Description: "With lyrical text and ... illustrations, this picture book tells the story of an Iranian boy who makes a family rug with his grandmother and learns the beauty and purpose of imperfection"--
Review Quotes: ★ "Though told in present tense, the narration has the feel of family lore burnished by years of reflection." --Publishers Weekly, starred review
★ "A precious intergenerational story, steeped in art, culture, and the beautiful idea of a perfect memory." --Booklist, starred review ★ "A gift made of childhood recall, wrapped in the making of a Persian rug, an act of creating 'precious memories out of everyday chores.'" --School Library Journal, starred review ★ "A tender celebration of tradition, family bonds, and the beauty of imperfection." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ "Families will enjoy reading A Knot Is Not a Tangle to inspire creativity and reflect upon family traditions." --BookPage, starred review "A lovely storytime pick with plenty of room for discussion." --The Bulletin "[A] tender story....an example of the beauty of the process and of the importance of family relationships." --The Horn Book