Luka's Quilt

by Georgia Guback

Book Overview

Luka and her grandmother Tutu are best friends until Luka shows her disappointment at the traditional Hawaiian quilt that Tutu makes for her. Tutu is hurt, Luka is upset, and things just aren't the same anymore. But when Lei Day comes, the two set aside there differences to enjoy the holiday.

Guback's storytelling proves as affable as her bright, intricate cut-paper collages. -- Publishers Weekly.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0688121543
• ISBN13: 9780688121549
• Release Date: May 1994
• Publisher: Greenwillow Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.2" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Hawaiian "family" tale

My daughter read Luka's Quilt again last night. It's everything the "professional" reviewers said. Captures the flavor of life in Hawaii with wonderful illustrations and a very nice story with characters (Tutu, the grandmother and the Luka, her granddaughter) that are believable. We purchased this book in Hawaii, so it has special meaning for us. This story could also lead to a discussion with your child about who is right...the solution Tutu comes up with is good. Highly recommended. Planning a trip to Hawaii? Read this with your child. You'll like it.

Luka got a quilt from her tutu.

Luka got a quilt from her tutu. Her tutu made it by herself. I gave the story five stars becase it is funny.