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Feb 20, 2023MarciaCDressel rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Deceptively captivating. Don't let the lack of color fool you - this is a fantastic read-aloud with old-fashioned bad-guy robbers and a tiny bit of magic!
May 11, 2021bezoarbezoarbezoar rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I read this book out loud to several groups of kindergarteners. I chose this book from a list of recommended read-alouds for kindergartners. I was worried they may not like this book because the previous ones I had chosen from that list…
Dec 01, 2020Fuzzy_Slippers rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A very sweet book about a girl who finds a box full of an unlimited amount of yarn
Aug 07, 2020sarahamccormack rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A magic box of yarn allows a girl to bring color to her town as she knits sweaters or hats for everything alive - or not! One day a jealous royal arrives & tries to steal it.... Beautiful illustrations. Same team of author & illustrator…
Mar 11, 2020FloraWest rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I love this book so much. It's about kindness and generosity without being mawkish. It's funny in a quiet way. The illustrations are lovely and also quietly funny.
Oct 07, 2019123missb rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
One of my favourite picture books about the magic of kindness. It works great as a class read aloud too because the students love to chime in about Annabelle still having "extra yarn." Klassen is also one of my favourite illustrators, so…
Dec 13, 2018SusanJ_124 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This is a strange little book but something about it just really worked for me.
Jun 29, 2018EmilyEm rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Sweet!
Mar 25, 2018SPPL_Anna rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Absolutely lovely
Feb 13, 2017LauraMcShaneCLE rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
.@AkronArtMuseum Perfect book for this film! https://akronartmuseum.org/calendar/film-iyarni/10996
Nov 30, 2016Sofiyka rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely perfect book. Was a hit with my 5 and 2 year old. Cute illustration and lovely story.
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Jan 10, 2016_Alicorn_ rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Imaginative way to learn morals and feed the creative mind.
Jul 16, 2015CRRL_CraigG rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is a gentle story where magic comes from the simplest of places and where kindess is key. Just perfect for curling up by the fire. Knitting your own sweater for the occasion is optional, of course. Read more at:…
Jul 12, 2015Anushka Marvin rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Favourite book and recommended.
Apr 22, 2015
This lovely book makes for a captivating read aloud title for elementary-aged kids. Sweetness and humour in perfect measure.
Nov 28, 2014KCLS_Gerry rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
In a snowy world, all black and white, Annabelle knits and knits filling her world with color and warmth.
Oct 18, 2014mmcbeth29 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Extra Yarn is about a little girl who finds a box of yarn. She begins to knit, but she has leftover yarn. So she uses that leftover yarn to knit things for everyone and everything in town. But news spreads about her never-ending box of…
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Feb 24, 2014KRockstar10 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I was flipping though this idly, enjoying the sweet story, when I noticed a familiar face on the page with all of the animals. Well, look at that! There's the bear who wants his hat back! And the sneaky little rabbit who took it, too.
Sep 26, 2013gribbles rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Mr. Crabtree is my favorite part of this book.
Jul 03, 2013squareoval rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book is so sweet. I could look at the illustration forever. And my son and I have read the story over and over together. We both love it.
Jun 22, 2013ychi rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Jon Klassen can do no wrong. We'll talk about the illustrations first, because, I repeat, Jon Klassen can do no wrong. His I Want My Hat Back was flawless and he even illustrated a Governor General Award-winning Canadian picture book. AND…
Nov 18, 2012forbesrachel rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Black, and gray gradually turns into a multicoloured feast for the eyes. the way the yarn stays attached between the people Annabelle knits for is a nice reminder of how everyone is connected. The plot is a bit odd, but it actually works…
Nov 05, 2012kimrae rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A beautiful book with wonderful illustrations and a heartfelt story.
May 29, 2012mickidietrich rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is a WONDERFUL book! The illustration is just beautiful and the story is engaging.
Mar 21, 2012
A very sweet story about knitting, sharing and happiness too! Simple and evocative illustrations!