The Tale that Time Sews by Sita Brahmachari ill. Jane Ray

ACHUKA Book of the Day 24 Sep 2026

Publisher: Templar 
ISBN: 9781800789654

“At its heart, this is a tender story about migration, heritage, family and the ways we carry the past into the future. The quilt becomes a powerful metaphor for rebuilding after loss: each patch represents a memory and every new stitch a reminder that identity can be lovingly remade without losing what came before.
The story’s message about displacement is 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. The textured cover is particularly effective, echoing the tactile world of sewing and quilting and inviting readers to imagine the warmth of Nana’s handmade creation.” BookTrust

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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.

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This week’s #PictureBookFriday review is for the gorgeous The Tale that Time Sews by Sita Brahmachari & Jane Ray.

Out now for 0+ readers from @templarbooks https://t.co/8Q4zuTnr5s

— Jacqui Sydney 📕 (@jacquiS21) September 18, 2026