Age
2+
Grade
-3-K
Marilee Heyer
The Weaving of a Dream
Paperback
(Puffin Books Oct. 1, 1989)
, Illustrated Edition
A retelling of the Chinese folktale “The Chuang Brocade”
The Weaving of a Dream is the story of a widow who provides for her sons by creating intricate brocades. One day, she trades a brocade for a beautiful painting of a palace. She then spends years lovingly recreating the scene in brocade only to lose her work on a windy day. After everything she has done for her family, her youngest son seeks to recover the lost treasure, traveling through terrible weather and rocky terrain.
Great for ages 5 and up. Beautiful and vibrant full-color illustrations.
The Weaving of a Dream is the story of a widow who provides for her sons by creating intricate brocades. One day, she trades a brocade for a beautiful painting of a palace. She then spends years lovingly recreating the scene in brocade only to lose her work on a windy day. After everything she has done for her family, her youngest son seeks to recover the lost treasure, traveling through terrible weather and rocky terrain.
Great for ages 5 and up. Beautiful and vibrant full-color illustrations.
- Series
- Picture Puffins
- ISBN
- 0140505288 / 9780140505283
- Pages
- 32
- Weight
- 4.8 oz.
- Dimensions
- 8.19 x 0.13 in.
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