Emma is a gifted young artist whose most prized possession is a small, shaggy rug. When her mother accidentally puts the rug in the washing machine...
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Feb 18, 2009
Mary
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Who's to say where you can draw artistic inspiration from? I want a rug like Emma's. The illustrations are Beautiful water color illustrations that breathe life to the companion text. This is an uplifting read aloud with a wonderful message about talent, inspiration and the internal reward one can get from artistic expression.
Nov 26, 2010
Adam
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Title: Emma's Rug
Author: Allen Say
Illustrator: Allen Say
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
Year Originally Published: 1996 Approximate Interest Level / Reading Level: K - 2nd grade
Emma's Rug tells the story of Emma, a young Asian-American girl whose inspirations from her drawings come from her rug. Her paintings are both unique and spectacular and she eventually wins prizes for her artwork at the local and national levels. However, when her mot More...
Author: Allen Say
Illustrator: Allen Say
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
Year Originally Published: 1996 Approximate Interest Level / Reading Level: K - 2nd grade
Emma's Rug tells the story of Emma, a young Asian-American girl whose inspirations from her drawings come from her rug. Her paintings are both unique and spectacular and she eventually wins prizes for her artwork at the local and national levels. However, when her mot More...
Feb 01, 2010
Kristin
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This is a story of Emma who from birth had a rug in her room, and as she grew she became fond of the rug. Emma draws these beautiful drawings all because she thinks the rug gives her the ability to paint and draw. When her mother washes the rug, Emma is destroyed and doesn't think she can draw, until she learns that her talent comes from withing.
I really liked this book and think it amazing. I think this book sends a strong message that there isn't anyone thing that makes you talente More...
I really liked this book and think it amazing. I think this book sends a strong message that there isn't anyone thing that makes you talente More...
Feb 04, 2010
Lisa
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The illustrations are lovely, just gorgeous. I especially like the second to last one when Emma goes outside and becomes part of the foliage.
This is a wonderful story, with a somewhat too abrupt ending I thought, but it works okay enough. Emma is a gifted artist from a young age, and it’s interesting to see how she attributes her talent and abilities and how she discovers the truth.
This is a great book for any child as they can see another child discover what’s within he More...
This is a wonderful story, with a somewhat too abrupt ending I thought, but it works okay enough. Emma is a gifted artist from a young age, and it’s interesting to see how she attributes her talent and abilities and how she discovers the truth.
This is a great book for any child as they can see another child discover what’s within he More...
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Jan 24, 2011
Q_Donna
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Emma's Rug is a multicultural picture book that explores the creativity of Emma. When she was born someone gave her a rug that as she grows becomes a vital part of her life. She sleeps with it by her bed. She cuddles with it. It is clear as we read this text that the rug is an extension of Emma. One day she begins to draw and for a child her age it is quite a feat. She begins to win prizes for her art and the teachers and parents are in awe of her talent. No one can understand where she pi
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Mar 01, 2010
Connie
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Emma, like many children, has a very strange lovey. It's a rug.
And that rug, with its fluff, is her inspiration for all the art she does, all the awards she wins that she doesn't care about.
Until her mother washes it, and poor Emma is totally traumatized. I'm not sure if that scene is over-the-top or not, but the girl literally throws out all her pictures and stops talking in class. The happy ending comes when she sees she can get her inspiration from the world instead of More...
And that rug, with its fluff, is her inspiration for all the art she does, all the awards she wins that she doesn't care about.
Until her mother washes it, and poor Emma is totally traumatized. I'm not sure if that scene is over-the-top or not, but the girl literally throws out all her pictures and stops talking in class. The happy ending comes when she sees she can get her inspiration from the world instead of More...
Jul 02, 2010
Lizette
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Emma's rug is about a young artist who believes her inspiration comes to her from staring at her rug. The watercolor illustrations are not only beautiful and realistic but also powerful. The illustration of Emma on page 23 vividly depicts how upset she is when she finds out her mother has washed her rug. A good read for all students in grades K-8.
Jun 11, 2009
Lesley
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Another fascinating story and illustrations by Allen Say! The little girl in this story is an interesting character who makes me wonder what's going on in her mind. Is this just "the mind of an artist," or is something else at work too?
Dec 17, 2009
JustOneMoreBook.com
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This thought-provoking tale of talent and torment invites us to ponder the source of creativity and offers a rare and respectful glimpse into the depths of the gifted child.
For more books about art, artists and imagination,
check out Deborah Freedman’s webpage:
http://www.deborahfreedman.net/readingsu...
You can learn about the unique social and emotional needs of gifted children here:
http://www.sengifted.org/articles_bookli...
Listen to our chat a More...
For more books about art, artists and imagination,
check out Deborah Freedman’s webpage:
http://www.deborahfreedman.net/readingsu...
You can learn about the unique social and emotional needs of gifted children here:
http://www.sengifted.org/articles_bookli...
Listen to our chat a More...
Jan 29, 2011
Angie
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Cute story, beautiful illustrations as always. Allen Say does wonderful work. Excellent message about finding your talent within instead of without.
Oct 26, 2011
Allison
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.....I have no idea what happened or what this book was really about but I liked it anyway. I liked it a lot.
Nov 28, 2010
Jane
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Allen Say's illustrations are beautifully realistic -- though they are not my style -- and the story's cute.
Aug 22, 2011
jeannine
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Wonderful book for the budding artist! Right up there with Reynold's The Dot!! :)
May 13, 2009
Snorkle
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I'm not sure how I feel about this book. The story was going along so smoothly, but then it took a sudden turn and I was a little startled and saddened. The ending did tie everything back together again, but not in such a way that I was completely happy. I might recommend if you were a fan of Allen Say already.
*Taken from my book reviews blog: http://reviewsatmse.blogspot.com/2009/05...
*Taken from my book reviews blog: http://reviewsatmse.blogspot.com/2009/05...
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