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Viking Books for Young Readers, 2021-22-06

Joseph Had a Little Overcoat

Joseph Had a Little Overcoat

Simms Taback, Author

Simms Taback, Illustrator

Paperback

9780140563580

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Joseph had a little overcoat, but it was full of holes--just like this book! When Joseph's coat got too old and shabby, he made it into a jacket. But what did he make it into after that? And after that?

As children turn the pages of this book, they can use the die-cut holes to guess what Joseph will be making next from his amazing overcoat, while they laugh at the bold, cheerful artwork and learn that you can always make something, even out of nothing.

  • Make Way for Books Annotation

With rhythm, repetition, and visual play, this folk-inspired tale celebrates resourcefulness and joy in simplicity. Joseph’s ability to turn less into more—again and again—invites reflection on creativity, gratitude, and the enduring value of making do with care and imagination. A timeless, artful reminder: something from nothing is something indeed.

Keywords and Themes: Adaptations • Artistry • Award Winner • Classics • Clothing • Creativity • Dress & Hair • Fairy Tales & Folklore • General • Gratitude • Imagination • Joy • Juvenile Fiction • Performing Arts • Perspective • Problem-Solving • Renewal • Resourcefulness • Tradition

Age Range • 3-7

Pages • 40

No LC subjects available.

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Performing Arts | General • Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore | Adaptations • Juvenile Fiction | Clothing, Dress & Hair • Juvenile Fiction | Classics

Joseph had a little overcoat, but it was full of holes--just like this book! When Joseph's coat got too old and shabby, he made it into a jacket. But what did he make it into after that? And after that?

As children turn the pages of this book, they can use the die-cut holes to guess what Joseph will be making next from his amazing overcoat, while they laugh at the bold, cheerful artwork and learn that you can always make something, even out of nothing.

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