The Weaver
Age 5+
Animal Stories Picture Storybooks
Creators
Qian ("Chen") Shi grew up in Shijiazhuang, a northern city in China. She has always been drawn to stories and loved making pictures. Her short animation Shoe won two awards and she has worked with Donna Wilson, Volvo and Disney. She now lives with her husband, Callum, in East London. The inspiration for her debut picture book The Weaver was a spider's web with a piece of leaf in the middle, as if the spider had collected it. Secretly, Qian is a little bit afraid of spiders.
Reviews
Shi integrates facts about the natural world with this unusual arachnid adventure to great effect, underscoring the fragility of life and habitats in the natural world.
Irish Times
Simply stunning
Baby London
Fragility, strength, and creativity are eloquently conveyed in this affecting tale. A good storytime selection and discussion starter about resilience.
School Library Journal
Stanley’s story is beautiful and wise
Kirkus
Charming
Booklist
There’s a lot to love in this debut picture book from Qian Shi, not in the least her fine and delicate artwork that sings of heart and love.
Do You Ever Stop to Think? blog
Simply and beautifully told… rich in potential in a nursery or classroom setting
Red Reading Hub
Beautifully illustrated… The Weaver gives us a great and determined hero, and tells us much about the fragility of nature and its enduring power
The School Librarian