{"product_id":"the-paper-girl-9781805701835","title":"The Paper Girl","description":"\u003cb\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 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is the story of a girl made of paper: bright, kind, and eager to please. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen she's told she should be \u003cb\u003ebeautiful\u003c\/b\u003e, she folds herself into a flower. When she's told she should be \u003cb\u003eclever\u003c\/b\u003e, she folds herself into a fox. When she's told she should be \"a\u003cb\u003e shining example\u003c\/b\u003e to others,\" she folds herself into a star. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut no matter what she becomes, it never feels like enough--until she does something truly beautiful, clever, and wonderfully brave. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eShe says, \"No.\" \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis \u003cb\u003emodern fairy tale\u003c\/b\u003e is powerfully written by\u003cb\u003e award-winning author Caryl Lewis \u003c\/b\u003eand illuminated with \u003cb\u003eexquisite papercut illustrations \u003c\/b\u003eby debut artist Kanako Abe. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePresented 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. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Powerful, moving and magical.' - Eloise Williams\u003cbr\u003e'A real work of art with a powerful message about staying true to yourself. This is a book to read, share and treasure.' - Clare Fayers\u003cbr\u003e'A poignant and truly moving tale of empowerment that will speak across generations.' - Sita Brahmachari\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Caryl Lewis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Frances Lincoln Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/06\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.10h x 7.40w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781805701835\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/27\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2026 pg. 86\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/12\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaryl Lewis\u003c\/b\u003e is 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 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Paper Girl--\u003c\/i\u003ea fairy tale for children and adults alike, illustrated by paper artist Kanako Abe--was written for her daughter. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBased in Seattle, Washington, \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\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eand follow her on Instagram under the handle \u003cb\u003e@abemanatee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Caryl Lewis \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":49001635807389,"sku":"9781805701835","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_29d5fe10-f56e-4fce-ac7b-1d2c458e5618.jpg?v=1791983017","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-paper-girl-9781805701835","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}