Original paintings by Renée Graef vividly illustrate the process of tapestry weaving for an immersive reading experience
Inspired by real historical figures, the Gobelins manufactory, and a famous tapestry in the J Paul Getty Museum for authentic storytelling
Features a determined young girl overcoming societal barriers to pursue her passion for weaving, inspiring young readers
Includes 40 pages of text and detailed illustrations, making it suitable for ages 6 and up
Hardcover format designed for durability and longevity
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Alexandra S. D. Hinrichs Illustrated by Renée Graef
Step back in time to seventeenth-century Paris with Thérèse, a talented young girl who lives and works at the Gobelins Manufactory, where Europe’s greatest artisans make tapestries and luxury objects for King Louis XIV. Even though girls are not trained on the great looms there, Thérèse p