Emma's Rug
By Allen Say
1996
First Published
3.89
Average Rating
32
Number of Pages
Through gorgeous illustrations and heartwarming words, children and adults will find inspiration in Emma's ability to find creativity within herself. Emma is a gifted young artist whose most prized possession is a small, shaggy rug. When her mother accidentally puts the rug in the washing machine and destroys it, Emma is devastated and ceases her art. But she soon comes to find that creativity comes from within, not from an object. A perfect gift for any young artist in your life.
Avg Rating
3.89
Number of Ratings
406
5 STARS
30%
4 STARS
38%
3 STARS
25%
2 STARS
5%
1 STARS
2%
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Author
Allen Say
Author · 26 books
Allen Say is one of the most beloved artists working today. He is the recipient of the Caldecott Medal for GRANDFATHER'S JOURNEY, and also won a Caldecott Honor and the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for THE BOY OF THE THREE-YEAR NAP (written by Dianne Snyder). Many of Allen’s stories are derived from his own experiences as a child. His other books include THE BICYCLE MAN, TEA WITH MILK, and TREE OF CRANES, hailed by The Horn Book in a starred review as “the achievement of a master in his prime.” Allen’s recent book, ERIKA-SAN, received a starred review in Publishers Weekly. He lives in Portland, Oregon.
