Joseph Had a Little Overcoat, by Simms Taback

(Hardcover, 40 pages, first published in 1977)

Winner of the 1977 Caldecott Medal

Joseph had a little overcoat, but it was full of holes—just like this book! When Joseph's coat got too old and shabby, he made it into a jacket. But what did he make it into after that? And after that? 

Cautions: None

Ages: 2-7