| ISBN | 9788415619895 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 32 |
| Published | 2013 |
| Dimensions | 21 × 26 cm (8.3 × 10.2 in) |
| Age | Ages 4–8 |
The Magic Ball of Wool
Winner at the 2013 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards.
A magic ball has mysteriously appeared and will help to weave the most beautiful friendship between the animals of the forest. One morning, a hedgehog wakes up to find a mysterious ball of wool caught in his prickles. Why would he want a ball of wool?, he wonders in dismay. His friend the spider, who was an expert knitter, encouraged him to start knitting, teaching him all the keys and secrets to making a perfect sweater.
Fascinated, all of the forest animals come to his house and the hedgehog happily knits something for each of his visitors. CLICKETY-CLICK, CLICKETY-CLICK… A stitch here, a stitch there… When the hedgehog stops knitting, he realizes something amazing—the ball of wool is magic! A charming tale of friendship, generosity and kindness that will bring out the best in young readers by encouraging them to help others.
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Writing in the style of a traditional folk tale, Isern has crafted a gentle story of camaraderie and magic with a light dose of ecology. Hilb’s colorful art creates a fairy-tale world with spotted mushrooms, swirls of crayon lines and miniature domiciles that will delight young readers. Friendship, crafting and a touch of magic all in one.
— Kirkus Reviews
A very impressive and uplifting story for little ones with its sweet characters, colorful pages and admirable message
— PicPocket Books
The readers of this picture book will be able to discover values such as solidarity and peer collaboration.
— Canal Lector
