Little Laurel has a kind heart even after losing her mom. Losing her mom was not easy to get over but with the help of her dad, they created wonderful works of art that heals. Although I love the storyline, it didn’t flow as smoothly as it should have.

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Awe. I love this little book. The drawings are really calming and the story most melancholy. It is a story about grief, hope, kindness and perseverance. I think kids will love the idea of story blankets. So much can be done with this book. It will definitely spark a child's imagination. There is a cyclical theme that is repeated for the younger readers that like a linear storyline.
It does touch on the topic of death which might require additional discussion by caregivers but it done with loving care by the author.

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗥 touches upon the concept of loss and how it impacts us. Written in a simple, yet gentle way, this story when told to young children will give them a sense of comfort when dealing with big emotions. The illustrations are sweet and comforting as well.

My poor heart :')

This was absolutely stellar. From the illustrations that were so and I mean SO beautifully done, I had to get several photos, with colours so vibrant and beautiful perfectly capturing the story and drawing the attention of the reader regardless of age, I am simply in awe of this little book.

After gushing over the GORGEOUS art, I'm gonna move on to the actual story, the overall message of the importance of kindness and community of which (and of course the well depicted and yet not too heavy for a child to read depiction of grief) was stellar. This is an absolute must read and I 100% recommend it for everyone

This book really touched me!
In its short pages it manages to represent grief, hope and kindness. Such a moving story about not being alone in our own sadness and instead helping each other.
The illustrations are perfect, they look like watercolors wich matches the book since the little girl and her pa make rugs with beautiful designs.
I would recommend it for all children. I think that even if they haven't lost anyone, this book will help them understand these complicated feelings and develop empathy for others.

*Thanks to NetGalley uk, the publishers and the author for the ARC*

I received an ARC of “The Littlest Weaver” by Robin Hall from NetGalley and Familus Publishing in exchange for an honest review.

Written by Robin Hall and illustrated by Stella Lim, this beautiful picture book tells the story of Laurel who is recovering from the loss of her mother. Laurel and her father, both weavers, happen to meet a new arrival in town. Like them, the stranger has experienced loss in the form of his daughter. And yet, this book is not about loss, but about overcoming grief. With a single act of kindness, they make a special rug for the stranger to help him overcome his sorrow, teaching children to empathize with others.

Hall paid a lot of attention to this story and understands that the subject of loss could be (and many times is) is tender subject for children.

I absolutely love Lim’s illustrations. I presume they’re either watercolor or perhaps chalk, but whatever medium she uses, she did a fantastic job. I really like how, with the story being set in Appalachia, the illustrator paid close attention to details. One of my favorite details is the fact that she drew/painted a beautiful quilt on top of the stranger’s bed. The colors were extremely vivid!

I absolutely recommend this beautiful PB and hope to see it in libraries around the country.

FarA fairytale-esque picture book with beautiful illustrations that will be perfect for teaching children about grief, loss, kindness, and friendship. Thank you to NetGalley, Robin Hall, and Familius for allowing me to read this in exchange for an honest review (Unpaid).

This was a beautiful story about grief, friendship and kindness. It's a beautiful reminder to never stop caring nor trying when met with someone who needs it the most, someone grieving the loss of a loved one. The illustrations are gorgeous.

The Littlest Weaver by Robin Hall is such a beautifully written book about loss, grief, and remembering. It touched my heart. I lost my sister and went through a still born loss at 26 weeks pregnant within six weeks of each other in 2022. In return, my 8 year old son lost his aunt and baby brother. Our family has went through a lot of rainy days and cloudy days missing and grieving our loved ones. In one way or another, we have lost ourselves and didn't want to do the things we enjoy. Now, it still hurts a whole lot and we will never get over the loss, but we can talk about all the good things and remember them in our daily lives. We can relate to this book. 5 stars given. Also, the pictures in this book are wonderful. Would purchase to add to my collection.

Thank you to net galley and publisher for an arc of this precious book!!

The art in this book is lovely. I love the colours and the painting like quality of the backgrounds, while having the characters be more in focus. The detail and design that went into the final weaving project is gorgeous.

I do think the book is quite melancholy for a children’s book, but I don’t think all children’s books need to necessarily be overly cheerful either. I would recommend reading the book yourself perhaps before reading it with a very young child, in case parts are upsetting.