A spellbinding keepsake book about learning to say 'no' and the transformative beauty of becoming who you truly are, brought to life with exquisite papercut artwork. This is the story of a girl made from paper, who is bright and kind and eager to please. When she is told she should be beautiful, she folds herself into a flower; when she is told she should be clever, she folds herself into a fox; when she is told she should be a 'shining example to others', she folds herself into a star. But nothing she does is ever quite enough - until she does something truly beautiful, clever and shiningly wonderful. She says, 'No.' So unfolds this modern fairy tale, powerfully written by the multi-award-winning author, Caryl Lewis. Her words are paired with exquisite papercut artwork by début illustrator Kanako Abe. Packaged as a beautiful hardback - featuring gilded edges, an embossed cover and an intricate diecut design sitting over the title page - this book is suitable for children and adults alike . . . An invitation to celebrate your strength and find your true self.
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Caryl Lewis is a multi-award-winning Welsh novelist, children's writer, playwright, and screenwriter. Her breakthrough novel Martha, Jac a Sianco is widely regarded as a modern classic of Welsh literature and the film adaptation, with a screenplay by Caryl herself, went on to win six BAFTAs and the Spirit of the Festival Award at the Celtic Media Festival. Her latest book The Paper Girl-a fairy tale for children and adults alike, illustrated by paper artist Kanako Abe-was written for her daughter.
Based in Seattle, Washington, Kanako Abe specializes in the intricate art of kirie, a traditional Japanese term that translates to paper cutting. She transforms sheets of washi paper-hand-dyed washi with indigo, rust, or Japanese sumi ink-into exquisite designs using a precision knife. Hours of dedication and concentration are woven into each piece. Visit her website kanakoabe.art/and follow her on Instagram under the handle @abemanatee