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The Paper Girl by Lewis, Caryl
The Paper Girl by Lewis, Caryl
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"Plot and setting combine to give this fable a perennial feel." - Publisher's Weekly "Articulate narration and stunning illustrations harmonize to create a memorable, meaningful reading experience." - School Library Journal "Stunning illustrations utilizing the Japanese art of kirie--paper cutting--enliven this fabulistic feminist tale." - Foreword Reviews
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 of paper: bright, kind, and eager to please. When she's told she should be beautiful, she folds herself into a flower. When she's told she should be clever, she folds herself into a fox. When she's told she should be "a shining example to others," she folds herself into a star. But no matter what she becomes, it never feels like enough--until she does something truly beautiful, clever, and wonderfully brave. She says, "No." This modern fairy tale is powerfully written by award-winning author Caryl Lewis and illuminated with exquisite papercut illustrations by debut artist Kanako Abe.
Presented as a beautiful hardcover, with an intricately embossed cover and gilded edges, this book is perfect for both kids and adults--an invitation to honor your strength, embrace your voice, and discover your true self.
Author: Caryl Lewis
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Ltd
Published: 10/06/2026
Pages: 64
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 10.10h x 7.40w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781805701835
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
Foreword 08/27/2026
School Library Journal 09/01/2026 pg. 86
Publishers Weekly 10/12/2026
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 of paper: bright, kind, and eager to please. When she's told she should be beautiful, she folds herself into a flower. When she's told she should be clever, she folds herself into a fox. When she's told she should be "a shining example to others," she folds herself into a star. But no matter what she becomes, it never feels like enough--until she does something truly beautiful, clever, and wonderfully brave. She says, "No." This modern fairy tale is powerfully written by award-winning author Caryl Lewis and illuminated with exquisite papercut illustrations by debut artist Kanako Abe.
Presented as a beautiful hardcover, with an intricately embossed cover and gilded edges, this book is perfect for both kids and adults--an invitation to honor your strength, embrace your voice, and discover your true self.
Author: Caryl Lewis
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Ltd
Published: 10/06/2026
Pages: 64
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 10.10h x 7.40w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781805701835
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
Foreword 08/27/2026
School Library Journal 09/01/2026 pg. 86
Publishers Weekly 10/12/2026
About the Author
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.
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