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The Weaver
Finalist in the 2012 EPIC Ebook Awards and the 2012 Global Ebook Awards In a town of word weavers, Mary suffers through her third year of Novice Word Weaving. Mary thinks her troubles are over when she meets a gnome-elf who grants her a wish. But instead of weaving a better story, she's weaving strange yarn charms to accompany her still pathetic tales.
Suggested age for 9-12
Suggested age for 9-12
94 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 1, 2010
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Kai Strand
31 books114 followersThanks for your interest in my books and me. I love talking books with readers and hope you’ll share your thoughts on my books by leaving a review and/or dropping me an email. It’s easiest to get a hold of me through my website (kaistrand.com). Perhaps you clicked on my bio to find out things about me, such as I hate to handle raw meat, I’m a wife and mother of four, a compulsive walker, and a Mozart fangirl. But since you stopped by, what I really want you to know is that I love that you read. Readers are smart, quick-witted, and usually good conversationalists—even if it’s only in their head. Introverts unite!
I write middle grade fiction because those are the most formative years of our lives. It’s when we are trying to claim our freedom, while still being restricted by rules. The things we learn in books can give us the skills to navigate that maze. I write young adult fiction because there are no limits to what message I share or how I share it. Plus young adult readers are some of the most passionate readers out there. I heart YA readers.
If you’d like an image of me as a writer, go ahead and picture me with my laptop in a quaint bookshop café, fingers flying over the keys while the words pour out of my fingertips. It’s much better than the real image of me in my pajamas with coffee breath, sinking into the me-sized crater in the couch, grumbling at my laptop when the words don’t come.
Read an interview with Kai here on Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author_blog_...
I write middle grade fiction because those are the most formative years of our lives. It’s when we are trying to claim our freedom, while still being restricted by rules. The things we learn in books can give us the skills to navigate that maze. I write young adult fiction because there are no limits to what message I share or how I share it. Plus young adult readers are some of the most passionate readers out there. I heart YA readers.
If you’d like an image of me as a writer, go ahead and picture me with my laptop in a quaint bookshop café, fingers flying over the keys while the words pour out of my fingertips. It’s much better than the real image of me in my pajamas with coffee breath, sinking into the me-sized crater in the couch, grumbling at my laptop when the words don’t come.
Read an interview with Kai here on Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author_blog_...
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August 26, 2011
In a little village called The Tales, people weave stories as naturally as speaking. But poor Mary doesn’t believe her tales are worth anything. And, without stories, how can her parents love her. The fact that her mother’s a teacher doesn’t help as Mary wonders how to advance beyond Novice Word Weaving in school?
Author Kai Strand weaves some beautiful words through the characters of this children’s novel, The Weaver. Fluid language introduces a sense of rhythm. New words lead the reader to experiment and learn. Excellent word-play creates laugh-out-loud misunderstandings. And genuine friendship inspires genuine thought. The characters are fun, real, and eloquent. Their mini-stories are delightfully formed. The concept of beginning middle and end is absorbed rather than taught. And the whole is a truly enthralling read, for adults as well as children.
Disclosure: I read this book in the children’s literature – fiction – section of the Dan Poynter Global eBook Awards. Though it didn’t win, The Weaver did most deservedly make the winners circle.
Author Kai Strand weaves some beautiful words through the characters of this children’s novel, The Weaver. Fluid language introduces a sense of rhythm. New words lead the reader to experiment and learn. Excellent word-play creates laugh-out-loud misunderstandings. And genuine friendship inspires genuine thought. The characters are fun, real, and eloquent. Their mini-stories are delightfully formed. The concept of beginning middle and end is absorbed rather than taught. And the whole is a truly enthralling read, for adults as well as children.
Disclosure: I read this book in the children’s literature – fiction – section of the Dan Poynter Global eBook Awards. Though it didn’t win, The Weaver did most deservedly make the winners circle.
January 29, 2012
My Review: This is a book that truly captures the reader's imagination. Mary Wordsmith wish is to be able to weave a tale just like her mother Abigail. When a little blue creature that looks like an unfortunate cross between a goblin and an elf grinned up at Mary and took her bottle of milk, he decided to grant her a wish in exchange for the milks. She couldn’t believe her luck and her wish was to weave a yarn as beautiful as her mother.
This is a great book that keeps you wanting to know what’s going to happen next.
Did Mary’s wish given by the little blue creature work? Did Mary’s storytelling improve? You have to read the book to find out. If you love fantasy books you would love The Weaver. I highly recommend this book.
Disclaimer: As per FTC guidelines, I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I received no monetary compensation. All opinions expressed here are mine and mine alone.
This is a great book that keeps you wanting to know what’s going to happen next.
Did Mary’s wish given by the little blue creature work? Did Mary’s storytelling improve? You have to read the book to find out. If you love fantasy books you would love The Weaver. I highly recommend this book.
Disclaimer: As per FTC guidelines, I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I received no monetary compensation. All opinions expressed here are mine and mine alone.
May 28, 2013
Mary lives in a town of word weavers. Her mother is one of the best storytellers around, but Mary isn’t great with stories. Her tales fall flat, which makes her stand out in the wrong way. When Mary meets an odd blue elf who wants her milk, she exchanges it for a wish…but she uses the wrong words while making her wish. This is a delightful tale of a girl who’s insecure and who doesn't yet have a skill everyone else has, but nonetheless she’s unique and wonderful. The lesson in this novel is that we need to accept ourselves and the process of personal growth.
May 14, 2011
The Weaver is a suggested reader for ages 9 to 12 years.
Mary Wordsmith lives in The Tales, a village who inhabitants speak story weaving, often in the form of prose, poetry, limericks and yarns. However, Mary isn't very good at it and whenever she weaves a tale, everyone in town rolls their eyes. Poor Mary can never end her stories properly, nor find the most eloquent way to express herself.
One day as Mary heads home from the dairy, she trips and falls into a ditch and bumps her head. The milk she is carrying rolls under a bush and as she goes to collect it, she finds a blue gnome-elf named Unwanted. After bargaining with Mary for a bottle of milk, which he "loveses", he zaps Mary with a bolt of electricity and she wakes up with a headache and all four bottles of her milk gone. Angry and mumbling to herself that she lost all her milk, she fails to notice the little yarn charm lying upon the ground of her bumping her head.
As the story progresses, we watch as Mary tries to find her niche in the village, and her own way of weaving a tale. Feeling like an unwanted freak, Mary begins to understand that she is leaving little yarn charms whenever she weaves a tale and everyone wants one. Disheartened and upset that no one listens to her tales and is only interested in her charms, she runs away! After she learns a moral lesson, like those in Aesop's Fables, Mary must now come to terms with her abilities and learn to believe in herself. Will Mary find her way, or will she continue to run??
I really enjoyed The Weaver and the lesson that it teaches. The simple nature of its chapters and easy flow of its story would be one any young person would enjoy. At the head of each chapter is a quote that makes you think and reflect, such as, "If the colour white is associated with purity why is it called a white lie?" and "Even when the seas are calm, you must know how to swim". I just loved reading these and each one also applies to the chapter your reading. The little charms that Mary weaves sound delightful and I'd love to have Mary weave me a tale so that I could have one too! I like how Mary's friends stand by her and support her in all of this, even when Mary believes she is alone. My favourite character was, Unwanted, he was just adorable, I love how he spoke, "I's wishded! Goblins are handsomey devils..." I wish we could have seen more of Unwanted, I think Unwanted could set off a series of stories from this. I see Unwanted going off and wrecking his mismatched havoc all over the place and weaving more tales of his own! All in all, however, this is a must have for those young readers who like a bit of magic, humour and a wonderful moral lesson!
Mary Wordsmith lives in The Tales, a village who inhabitants speak story weaving, often in the form of prose, poetry, limericks and yarns. However, Mary isn't very good at it and whenever she weaves a tale, everyone in town rolls their eyes. Poor Mary can never end her stories properly, nor find the most eloquent way to express herself.
One day as Mary heads home from the dairy, she trips and falls into a ditch and bumps her head. The milk she is carrying rolls under a bush and as she goes to collect it, she finds a blue gnome-elf named Unwanted. After bargaining with Mary for a bottle of milk, which he "loveses", he zaps Mary with a bolt of electricity and she wakes up with a headache and all four bottles of her milk gone. Angry and mumbling to herself that she lost all her milk, she fails to notice the little yarn charm lying upon the ground of her bumping her head.
As the story progresses, we watch as Mary tries to find her niche in the village, and her own way of weaving a tale. Feeling like an unwanted freak, Mary begins to understand that she is leaving little yarn charms whenever she weaves a tale and everyone wants one. Disheartened and upset that no one listens to her tales and is only interested in her charms, she runs away! After she learns a moral lesson, like those in Aesop's Fables, Mary must now come to terms with her abilities and learn to believe in herself. Will Mary find her way, or will she continue to run??
I really enjoyed The Weaver and the lesson that it teaches. The simple nature of its chapters and easy flow of its story would be one any young person would enjoy. At the head of each chapter is a quote that makes you think and reflect, such as, "If the colour white is associated with purity why is it called a white lie?" and "Even when the seas are calm, you must know how to swim". I just loved reading these and each one also applies to the chapter your reading. The little charms that Mary weaves sound delightful and I'd love to have Mary weave me a tale so that I could have one too! I like how Mary's friends stand by her and support her in all of this, even when Mary believes she is alone. My favourite character was, Unwanted, he was just adorable, I love how he spoke, "I's wishded! Goblins are handsomey devils..." I wish we could have seen more of Unwanted, I think Unwanted could set off a series of stories from this. I see Unwanted going off and wrecking his mismatched havoc all over the place and weaving more tales of his own! All in all, however, this is a must have for those young readers who like a bit of magic, humour and a wonderful moral lesson!
October 28, 2012
"The Weaver" is a wonderful story of a young girl who struggles to find her "gift" of weaving words. Mary Wordsmith is an 11-year old girl living in the village of The Tales. Her mother Abigail is a master word weaver and Mary worries that she will never be as good as her mother at story telling. Even the 8-year olds in school can weave better stories than Mary, or so she thinks.
One day, on her way home from getting milk from the local dairy, Mary slips and drops the "shiny milk bottles". In her attempts to recover the "shiny milk bottles," she meets a blue-colored creature named Unwanted. This chance encounter changes her life forever. Mary discovers that Unwanted can grant wishes and she trades the shiny milk bottles for one wish. Mary’s wish – to "weave a yarn as beautiful as her mother." Her wish is granted, but Mary sees it as bringing more trouble to her word weaving. Along the journey, Mary discovers that how she views herself and her ability to "word weave" is very different from her mother’s view. Mary also discovers that one’s gift grows as they mature and one must learn to accept themselves first.
Kai Strand, the author, has woven a captivating tale, completely appropriate for 9-12 year olds. It is a book that even the "young at heart" can enjoy reading to their children or grandchildren. The chapters are short and flow easily into the next. "The Weaver" is Strand’s first book in a series. I look forward to reading her future "word weaving" stories. (Reviewed by P. Howard)
About the book: In a town of word weavers, Mary suffers through her third year of Novice Word Weaving. Mary thinks her troubles are over when she meets a gnome-elf who grants her a wish. But instead of weaving a better story, she's weaving strange yarn charms to accompany her still pathetic tales.Suggested age for readers: 9-12
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One day, on her way home from getting milk from the local dairy, Mary slips and drops the "shiny milk bottles". In her attempts to recover the "shiny milk bottles," she meets a blue-colored creature named Unwanted. This chance encounter changes her life forever. Mary discovers that Unwanted can grant wishes and she trades the shiny milk bottles for one wish. Mary’s wish – to "weave a yarn as beautiful as her mother." Her wish is granted, but Mary sees it as bringing more trouble to her word weaving. Along the journey, Mary discovers that how she views herself and her ability to "word weave" is very different from her mother’s view. Mary also discovers that one’s gift grows as they mature and one must learn to accept themselves first.
Kai Strand, the author, has woven a captivating tale, completely appropriate for 9-12 year olds. It is a book that even the "young at heart" can enjoy reading to their children or grandchildren. The chapters are short and flow easily into the next. "The Weaver" is Strand’s first book in a series. I look forward to reading her future "word weaving" stories. (Reviewed by P. Howard)
About the book: In a town of word weavers, Mary suffers through her third year of Novice Word Weaving. Mary thinks her troubles are over when she meets a gnome-elf who grants her a wish. But instead of weaving a better story, she's weaving strange yarn charms to accompany her still pathetic tales.Suggested age for readers: 9-12
Blog Address: http://kaistrand.blogspot.com/
Twitter URL: @KaiStrand
Facebook URL: https://www.facebook.com/kai.strand.9
Facebook Fan Page URL: https://www.facebook.com/KaiStrandAut...
DISCLOSURE: A complimentary softcover copy of The Weaver was provided by World Of Ink Network on behalf of the author and publisher.
November 20, 2015
The Weaver is a truly unique story about a girl named Mary who lives in The Tales. It is a village, as the opening paragraph describes, whose inhabitants “can tell stories about anything at anytime and often do.” Storytelling doesn’t come easy for Mary and she watches as her peers advance in their skill while she still struggles with the basics. It is difficult for her. Her own mother is considered to be among the best story weavers and the perceived expectation, and subsequent disappointment, that Mary should easily follow in her footsteps makes Mary’s seeming lack of ability all the more unbearable. One day a chance meeting with a magical creature changes Mary’s life, but it is up to her to find out the true meaning of that change.
As the mother of an extremely brilliant child who is often feels held back by his learning disabilities, this story struck a resonant chord. It isn’t that Mary isn’t capable, she just hasn’t found a way that works for her. Though she feels that the weight of unspoken criticism alienates her from her peers and loved ones, the truth is she is well loved for who she is, not judged by what she hasn’t been able to accomplish yet. As she comes to understand that and finds her own way, her life changes in wondrous ways.
The characters in this delightful tale are vivid and fun. Like Mary, I would have a difficult time weaving tales. I would still love to live in this charming place. I love how the theme of practice and perseverance is, pardon the pun, woven throughout the story. My favorite quote is “The only time success comes before work is in the dictionary.” There are no quick fixes in life.
This book is recommended for children ages 9-12. The reading level is appropriate for that age range, however I believe it would make an excellent bedtime story for much younger children. It should be a staple in every elementary special education classroom library.
I will definitely be looking for the next books in this series.
As the mother of an extremely brilliant child who is often feels held back by his learning disabilities, this story struck a resonant chord. It isn’t that Mary isn’t capable, she just hasn’t found a way that works for her. Though she feels that the weight of unspoken criticism alienates her from her peers and loved ones, the truth is she is well loved for who she is, not judged by what she hasn’t been able to accomplish yet. As she comes to understand that and finds her own way, her life changes in wondrous ways.
The characters in this delightful tale are vivid and fun. Like Mary, I would have a difficult time weaving tales. I would still love to live in this charming place. I love how the theme of practice and perseverance is, pardon the pun, woven throughout the story. My favorite quote is “The only time success comes before work is in the dictionary.” There are no quick fixes in life.
This book is recommended for children ages 9-12. The reading level is appropriate for that age range, however I believe it would make an excellent bedtime story for much younger children. It should be a staple in every elementary special education classroom library.
I will definitely be looking for the next books in this series.
February 15, 2011
At one time or another, most of us have made a wish for something we truly wanted. Sometimes that wish came true, the way we hoped. Other times it turned out quite differently than we expected, surprising us.
In author Kai Strand’s debut novel, THE WEAVER, for middle grade and tween readers, Mary Wordsmith lives in The Tales, a village where the people weave stories. Mary wants to weave tales as beautiful as those of her mother, Abigail. Mary’s tales, however, are boring. When she starts to tell one, the other kids at school roll their eyes and yawn and groan. Then one day on her way home from the dairy Mary meets Unwanted, a little blue gnome-elf, who grants her a wish. What happens next makes for a fantasy story that will delight young readers and old. I know the tale fascinated me. I could envision Mary, trying so hard to tell her stories, but not having the special touch that the rest of the villagers seemed to have. Even her name, Wordsmith, hints at what she is, so why do her stories turn out all wrong?
Ms. Strand has woven a beautiful tale of her own that young readers will want to read over and over. The vivid descriptions of the town and the people allow readers to “see” the quaint village and to be there, with Mary and her family. THE WEAVER would make a perfect addition to grades 3 - 5 classrooms. After reading the book, the students could then weave their own tales and illustrate them as well. What a fun way to develop students’ creative writing skills. I wish I’d had this book when I was teaching 3rd and 5th grades. And the cover art by K. C. Snider is just perfect for the little village of The Tale.
April 23, 2011
The Weaver
By: Kai Strand Published: 2010 ISBN: 978-1-61633-122-1 $12.95 Ages: 9-12 4 stars
Reviewed by: Irene S. Roth
Synopsis: Kai Strand’s The Weaver is her first mid-grade novel. It is a wonderful book that is a must- read for kids of all ages. The story begins with Mary Wordsmith, who wishes to weave a tale just like her mother. Mary, however, is a typical teenager who has similar vulnerabilities and sensitivities. She wants to be liked and respected. She wants so badly to be like her mother. But story telling doesn’t come easily for her.
In her quest, she meets a blue man who tries to convince her that he will help her achieve her wish of weaving a story just like her mother. Since Mary feels especially vulnerable and experiences the lowest self-esteem she ever had, she allows the little blue man to help her. However, despite his help, Mary’s wish isn’t granted. She feels betrayed and even unhappier than before. And things get increasingly complex for Mary when the blue man keeps appearing after each practice of weaving a story.
Overall thoughts: I was spellbound by this book. I just couldn’t put it down when I started reading it. It is about a topic that most young and older teenagers could easily relate to. In addition, Mary is portrayed as a vulnerable character too, one that most adolescent girls will be able to relate to right away.
Kai’s book is unique in that there are valuable lessons for younger kids and teens of all ages. One of the themes underlying her book is that each of us is special and we should celebrate and accept ourselves for who we are.
By: Kai Strand Published: 2010 ISBN: 978-1-61633-122-1 $12.95 Ages: 9-12 4 stars
Reviewed by: Irene S. Roth
Synopsis: Kai Strand’s The Weaver is her first mid-grade novel. It is a wonderful book that is a must- read for kids of all ages. The story begins with Mary Wordsmith, who wishes to weave a tale just like her mother. Mary, however, is a typical teenager who has similar vulnerabilities and sensitivities. She wants to be liked and respected. She wants so badly to be like her mother. But story telling doesn’t come easily for her.
In her quest, she meets a blue man who tries to convince her that he will help her achieve her wish of weaving a story just like her mother. Since Mary feels especially vulnerable and experiences the lowest self-esteem she ever had, she allows the little blue man to help her. However, despite his help, Mary’s wish isn’t granted. She feels betrayed and even unhappier than before. And things get increasingly complex for Mary when the blue man keeps appearing after each practice of weaving a story.
Overall thoughts: I was spellbound by this book. I just couldn’t put it down when I started reading it. It is about a topic that most young and older teenagers could easily relate to. In addition, Mary is portrayed as a vulnerable character too, one that most adolescent girls will be able to relate to right away.
Kai’s book is unique in that there are valuable lessons for younger kids and teens of all ages. One of the themes underlying her book is that each of us is special and we should celebrate and accept ourselves for who we are.
March 11, 2011
In the world of Mary Wordsmith the talents of weaving stories garner a feeling of acceptance into this special community. For Mary the overwhelming feeling of living in another person’s shadow hinders her ability to master the art of weaving. Feeling like an outcast, Mary’s despair mounts when a simple routine errand goes wrong. Can nothing be easy for Mary?
In her travels she meets a peculiar looking blue little man whom promises to make her most desired wish come true. Desperate, Mary relents and asks, “I wish I could weave a yarn as beautiful as my mother’s.” As time goes by Mary sees no improvement in her storytelling and becomes annoyed with herself for believing the little blue man. However, friends start to notice special trinkets left in Mary’s wake when practicing weaving. When thanked for the beautiful miniatures, Mary is perplexed and says she has no idea what they are talking about. Believing these odd occurrences will make her a further outcast, Mary swears her friends to secrecy. Will her secret stay such for long? Will Mary discover in time that words can be taken literally and her art of weaving an ingenious story may just be beginning?
Find out what becomes of Mary’s storytelling and the trinkets in this compelling story, which will have the reader turning the pages as fast as lightening. Children’s author, Kai Strand expertly weaves together the art of storytelling and holding one’s audience captive into a spellbinding adventure of finding one’s place in the world.
In her travels she meets a peculiar looking blue little man whom promises to make her most desired wish come true. Desperate, Mary relents and asks, “I wish I could weave a yarn as beautiful as my mother’s.” As time goes by Mary sees no improvement in her storytelling and becomes annoyed with herself for believing the little blue man. However, friends start to notice special trinkets left in Mary’s wake when practicing weaving. When thanked for the beautiful miniatures, Mary is perplexed and says she has no idea what they are talking about. Believing these odd occurrences will make her a further outcast, Mary swears her friends to secrecy. Will her secret stay such for long? Will Mary discover in time that words can be taken literally and her art of weaving an ingenious story may just be beginning?
Find out what becomes of Mary’s storytelling and the trinkets in this compelling story, which will have the reader turning the pages as fast as lightening. Children’s author, Kai Strand expertly weaves together the art of storytelling and holding one’s audience captive into a spellbinding adventure of finding one’s place in the world.
March 9, 2013
Mary Wordsmith lives in The Tales, a town of word weavers, in other words, everyone there is a storyteller, and one of the best is Mary's mother, Abigail. Abigail teaches the Novice Word Weavers class that Mary has unfortunately been stuck in for three years because her stories are not good enough for her to progress.
It all changes the day she walks home from the dairy and a little blue gnome-elf decides to steal her milk. He then grants Mary a wish. What she wants most is to be able to tell stories as well as her mother does. And the wish is granted, but not in the way she had hoped, due to the wording she used while making that wish.
This novel reads like a fairy tale and is short - perfect for middle grade and tween readers. The fantasy elements are kept to a minimum and the focus is on Mary and her emotional distress at not being able to fit in with the crowd of talented word weavers. In the end she solves her own problem, and shows growth in maturity and talent.
Throughout, there are little word weaver stories told by Mary, her mother, and friends. The book is a lot of fun to read.
It all changes the day she walks home from the dairy and a little blue gnome-elf decides to steal her milk. He then grants Mary a wish. What she wants most is to be able to tell stories as well as her mother does. And the wish is granted, but not in the way she had hoped, due to the wording she used while making that wish.
This novel reads like a fairy tale and is short - perfect for middle grade and tween readers. The fantasy elements are kept to a minimum and the focus is on Mary and her emotional distress at not being able to fit in with the crowd of talented word weavers. In the end she solves her own problem, and shows growth in maturity and talent.
Throughout, there are little word weaver stories told by Mary, her mother, and friends. The book is a lot of fun to read.
January 21, 2012
I absolutely loved this story for its unique plot, the author's engaging storytelling, and its wonderful message. The Weaver by Kai Strand is a beautifully written fantasy chapter book for tweens. Strand draws upon her love of crafting stories for the book's plot. Imagine how you would feel if your mother was the best at the one thing you couldn't do right. What would it be like to stand out among an entire community of people for your lack of a certain skill? This is exactly where Mary finds herself. Even worse, when she thinks all that will change thanks to her wish, she discovers she still can't weave a good yarn like her mother. Strand does an excellent job of making the reader care for Mary and has us wishing things will turn out right.
A touching and sometimes funny story.
A touching and sometimes funny story.
January 3, 2011
Fun story for both children and adults. I especially like the relationship between Mary and her mother. Mary also has wonderful friends to see her through her troubles. The characters are believable and likeable, the magic new and exciting. I kept my fingers crossed for Mary from the beginning of the book to the surprise at the end. An enjoyable read with enough mystery and wonder to keep me turning the pages.
June 11, 2011
Since I had it on iPad, I finally got around to reading The Weaver last night. I hadn't read it before because I truly hate sitting in front of my computer to read.
I loved it! What a delicious bubbly tale. It was like reading pop rocks. I love the characters and the chapter headings and the tiny knitted charms as illustrations. I am looking for ward to your next book and I promise I will be a lot faster to read it.
I loved it! What a delicious bubbly tale. It was like reading pop rocks. I love the characters and the chapter headings and the tiny knitted charms as illustrations. I am looking for ward to your next book and I promise I will be a lot faster to read it.
April 9, 2015
The Weaver is a the perfect bedtime story! Kai Strand does a great job writing this sweet book that follows in the footsteps of classic fairy tales. The story follows a sweet little girl through her journey of becoming a great storyteller. Strand's narrative runs smoothly and keeps the reader interested with her interesting characters including a delightful little blue man. Makes a great gift.
May 17, 2011
Cute tale.
Review coming soon!
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