Wild Rose’s Weaving
- Picture Books
- Ages 3-7
Published November 8, 2011
Rose’s grandmother teaches her how to weave a rug and, in the process, teaches her about creativity, the influence of nature, and the interplay between art and life.
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Product details
Picture Book | Ages 3 – 7 Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-933718-56-9 | 32 pages | $15.95 Ebook ISBN: 978-1-933718-64-4 | $15.99 Lexile Level: 470 | Guided Reading Level: J | Grade Level: 2 | Reading Recovery Level: 17Reviews
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— School Library Journal
“A charmingly illustrated picture book.”
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— Booklist
“A cozy celebration of simple joys in life and of a treasured art form lovingly passed from one generation to the next. Churchill’s spare, peaceful words and Wong’s pastel watercolors offer up a lovely sentiment about storytelling—that it comes in different forms, even through the patterns of yarn in a rug”
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— Book Dragon, Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program
“Churchill reminds us that like Grandma and Wild Rose, to bequeath these traditional arts to younger generations is a precious gift to embrace and cherish. . . . Illustrator Wong’s signature delicate lines and softly glowing colors move effortlessly between Wild Rose’s whirlwind adventures and Grandma’s patient artistry. The effect is indeed a “picture of life” – an inviting celebration to join in.”
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— Citybookreview.com
“Wong’s watercolor illustrations and Churchill’s touching story charmingly convey the common misunderstandings between old and young—and the places where they can come together to share adventure and imagination.”
Behind the Book – Weavings
While the art of weaving binds us together across the world, it also ties us to centuries past. People have woven all around the globe beginning in prehistoric times. There are ancient Egyptian pictures of looms that look just like the one Wild Rose uses in the story. These looms are still used today in many countries including North and South America, India, Turkey, Iran, Liberia, and the list goes on and on. Weaving is not just for expressing yourself, it’s infinitely useful. Weavers make blankets, carpets, bracelets, bags, belts, and fabric for all kinds of clothing. Look around you. Chances are you’ll see something woven-maybe a rug or even the denim for your jeans. And you can weave many different materials: wool, silk, sticks, wire and paper to name a few.About the creators
Author
Ginger Churchill
Ginger is a children’s author, mother, and child at heart. It is her hope that each person will find joy in expressing pieces of themselves…
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Illustrator
Nicole Wong
Nicole was born in Fall River, Massachusetts, with both parents in the arts—her dad was a designer and painter, and her mom was a fashion…
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