Stories Spun from Far and Wide "An intriguing way to introduce lesser known folktales and the cultures from which they derive."—Publishers Weekly This glorious and unusual collection brings together stories about many different fabrics, and features intricate, hand-sewn collage illustrations throughout. The weaving of words and the weaving of fabrics come together in this exceptional gift book, which combines the talents of professional storyteller Tanya Batt and textile artist Rachel Griffin. The history and passage around the world of each of the fabrics, from wool to batik, from flax to silk, is fascinatingly described, and the fabrics themselves then become the central characters of stories from areas as diverse as Scandinavia, Hawaii, Indonesia, and East Africa. Exquisite illustrations and compelling stories make The Fabrics of Fairytale a book that will appeal to fabric-lovers of all ages.

Read Alone: Ages 4-9

Read Together: All Ages

Paperback with CD; French folds with unabridged double story CDs; full-color illustrations.; 80pp;