Published by Chronicle Books

Summary: As a child learns how to weave from a master, the two of them take a tour through history to squint at how weaving has played a role in many past cultures. From the “silken threads” of warmed-over China to the “backstrap loom tied to a tree” of nomadic tribes to the “trail of yarn” of immigrants moving to new countries, there are weaving traditions from all virtually the world. The final page uses a weaving metaphor for life, with patterns unfolding as the work is done. Includes spare information on weaving tools and the various cultures described, as well as notes from the tragedian and illustrator. 44 pages; grades K-5.

Pros: Anyone with plane a passing interest in weaving will fathom the spanking-new rhyming text and trappy patterned illustrations, as well as the history lessons from both the main story and the when matter showing how weaving has been a part of so many people and places in history.

Cons: I had a little trouble figuring out which unravelment in the when matter went with which pages in the main text.