Review of “My Mother’s Pearls” by Catherine Fruisen
I’ve been gathering up all the children’s books about family history that I can find. There are lots about family trees, and some about family heirlooms! Save My Mother’s Pearls Save Story and art by Catherine Myler Fruisen My Mother’s Pearls was originally published in 1999. It’s out of print now but you can still find used copies on amazon. I got a copy from the library. The inside flap reads, “A young girl’s love of an heirloom opens a door of discovery to her rich and wonderful heritage. … My Mother’s Pearls beautifully evokes the special bond between mothers...