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Extra Yarn: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner

By Mac Barnett

A mysterious yarn transforms a grey town—until a greedy archduke comes unraveling everything.

enchanting heartwarming imaginative charming

Genres

Fantasy Humour Fairy Tales

What is Extra Yarn: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner about?

Annabelle discovers a box of magical yarn that never runs out. She knits colourful jumpers for everyone and everything in her grey town, bringing warmth and joy. When an evil archduke tries to steal her yarn, Annabelle's kindness and the yarn's magic prove more powerful than greed. This enchanting tale celebrates generosity and the transformative power of creativity.

About the author

Mac Barnett is a much-loved author who writes funny and imaginative books for children. He is known for stories like 'Sam and Dave Dig a Hole' and 'Extra Yarn', which have won many awards. Mac enjoys making readers laugh and believes that books can be filled with surprises and adventures. He lives in the United States.

Pages

40 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2012

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