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The Rag Coat by Lauren A. Mills
From Amazon.com: With paintings that capture all the beauty of Appalachia in authentic detail, this tender story about a resourceful mountain girl's special coat will touch readers with its affirming message of love and friendship.
✒️ Author & illustrator
Author: Lauren A. Mills
Other books by Lauren A. Mills
The author is also the illustrator.
📖 Topics from the book:
Visit each topic page for downloads, lessons, etc. specific to that topic.
📂 Units, Activities, and Resources for The Rag Coat
Coal Mining Videos
From Kentucky Coal Education
Delightful Learning: Rowing The Rag Coat
Coal Lesson Plans
For primary grades, from Kentucky Coal Education
Mining Coal Game (printable)
From Kentucky Coal Education
Why are we featuring this book?
The Rag Coat is a book featured in Five in a Row, a literature-based unit study curriculum. Many families use FIAR for all but the grammar/reading and math, and others use it in conjunction with other resources. Above is information about the author and illustrator, story summaries, and links to lesson plans and websites that are great go-alongs for The Rag Coat. Please note that these resources are meant to complement, not replace, the Five in a Row units. The Five in a Row volumes are inexpensive and well worth the investment.
