The Weaver's Surprise

by Tom Knisely, Megan Lloyd-Thompson (Illustrator)

Overview

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 Knisely, author of several instructional weaving books including Weaving Rag Rugs, Handwoven Table Linens,Handwoven Baby Blankets, and his latest, Huck Lace Weaving Patterns with Color and Weave Effects. Told in compassionate detail, the story makes you wonder, has Tom had personal experience with tiny curious visitors?

Illustrated by Megan Lloyd, the adorable family of mice win your heart from the very first page. Lloyd, an experienced children's book illustrator with dozens of books to her credit and also a weaver, brought both of her talents together to create accurate renderings of weaving tools and also the oh-so-cute mouse family.



Age range 4-8

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780811768221
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	10/15/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	9 MB
Age Range:	4 - 17 Years

About the Author

Tom Knisely operates the Red Stone Glen Fiber Arts Center in York Haven, Pennsylvania, He is also the author of several instructional weaving books including Weaving Rag Rugs, Handwoven Table Linens,Handwoven Baby Blankets, and his latest, Huck Lace Weaving Patterns with Color and Weave Effects.



Megan Lloyd, an experienced children's book illustrator with dozens of books to her credit and also a weaver, brought both of her talents together to create accurate renderings of weaving tools and also the oh-so-cute mouse family.

Editorial Reviews

Tom Knisely's newest book features rugs, but it's not a rug-weaving book. In fact, it's not a weaving book in the traditional sense. Instead, The Weaver's Surprise is a charming children's story about a friendly weaver, a family of mice, and the way weaving connects them all. Tom's trademark warmth as well as the love and joy he has for weaving are apparent on each and every page, in no small part because of the beautiful illustrations of Megan Lloyd.

Upon first reading the book, I was utterly delighted, but I knew that to truly evaluate it, I needed the opinion of an expert: my two-year-old son, Henry. As I began reading the book, he immediately commented on the "little mousies" and pointed out the loom. As we read, he became even more engaged, repeating the "Swish! Thump! Bump!" used to describe the noises of weaving. Henry was rapt during the entire story and even ran to my loom right after and declared, "I make rug!" as he played with the treadles.

As with Tomie de Paola's classic Charlie Needs a Cloak, no knowledge of weaving is needed to enjoy this book and the sweet story it tells. In fact, it's a great way to learn about weaving. The illustrations of the loom and weaving tools are lovingly rendered, proper weaving terms are used, and there's an illustrated tool guide at the end. Children have a remarkable capacity for learning and understanding, and this book treats children like the intelligent little humans they are. I look forward to reading this book many more times with Henty and using it to teach him more about weaving as he grows.

Handwoven Magazine - Christina Garton