Every family has a story to tell, pieced together like a patchwork quilt. Each memory a stitch, each hope a thread...

While a young girl awaits the arrival of a new sibling, her Nana works on a special story quilt. As she sews, mends, and adds new patches, Nana shares the story of her own journey - of fleeing her homeland, finding love in a new country, and stitching together a new beginning from fragile threads.

With every new and restored patch, the girl begins to understand her place in the world. Patterns burst with stories, threads shimmer with spirits passed and new patches wait to be brought to life. Each careful mend and every stitch carries the hope of what's to come.

Now, as a new life enters the world, Nana's quilt wraps around her grandchildren in the warmth of the past and the promise of what's to come.

The Tale that Time Sews is a heartfelt tribute to love, resilience and the generations forever woven together.

"A beautifully written tale of love and connection, with gorgeous illustrations that seamlessly thread together family history, and the personal memories we pass down from one generation to the next. I loved it." - Trish Cooke

"This is a truly beautiful book." - David Almond

"The Tale that Time Sews brings together two luminous talents at the height of their creativity. The result is a deeply moving artwork infused with hope." - Jasbinder Bilan

"A tender story about migration, heritage, family and the ways we carry the past into the future. . . gentle but profound, offering children an accessible way to understand courage, belonging and the importance of remembering where we come from. Jane Ray's illustrations beautifully complement the storytelling, filling each page with rich patterns and a sense of magic." - BookTrust

"Perfect for families to share and treasure. . . A thing of beauty, poignant and powerful, 'The Tale that Time Sews' is a real treat." - Through the Bookshelf

"A book to cherish and to return to over and over." - Red Reading Hub