num_pages: 32
description: A retelling of the Chinese folktale “The Chuang Brocade”The Weaving of a Dream is the story of a widow who provides for her sons by creating intricate brocades. One day, she trades a brocade for a beautiful painting of a palace. She then spends years lovingly recreating the scene in brocade only to lose her work on a windy day. After everything she has done for her family, her youngest son seeks to recover the lost treasure, traveling through terrible weather and rocky terrain.Great for ages 5 and up. Beautiful and vibrant full-color illustrations.
language: English
title: The Weaving of a Dream
titlecomplete: The Weaving of a Dream
genres: Asian Literature, Fiction, China, Childrens, Picture Books, Fairy Tale Retellings, Folklore, Fairy Tales, Art, Fantasy
ratings_count: 342
publisher: Puffin Books