Joseph Had A Little Overcoat by Simms Taback
In this charming tale, a resourceful man creatively repurposes his worn-out overcoat into a series of increasingly smaller garments, demonstrating the value of ingenuity and sustainability. As each piece of clothing becomes too tattered to wear, he transforms it into something new, from a jacket to a vest, and eventually down to a button. The story is brought to life with vibrant illustrations and a rhythmic narrative, celebrating the idea that even the smallest things can hold great worth and that there is always something to be made from nothing.
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- Published
- 1977
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 32
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- 100 Great Children's Books (The New York Public Library (NYPL))