The Weaver
The Weaver
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Stanley is a spider, a weaver and a collector. On his web he collects seeds, twigs, leaves and all kinds of precious things he cannot name. In this stunning, deceptively simple and thoughtful debut from animator, illustrator and writer Qian Shi we discover the difference between what you collect in the world and what you collect in your heart.
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The Weaver by Qian Shi
Stanley is a spider, a weaver and a collector. On his web he collects seeds, twigs, leaves and all kinds of precious things he cannot name. Stanley is very proud of his collection, but what can one tiny spider do when it is washed away? In this stunning, deceptively simple and thoughtful debut from animator, illustrator and writer Qian Shi we discover the difference between what you collect in the world and what you collect in your heart.
"Shi integrates facts about the natural world with this unusual arachnid adventure to great effect, underscoring the fragility of life and habitats in the natural world" * The Irish Times *
"[A] stunning debut from an exciting new talent… sure to captivate young readers with an interest in wildlife and creativity." * Booktrust *
"Simply stunning" * Baby London *
"Fragility, strength, and creativity are eloquently conveyed in this affecting tale. A good storytime selection and discussion starter about resilience." * School Library Journal *
"Stanley's story is beautiful and wise" * Kirkus *
"[A] stunning debut from an exciting new talent… sure to captivate young readers with an interest in wildlife and creativity." * Booktrust *
"Simply stunning" * Baby London *
"Fragility, strength, and creativity are eloquently conveyed in this affecting tale. A good storytime selection and discussion starter about resilience." * School Library Journal *
"Stanley's story is beautiful and wise" * Kirkus *
Qian ("Chen") Shi grew up in Shijiazhuang, a northern city in China. She has always been drawn to stories and loved making pictures. Her short animation Shoe won two awards and she has worked with Donna Wilson, Volvo and Disney. She now lives with her husband, Callum, in East London. The inspiration for her debut picture book The Weaver was a spider's web with a piece of leaf in the middle, as if the spider had collected it. Secretly, Qian is a little bit afraid of spiders.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781783445363 |
| ISBN 10 | 178344536X |
| Title | The Weaver |
| Author | Qian Shi |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Andersen Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2018-01-04 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |