Tom is the third brother of a family of farmers, but unlike his brothers, he can't be bothered to work hard in the fields. Because it makes me feel awkward to recommend an old book that is out of print, I want to offer the reassurance that copies can be found on Amazon UK for a pound.and even with the shipping, I promise that it is worth it (if you like the books that I like). Tom Ass, or The Second Gift, by Ann Lawrence (1972, Macmillan, middle grade, 141 pages), illustraed by Ionicus, is one of my all time favorite childhood books. And so in the next few days I'll be featuring some of my favorites (with more recommendations to be found in the comments on Brightly Woven). In talking yesterday about Brightly Woven, I realized how much I like "textile fantasies." Those would be books in which the textile arts (weaving, spinning, sewing, etc) are front and center where along with the story qua story, the reader also gets to be part of the making process.
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