{"product_id":"paulas-patches-9781631987335","title":"Paula's Patches","description":"\u003cb\u003eProblem-solver Paula patches her pants--and encourages her class to be resourceful, mend, and reuse.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Free Spirit Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/11\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781631987335\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32","brand":"Gabriella Aldeman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42870603972789,"sku":"9781631987335","price":16.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_65b261cb-c316-40c8-a9d8-67a8b2d2633c.jpg?v=1684270425","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/paulas-patches-9781631987335","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}