Joseph Had a Little Overcoat

Illustrated by Simms Taback
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$17.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Viking Books for Young Readers
24 per carton
On sale Oct 01, 1999 | 9780670878550
Age 3-7 years
Reading Level: Lexile BR330L | Fountas & Pinnell H
Sales rights: World
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.

  • WINNER
    Caldecott Medal Winner

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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.

Awards

  • WINNER
    Caldecott Medal Winner