Extra Yarn: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner

by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0061953385
• ISBN13: 9780061953385
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 10.2" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

A great book for a preschool classroom!

My class of 3-6 year olds love this book. It’s short enough to keep their attention but tells a wonderful story with beautiful art. I would absolutely recommend for any parent or teachers looking to build their library!

My favorite kid’s book of all time

Exactly what the title says. This is by far my favorite kid’s book of all time.

One of the Best

This is one of my favorite children's books. It's a beautiful allegory for happiness. Wonderfully written, the illustrations are inspired, this is one of my go-to books to read with my preschool class.