Unraveled

★ “A cozy, lovable picture book and a promising debut for Hatch.”—Booklist, Starred Review

“A sweetly appealing story.” —Kirkus Reviews

“A minimum of text, expanded upon by similarly spare artwork, captures the essence of a child’s attachment to a beloved object. . . An adorable story that will make lapsitters feel wrapped in a parent’s love, and useful for conversations about letting go.”—School Library Journal

“Scribbly digital art, textured with pencil-style strokes, captures the many soft fibers of the fabrics, also adding cute rosy cheek marks to Cole and Mama. Kids who have had to let go of an old toy or blanket will understand Cole’s predicament, and cat aficionados will be pleased by the presence of a white and gray striped cat who participates in Cole’s playtime (and possibly the blanket’s unraveling). This is a tender story about necessarily closing an old door but still honoring it as a new one opens.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books