Book details

Macmillan Children's Book

A Single Pebble

A Story of the Silk Road

Author: Bonnie Christensen

A Single Pebble

A Single Pebble

$11.99

About This Book

In 9th century China, a little girl sends a small jade pebble to travel with her father along the Silk Road. The pebble passes from his hand all the way to the Republic of Venice, the end of the...

Page Count
40
On Sale
11/11/2013
Age Range
4-7

Book Details

In 9th century China, a little girl sends a small jade pebble to travel with her father along the Silk Road. The pebble passes from his hand all the way to the Republic of Venice, the end of the Silk Road, where a boy cherishes it and sees the value of this gift from a girl at the end of the road.

A Neal Porter Book

Imprint Publisher

Roaring Brook Press

ISBN

9781466858145

In The News

“With illustrations that echo, at turns, the distinct traditions of Chinese, Islamic and European art, Ms. Christensen brings a sense of affable generosity to the dynamic interplay of cultures that formed the original information superhighway.” —The Wall Street Journal

“Luminous artwork is the highlight of this child's introduction to the Silk Road.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Christensen's atmospheric paintings and prose provide lively snapshots of life on the Silk Road.” —Publishers Weekly

“The colorful illustrations reflect the customs and culture of each stop on the trade route, and the simple text gives context clues for children unfamiliar with the setting and historical period.” —School Library Journal

About the Creators

A Single Pebble

A Single Pebble

$11.99