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Sales Handle:This lush and lyrical meditation on the history and craft of weaving invites readers to think about weaving as a metaphor for life, from the ways we weave ourselves together in to a community to the unexpected ways patterns emerge as life unfolds.Key Selling Points:WEAVING AROUND THE WORLD: The vignettes in this book give just a few glimpses into the world''s countless weaving traditions. They highlight milestone moments in history, as well as ongoing, contemporary artistry. From the nomadic Fulani of West Africa to the Coastal Salish of North America, and from Uzbekistan to Peru to Egypt, this lush picture book celebrates eight moments in weaving history around the world.THE CRAFT OF WEAVING: Rejoicing in the craft of weaving, this exquisitely detailed picture book celebrates silk and linen, rugs and blankets, and an abundance of spinning, weaving, and dying techniques. The backmatter includes an illustrated primer on the language of the loom, examining what different terms mean, and how weaving works.INHERITANCE: Many crafting traditions are passed down from grandparent or parent to child, or from an elder craftsperson to an apprentice. As our protagonist learns the craft of weaving traditions around the world, and sees her elder apply them to her own weaving practice at home, she inherits the skill and wisdom of her elder. The text celebrates this educational exchange, and our protagonist''s inheritance: ''In these echoes youth and elder-/ one to learn and one to guide-/ pass much more than yarn between us / as the loaded shuttle glides.''GORGEOUS READ-ALOUD: This lyrical picture book is written in perfect rhyme, making it a satisfying read-aloud. The lush and eye-catching illustrations-unlike anything you''ve seen before-are filled with an abundance of decorative detail on every page, making it a rewarding re-read.GLOBAL INTERCONNECTEDNESS: This meditation on the history and craft of weaving also presents weaving as a metaphor for how our lives are knit together. We''re each whole and unique threads woven together into a new and glorious pattern, into a radiantly intertwined whole.WEAVING AS A METAPHOR FOR LIFE: When weaving, there is uncertainty about how the pattern will unfold-just as there is uncertainty about how our lives will unfold. The author makes an inspiring address to the reader in her Author''s Note: ''I imagine that your pattern and purpose are unfolding, too. That you are like the child in the book. Like a weaving on a loom. Like me. You probably don''t know yet how you will turn out. But you are most certainly a work of art, tied to the world by many threads, your warmth and strength and beauty growing to the rhythm of the loom.''INFORMATIVE BACKMATTER: Back matter includes nonfiction content on the history of weaving, how weaving works, as well as an Author''s and Illustrator''s Note. CONSUMER:- Teachers and librarians- Anyone looking for books about traditions from around the world- Fans of weaving or folk arts- Gift-givers looking for books with mother-daughter content...
