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Knitting Nell

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I sat down to read this book the other night and was utterly charmed by it. It's the story of a shy little girl, Nell, who sits and knits and listens to others, but never says very much. She quietly knits items for other people, and is eventually recognized for her charitable good works, and also finds her voice as she teaches her friends to knit.

I actually felt some tears welling up as I finished reading this story -- it was just so danged sweet. It also has a nice message about doing good for other people and how rewarding that can be -- but it doesn't cram the moral down your throat.

The illustrations are adorable, and they are plentiful. There are many full-page pictures, and some pages with a number of small, captioned, pictures.

I think this would be a wonderful book to read with a very small child who is interested in learning to knit, or to give to slightly older knitters to read on their own, and then discuss with them later.

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I bought this book for my 8 year old granddaughter who is beginning to knit. it teaches is okay to be a little different for other kids - and it also teaches the fine art of doing for others - Nell knits and gives away her knitting and teaches others to do the same.
A simple message that reaches the hearts of all.

As a knitter for charity myself, I was really pleased with this little book. It is the story of a little girl who has learned the joy of making for others, as well as herself. Can't wait to read it to my granddaughter.

Surrounded by friends who are focused on more trivial concerns, Nell quietly uses her talent to help people who are less fortunate. She gives her knitted treasures away without expectation, but is publicly rewarded in the end for her generosity.
The reader, like Nell's friends, learns the joy of such benevolence, an important lesson in this sometimes selfish society.

Nell knit EVERYWHERE and ALL THE TIME (and that's a problem, how?) but it takes the County Fair before her friends find out that Nell rarely knits for herself but mostly for others - including things for the town's orphans and items for people in war-torn countries. By the end of the book, she's teaching her friends how to knit for others. This is a great lead-in to charity knitting projects such as the Dulaan Project or other similar projects. This newly released picture book has gorgeously colored illustrations (done by the author). Destined to be a classic!

Sweet story about a little girl who often gets left out because others make fun of her, but in the end surprises everyone with her kindness and generosity. Whether you knit or not, this is an excellent story to read to your children.

The colors are rich without being garish, the illustrations are detailed & interesting, & the story is sweet with a generous message. My 2 1/2 year old daughter is constantly surrounded by needlework so she especially enjoys a book that is full of kids knitting!

I just read this book at my local library, and was instantly charmed. I may have to buy this soon. My friends and I knit everywhere, and are teaching children to knit. Nell is a great role-model. T he book is delightful; one to save for future grandchildren.

Nell is a sweet girl and precious friend. She loves to knit everywhere and makes wonderful gifts for others in need. While her friends complain about their problems, she knits. She teaches others about generosity, compassion and the importance of giving to those less fortunate. A great book for all ages.

Our daughter does not want to know the sex of her baby before it's born, so my husband and I gave definitely different shower gifts to her, including books instead of greeting cards. I gave Knitting Nell and my husband chose My Football Book. Both books were purchased through Amazon, and they came quickly and in excellent condition. They were perfect, and "even a boy" can learn to knit -- Knitting Nell is so modern and hip, I think she'd inspire anyone to give knitting a try (when he/she isn't playing football).