{"product_id":"paulas-patches","title":"Paula's Patches","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProblem-solver Paula patches her pants—and encourages her class to be resourceful, mend, and reuse.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 2025 Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award Nominee, 2024 International Latino Book Award Honorable Mention, and 2023 Foreword INDIES Finalist.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"None","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46168140316849,"sku":"9781631987335","price":29.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kobo eBook (2023)","offer_id":46168140349617,"sku":"25ce05e3-94f4-3a7f-8a94-d5725f559d4a","price":20.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kobo eBook (2024)","offer_id":46168140382385,"sku":"3b596a53-c8c4-393a-94f0-3da2d094b697","price":41.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/8980\/5233\/files\/1_5e1fe126-b0e5-4e57-8a69-ceb340d50b06.jpg?v=1763407362","url":"https:\/\/www.indigo.ca\/products\/paulas-patches","provider":"Indigo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}