As rhythmic as the swish of a loom, and as vibrant as a skein of brightly dyed wool, this lyrical picture book shares the history and practice of weaving through the centuries and around the world, as imagined by a young weaver learning her craft. Her family's weaving practice helps her feel connected to the past and hopeful for the future. It shows her that each of us is a tapestry: a unique, rich, and beautifully interwoven combination of traits and traditions, with a pattern that is still emerging. At once a celebration of a time-honored art and a meditation on the ways we are interconnected, this artfully woven narrative gathers the threads of weaving as a technical skill, a cultural tradition, and as a metaphor for how our lives are knit together, into a radiantly intertwined whole.
About the AuthorKatey Howes is an award-winning picture book author. She's passionate about raising kids who love to read, and about helping kids recognise that they are makers, inventors, and creators! Katey lives in Bucks County with her husband, three children, and a pup named Samwise Gamgee. She and her family enjoy making everything from cupcakes to castles to catapults, exploring their wooded property, and traveling to new and exciting places.
Book InformationISBN 9781452178066
Author Katey HowesFormat Hardback
Page Count 44
Imprint Chronicle BooksPublisher Chronicle Books
Dimensions(mm) 226mm * 287mm * 14mm