Problem-solver Paula Patches her pants--and encourages her class to be resourceful, mend, and reuse.
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..
Paula\'s Patches can be used as a starting point for discussions of consumerism, throwaway culture, and fast fashion.
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 and her classmates.
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.
Oh, no! While at school, Paula\'s pants catch on a bush that rips a large hole in her pants.
Problem-solver Paula Patches her pants--and encourages her class to be resourceful, mend, and reuse
