In
the high mountains of Guatemala, Ixchel is in awe of her mother’s talent and
craftsmanship. Her mother can weave
thread into the most beautiful pieces of art.
Ixchel is excited to produce her own piece of art. Sadly, her request to weave is denied, but she
turns her disappointment and sadness into ingenuity and resourcefulness. As a result, she creates a rainbow of colors
from unconventional means, and her mother quickly sees her daughter in a
different light.
High
praise for Linda Elovitz Marshall and her story Rainbow Weaver! Accompanied by Elisa Chavarri’s intricate
designs and a palette of beautiful colors, Rainbow Weaver offers a unique
telling of making something out of nothing. In this story, unwanted trash bags
littered in a community are made into bags and clutches. The Author’s Note includes valuable insight
to the lives of Mayan weavers and how their handwork helps to provide resources
to their community.
A
wonderful book to read in either English or Spanish. For 6 years and up.
