Extra Yarn

By Mac Barnett, Jon Klassen (Illustrator)

A magical yarn box transforms a town.

5.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 20,502 ratings

40 pages· 592 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

In a town draped in monochrome, a young girl discovers a box of magical yarn. As she knits, vibrant colors spill into the world, transforming her community. But when a greedy archduke tries to steal the yarn, will the magic unravel? Dive into this enchanting tale where creativity and kindness weave a tapestry of change.

From the publisher

From bestselling and award-winning author Mac Barnett and illustrator Jon Klassen comes Extra Yarn, a Caldecott Honor Book, Boston Globe-Horn Book Award winner, and a New York Times bestseller.

A young girl and her box of magical yarn transform a community in this stunning picture book. With spare, gently humorous illustrations and a palette that moves from black-and-white to a range of color, this modern fairy tale has the feel of a new classic.

Fans of Oliver Jeffers and Peter Brown will love this book.

Awards

Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (2012)Caldecott Honor (2013)The E.B. White Read Aloud Award (2013)

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Words: 592
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD550L

Themes & topics

Books about magic Books about kindness Books about clothing Books about social themes Books about yarn and string

What readers & critics say

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“I can't say enough good things about Extra Yarn. The story is fun, simple, and just a little bit magical; the writing is straightforward and concise. The art is lovely, making it a great book to display in a child's bedroom or give as a baby shower gift. The story manages to be uplifting and inspiring without being overly moralistic or didactic. This is truly one of the best books we own, and one of the few books I can read to my kids over and over again without any of us getting bored.”

Lauren Hancock

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