The Quiltmaker’s Gift (Author: Jeff Brumbeau / Illustrator: Gail de Marcken)

In this modern fable, a woman lives up in the mountains of a kingdom making beautiful, magical quilts that she only gives to those in need. When the greedy king of this land, who literally has just about everything else, hears of the quiltmaker’s amazing gifts, he immediately sets out to obtain his own quilt. However, the quiltmaker is not about to give a quilt to a man who so obviously does not need one, even though the king is determined. To find out whether or not the king will ever get a quilt of his own, read “The Quiltmaker’s Gift.”

This fable is an enjoyable read, but the illustrations really set this book apart. The illustrator’s incredibly vibrant use of color and quilting patterns is an unusual and refreshing visual treat.