Book description
What happens when a family of mice moves into a weaver's cottage for the winter? Will they tuck into his woven cloth for a long winter's nap? Will the weaver discover their presence, and if he does, what will he do?
This enchanting tale is spun by master weaver Tom…
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Why read it?
1 author picked The Weaver's Surprise as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
It was such a delight to find a picture book that teaches about a craft while telling a sweet story. As a man weaves a rug in his cottage, a family of mischievous mice gnaw away at the threads, creating a hole in the rug.
When they discover what they have done, they figure out a way to repair the hole and surprise the weaver. The tools of the trade are illustrated at the conclusion of this charming book.
From Anne's list on multicultural crafts.
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