Waiting for the Owl’s Call by Gloria Whelan and The Roses in My Carpets by Rukhsana Khan both feature Afghani weavers. The next two books should be previewed before reading them to your kids, because they touch on quite sad situations (in addition to the weaving). Guatemalan weavers are legendary for their intricate textiles, and have been weaving their clothing, blankets, and other pieces since pre-Columbian times- this book is a great introduction for your kids! This book also features an intergenerational family, this time Mayan, who weave elaborate and colorful designs to sell at the market. ![]() I love this book because the main character is a contemporary American Indian child, with a theme that all kids will appreciate: having the patience to keep trying during a difficult task (in this case weaving a basket).Ībuela’s Weave by Omar Castaneda takes place in Guatemala. Kunu is a Penobscot boy who is trying to learn how to weave the baskets that the men in his tribal nation have made for generations. ![]() Kunu’s Basket: A Story from Indian Island by Lee DeCora Francis (who is Penobscot and HoChunk) takes place in present day Maine, US. This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support! Multicultural Books to Accompany Weaving Projects Explore these books with your children and then try one of the incredible weaving projects for kids! Learn how weaving is an age-old craft in multiple cultures around the world. Today we’re looking at weaving around the world: from Ghana to Afghanistan, Guatemala to the Navajo in the southwest US.
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