Broad sympathy Book

This is a well done folk story originating from the author hearing his Russian Yiddish sing a song entitled "If I had a Little Coat". All the necessary repetitive elements are present as a poor tailor finally has enough fine fabric for a long coat which eventually wears out, what to do now well make a jacket of course and so forth until there is barely any fabric remaining. This title and illustrations has that perfect folktale quality.