Description
Book SynopsisIn this vibrant rhyming tale of resourcefulness and friendship by one of the world's great children's writers, the tiny woman makes a coat of leaves-a book to leave its readers snug as a bug The tiny woman makes a coat of leaves with the help of friends in this vibrant rhyming tale. The trees, geese, porcupine, horse and plants all share something so the tiny woman can snip, snip, snip and stitch, stitch, stitch a coat to keep herself warm. Resourcefulness and friendship are at the heart of this simple rhythmic poem by one of the world's best children's writers. Buoyant and satisfying to read aloud, this small book will leave the reader snug as a bug.
Trade Review"An inventive and delightful tale that evokes Thumbelina, The Borrowers, and other beloved wee characters."
-- Kirkus Reviews
The Times Children's Book of the Week
"A new favourite cosy read to add to my collection ... Giselle Clarkson’s evocative illustrations tell another story of the powers of collectivism."
-- The Times
"This beautiful book is comfort at its very best."
-- Paula Green, Poetry Box
