{"product_id":"the-paper-girl-caryl-lewis","title":"The Paper Girl (Caryl Lewis)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e'A brilliant example of the power of picture books: concept, words, images and design all work together to deliver a message that every girl - every child -  needs to hear.'\u003c\/i\u003e - Nicola Davies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis is the story of a girl made from paper, who is bright and kind and eager to please.  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWhen she is told she should be \u003cb\u003ebeautiful\u003c\/b\u003e, she folds herself into a flower; when she is told she should be \u003cb\u003eclever\u003c\/b\u003e, she folds herself into a fox; when she is told she should be a '\u003cb\u003eshining example\u003c\/b\u003e to others', she folds herself into a star.  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBut nothing she does is ever quite enough - until she does something truly beautiful, clever and shiningly wonderful. \u003cb\u003eShe says, 'No.' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSo unfolds this\u003cb\u003e modern fairy tale\u003c\/b\u003e, powerfully written by the\u003cb\u003e multi-award-winning author, Caryl Lewis\u003c\/b\u003e. Her words are paired with \u003cb\u003eexquisite papercut artwork\u003c\/b\u003e by début illustrator Kanako Abe. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePackaged 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.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Powerful, moving and magical.' \u003c\/i\u003e- Eloise Williams, inaugural Children's Laureate Wales\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e'A real work of art with a powerful message about staying true to yourself. This is a book to read, share and treasure.'\u003c\/i\u003e - Clare Fayers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e'A poignant and truly moving tale of empowerment that will speak across generations.' \u003c\/i\u003e- Sita Brahmachari\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAutorenportrait\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaryl Lewis \u003c\/b\u003eis a multi-award-winning Welsh novelist, children's writer, playwright and screenwriter. Her breakthrough novel \u003ci\u003eMartha, Jac a Sianco\u003c\/i\u003e is widely regarded as a modern classic of Welsh literature and sits on the Welsh curriculum. 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 other screenwriting work includes credits on BBC\/S4C thrillers \u003ci\u003eHinterland\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHidden\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2022, her first works in English were published. First came her adult novel \u003ci\u003eDrift\u003c\/i\u003e, which was named Waterstones Welsh Book of the Year and later scooped Wales Book of the Year - with Caryl making history as the first author to win this coveted award in both languages. Next came her children's novel, \u003ci\u003eSeed \u003c\/i\u003e(Macmillan) and a picture book illustrated by Carmen Saldana, \u003ci\u003eThe Boy Who Dreamed Dragons\u003c\/i\u003e (Puffin). These titles won enormous acclaim and have been published in multiple languages around the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaryl is also a visiting lecturer in Creative Writing at Cardiff University. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKanako Abe\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003cb\u003ekanakoabe.art\/\u003c\/b\u003e and follow her on Instagram under the handle \u003cb\u003e@abemanatee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWeitere Angaben\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eBuch (Hardcover), Englisch, 64 Seiten\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Weltbild.ch: Bücher \u0026 Outlet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66276375429469,"sku":"K010774044","price":16.3,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/8915\/0045\/files\/1077404400001A.jpg?v=1792526959","url":"https:\/\/weltbild.ch\/products\/the-paper-girl-caryl-lewis","provider":"Weltbild.ch Bücher \u0026 Outlet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}