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My Grandfather's CoatA rollicking, rhyming, fun rendition of a favorite folksong about a many times recycled coat by the award winning, bestselling team of Jim Aylesworth and Barbara McClintock. Sydney Taylor Award Winner A moving tale of love and regeneration. The New York Times When my grandfather came to America he made himself a handsome coat Then he wore it and he wore it and he wore it until it was all worn out So what did he do? He snipped and he clipped and he
A rollicking, rhyming, fun rendition of a favorite folksong about a many-times recycled coat -- by the award-winning, bestselling team of Jim Aylesworth and Barbara McClintock.Sydney Taylor Award Winner A moving tale of love and regeneration. --The New York Times When my grandfather came to America
he made himself a handsome coat
Then he wore it and he wore it and he wore it--
until it was all worn out
So what did he do? He snipped and he clipped--
and he stitched and he sewed. . .
and out of the still-good cloth of his coat--
he made himself a smart jacket How many things can Grandfather make
out of that old frayed coat? Jim Aylesworth's satisfying retelling and Barbara McClintock's heart-warming pictures celebrate the clever recycling of a beloved coat that lasts four generations -- until it becomes this story
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Published: 10/21/2014
ISBN: 9780439925457
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 11.40h x 8.80w x 0.40d
Award: NAPPA Gold Awards - Silver Medal Winner
Award: Red Clover Award - Nominee
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: Sydney Taylor Book Award - Winner
Award: Texas 2x2 Reading List - Recommended
Review Citations: School Library Journal 08/01/2014 pg. 64
Publishers Weekly 08/11/2014
Kirkus Reviews Fall Preview 08/15/2014 pg. 46
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2014
Booklist 10/01/2014 pg. 90
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2014 pg. 115
PW Best Children's Books 11/03/2014 pg. 40
New York Times Book Review 11/09/2014 pg. 25
PW Children's Starred Reviews 12/01/2014 pg. 35
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2014 pg. 21
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2015 - Superior,Well Above Average
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 170972 / My Grandfather's Coat
Reading Level: 4.1 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5
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This filled in so many gaps
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As someone who grew up reading the Bible, this book was a revelation. Jubilees and Jasher gave context and depth to stories I thought I already understood, and Enoch’s visions took everything to another level. I really appreciated how all five books were included in one volume—well-organized, easy to navigate, and supported with helpful notes. It’s a serious study tool, but also a compelling read.
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Complete Edition of Books
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Really good reading material
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Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Felt like opening a long-lost vault
Format: Paperback
I had no idea what I was getting into when I picked this up. These writings are so different from the Bible I grew up with—more mystical, more cosmic, and honestly more human in some parts. The modern English translation helped a lot, because even with that, it takes time to digest. Jubilees really surprised me—it’s like reading Genesis with a behind-the-scenes commentary. And Enoch III? That one goes wild. This book isn’t casual reading, but if you’re spiritually curious or love ancient texts, it opens up a totally different lens on early beliefs.
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★★★★★ 5
Gave me chills more than once
Format: Paperback
I didn’t expect to feel so pulled in, but there were parts of this book that made me stop reading and just sit there. The stories are strange, intense, and full of meaning I’m still trying to wrap my head around. Enoch 1 hit me the hardest—watchers, judgment, hidden knowledge—it all felt ancient and oddly urgent. Having the modern translation helped me connect with the words instead of struggling through them. The notes didn’t get in the way either—they actually made me want to dig deeper.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Mystical, layered, and thought-provoking
Format: Paperback
This book took me on a serious deep dive. I’ve read Jasher before, but this version gave it new life with clean translation and smart notes. Ina Quant and the Three Jubilees were new to me—and honestly, they pulled me in with their strange, prophetic rhythm. It’s not a casual read, but if you’re spiritually curious or love ancient texts that go beyond the traditional canon, this is a goldmine. It felt like uncovering the other half of a story I didn’t know was incomplete.
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