This book jumped out at me last month while checking out books with my 3 year-old, and being an avid crocheter/yarn hoarder, obviously I picked it up. And dang if it isn't adorable and just an all around great little book. Great story, and wonderful illustrations. 3 year-old and I read it, and then I temporarily considered "losing" it, so I didn't have to return it to the library. Alas, my conscience won out, but not before this book became an instant favorite around the rossco household. Definitely on Amazon right this minute looking to order a copy for our home.

The magic box of yarn, that could make sweater to cover everyone and many house and tress as well.A beautiful book about generosity and sharing.

 Extra Yarn is probably my favorite picture book from last year, and I literally screamed with joy when it won the Caldecott Honor. Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen are a wonderful team, and the fairy tale almost-echoes are so wonderful, picked up in Klassen’s use of color.

Cute & cuddly story, wonderful art, with a few chuckles and precious without being sappy.

My friend Cheryl asks in her review if children would like this book. My niece and nephew thought it was great! They just adored the utter silliness of knitting sweaters for houses, mailboxes, and trees, and they loved that Anabelle had this awesome magical thing that she could use in such a funny, friendly way. The illustrations, with their black and white tones gradually being taken over by color just pleased their little eyes. And naturally, the appearance of the bear and rabbit from [b:I Want My Hat Back|11233988|I Want My Hat Back|Jon Klassen|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1327888784s/11233988.jpg|16160067] was the highlight of the story. Although, being Miss Logical, my niece had to figure out how the eaten rabbit from I Want My Hat Back could appear in this book. "Well," she decided, "he must be a ghost." Must be.