Joseph Had a Little Overcoat

A man's overcoat wears thin and shabby, so he transforms it into a jacket — then into something new again and again, each time making more from less.

For the kid who never wants to throw anything away, this story turns one worn-out coat into a whole parade of possibilities.

• Big idea: Nothing is really used up — there's always something more to make if you look at it differently.
• Vibes: Cheerful, resourceful, and a little mischievous, with a folk-art warmth running through every page.

• love to guess what happens next
• enjoy die-cut pages and peekaboo holes
• are working on understanding reusing and reworking objects
• respond well to repetition and a predictable pattern

• Story & problem-solving: What did Joseph do when his overcoat got too old and shabby?
• Imagination: What do you think Joseph will make next, before you turn the page?
• Real-life connection: Have you ever turned something old into something new?
• Artwork & illustration: What did you notice through the holes on each page?