The Knitting of Elizabeth Amelia - Tapa dura

Elizabeth Amelia was made of wool. Her mother knitted her just the way she wanted her: soft and cuddly and bouncy! Everyone loved her. After Elizabeth Amelia got married, she wanted a child of her own. But how could she decide which yarn was right for her baby? Then one day she comes up with a most surprising solution. In the tradition of familiar stories like The Gingerbread Man, this original folktale brings to life a delightful character in a tale full of good humor and warmth.

PATRICIA LEE GAUCH is the award-winning author of more than forty books for young readers. She lives in Hyde Park, New York.

BARBARA LAVALLEE has illustrated many favorite books for children, including the bestselling Mama, Do You Love Me? She lives in Anchorage, Alaska.