isbn-9781631987335","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}