{"product_id":"paulas-patches-gabriella-aldeman-hardcover","title":"Paula's Patches -- Gabriella Aldeman, Hardcover","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProblem-solver Paula patches her pants--and encourages her class to be resourceful, mend, and reuse.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 2025 Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award Nominee, 2024 International Latino Book Award Honorable Mention, and 2023 Foreword INDIES Finalist.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gabriella Aldeman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free Spirit Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\/11\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.05 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.2\" H x 10.1\" L x 0.4\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781631987335\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47559991165082,"sku":"9781631987335","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/3015\/4138\/files\/9781631987335.jpg?v=1779750163","url":"https:\/\/unclejonsbookfactory.com\/products\/paulas-patches-gabriella-aldeman-hardcover","provider":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}