Carol Crane

The Handkerchief Quilt Carol Crane

For many years, Monday through Friday, Miss Anderson has walked to Parkland School, eager to begin her day's work in her classroom. She is a devoted teacher, beloved by the many children she has taught over the years. Theschool and her students mean everything to her. After one holiday weekend, Parkland School suffers a devastating flood. Burst pipes send water pouring into classrooms and the library. The school must close for repairs. But it's not just the building that has been damaged. New supplies and materials, especially books, are needed. But there isn't enough money to do it all. Miss Anderson cannot bear to think of her beloved school closed and her students left without materials. What can she do to help? And when the answer comes to her, Miss Anderson knows what to do and whom to ask for assistance. Carol Crane has written 14 books for Sleeping Bear Press, including the bestselling P is for Pilgrim: A Thanksgiving Alphabet. As a children's literature advocate, Carol travels across the country, speaking at schools and many conferences. She makes her home in North Carolina. Gary Palmer has been a freelance illustrator for over 30 years. A graduate of the Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, Florida, Gary now works from his home studio in Charlotte, North Carolina. Gary's books with Sleeping Bear Press include H is for Hook: A Fishing Alphabet.