Extra Yarn is a 2012 picture book written by Mac Barnett and illustrated by Jon Klassen. The book tells the story of a girl named Annabelle who knits for everyone in her town with a supply of yarn, until an archduke wants the yarn for himself. The book was a recipient of the 2013 Caldecott Honor for its illustrations.[1] It received a starred review from Publishers Weekly.[2]
 Front cover, designed by Mac Barnett | |
| Author | Mac Barnett |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Jon Klassen |
| Country | United States of America |
| Language | English |
| Published | 2012 |
| Publisher | Balzer + Bray/HarperCollins |
| Awards | Caldecott Honor Boston Globe–Horn Book Award |
| ISBN | 978-0-06-195338-5 |
Film edit
In 2014, Weston Woods adapted this book to an animated film,[3] narrated by Nicola Barber, and directed by Soup2Nuts. The film won the ALA Notable Video award by the ALSC.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Extra Yarn". Kirkus Reviews. October 5, 2011. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
- ^ "Children's Book Review: Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett, illus. by Jon Klassen". Publishers Weekly. October 31, 2011. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
- ^ Barnett, Mac; Klassen, Jon (2014). Extra Yarn. Danbury, CT: Weston Woods Studios. ISBN 978-0-545-69507-7.
- ^ "2015 Notable Children's Videos". ALSC. 15 December 2015. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
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