The Story Blanket by Ferida Wolff immediately got my attention with its cover illustration of children sitting on a quilt. Since reading and quilt-making are two of my favorite things, I knew chances were that this book would be a keeper. It is a sweet story about a close community that takes of each other and the illustrations...well, you could get lost in them they are so captivating. I can't wait to read this to my first graders, complete with a story blanket of our own that will provide a place for us to brainstorm about how we can be a community of givers.