Reuben and the Quilt - Softcover

"An uplifting story about Amish life. The family in this book returns kindness and generosity to the anonymous thief, thereby introducing children to (and reminding adults of) the idea of turning the other cheek.       "The story and delicate illustrations will engage young readers and introduce them to the Amish ways of gentleness, solidarity, and distrust of modern lifestyles. ‘Reuben’ breathes freshness into the search for cultural diversity in children’s literature." — Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Braving the taunts of his sister, Reuben helps sew the quilt his family is making to sell at an auction in Reuben and the Quilt. When the quilt is stolen, the family’s act of forgiveness and generosity brings it back." — Publishers Weekly

"How does the family respond when the colorful quilt disappears from their porch? The author skillfully weaves in the core values of peace and forgiveness as the family contemplates ways to solve the quilt problem." — Reunion

"Simple and gentle, this story gives readers a glimpse of Amish life. Moss’s charming folk-art watercolors depict scenes of Lancaster, PA. The colors are those of Amish quilts, with touches of black, teal, purple, and red appearing throughout." — School Library Journal

      Many of her paintings and etchings of both the Amish and the Old Order Mennonites are displayed at the P. Buckley Moss Museum in Waynesboro, which is open to the public throughout the year. For more information, write to: The Director, P. Buckley Moss Museum, 2150 Rosser Avenue, Waynesboro, Virginia 22980.

      About the Author—Merle Good has written numerous books and articles about the Amish, including the beautiful book Who Are the Amish? In addition to The People’s Place (an educational center about the Amish and Mennonites in Intercourse, Pennsylvania, he and his wife, Phyllis, oversee a series of projects in publishing and the arts. They live in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and are the parents of two daughters.