Children's Books New and Notable
It is a golden age for children's books. On this page we will feature new, recent, and classic books that must be kept in mind always. Although categories are more flexible than ever, we will try to dedicate this page to what we call picture books, illustrated books to share between children from 2 to 92. Carlisle is extraordinarily fortunate to be home to Amy June Bates, an ever-rising and nationally-acclaimed children's book artist. Amy has a separate page dedicated solely to her work.
Spinning Tails
Spinning Tails
Spring on the farm means sheep-shearing time! In this enchanting tale, a family of adorable mice learn how sheep fleeces can be dyed, spun, and woven into a blanket. But that wool also looks so soft and inviting to the little mice—surely no one would mind if they take a little for their beds?
Featuring the beloved family of mice from The Weaver’s Surprise, Tom Knisely spins this yarn of their new adventures. What will happen when the weaver runs out of wool for his blanket? Can his mouse friends replenish his supply in time?
Tom Knisely is a popular weaving teacher, writer, and instructor at the Red Stone Glen Fiber Arts Center in York Haven, Pennsylvania. He is the author of The Weaver's Surprise, as well as many instructional weaving books including Weaving Rag Rugs, Handwoven Table Linens, Handwoven Baby Blankets, and Huck Lace Weaving Patterns with Color and Weave Effects.
Illustrated by Megan Lloyd, the adorable family of mice will win your heart from the very first page. Lloyd has illustrated more than 50 children's books, including The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything, written by Linda Williams. She lives on a small farm in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, with her husband, sheep, goats, dogs, and cats.