The Josefina Story Quilt: (I Can Read Book Series: Level 3) ANNOTATION
While traveling west with her family in 1850, a young girl makes a patchwork quilt chronicling the experiences of the journey and reserves a special patch for her pet hen Josefina.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
In 1957, Harper published its first I Can Read title, Little Bear, written by Else Holmelund Minarik and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Large type, simple vocabulary, chapter-like divisions, and decorative pictures made Little Bear perfect for emerging readersﾽthey could read the story comfortably and not feel overwhelmed by the text. Following suit came such classics as Peggy Parish's Amelia Bedelia series, Lillian Hoban's books about Arthur the monkey, and Syd Hoff's popular Danny and the Dinosaur. Many books in this series are special in the depth of emotion evoked - Little Bear, the Frog and Toad books by Arnold Lobel, and Danielﾽs Duck by Clyde Bulla, to name a few - and all are enjoyed by children of all ages. Grade 2 - Grade 4.
SYNOPSIS
Faith and her family are soon to travel west to California in a wagon train with other pioneers. Faith convinces her father to let her take Josefina, her beloved old hen. But her father warns her that if Josefina causes any trouble, then out she goes. There are many problems on the trail, many caused by the hen, but all is forgotten when Josefina scares away some robbers. Although Josefina dies soon thereafter, the tale is ultimately one of courage, love, and hope.
FROM THE CRITICS
Children's Literature - Dr. Judy Rowen
Josefina is Faith's pet hen, but she is too old to lay eggs and too tough to eat, so Pa thinks she isn't worth taking along in the covered wagon as the family sets out for California. Faith pleads for her friend and Pa relents, reluctantly. As they travel, Faith sews patches for a quilt that will tell the story of the trip. Josefina causes trouble, which is recorded in the quilt, but she also ends up earning her keep. 1989 (orig.
AudioFile - Toni Buzzeo
The prospect of traveling by covered wagon from Missouri to California is both exciting and disheartening to Faith until she convinces Pa to allow her pet chicken, Josefina, to accompany the family. And what a fortuitous decision this is for, despite a host of troubles she causes along the way, Josefina saves the family quilts from thieves. Barbara Caruso narrates this I Can Read title as itﾽs written, in short bursts designed for the benefit of the new reader. Young children who have the book open before them will enjoy the opportunity to read along. Older listeners may find the slow pace and pronounced dialogue tags somewhat tedious. Nevertheless, this is an excellent choice for the appropriate audience. T.B. ﾽAudioFile, Portland, Maine
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