My Hands Tell a Story - by Kelly Starling Lyons

About the Book

A little girl, baking bread with her grandmother, becomes transported by the tales her grandmother's hands tell--those that spring from the rose-painted nails, a flower-banded wedding ring, and the way her fingers move and glide. These hands have many tales to tell. But only if you listen.

Book Synopsis

A little girl named Zoe bakes bread with her grandmother. As they bake, Zoe becomes transported by the tales her grandmother's hands tell. The tales spring from her grandmother's rose-painted nails, a flower-banded wedding ring, and the way her fingers move and glide. These hands have many tales to tell. But only if you listen. My Hands Tell a Story is a critically acclaimed, award-winning, heartwarming picture book that captures the love and affection within a family as one generation passes history and wisdom down to another. The book emphasizes: Family Connections: Explore the loving relationship between Zoe and her grandmother and the stories and knowledge the grandmother shares through the life experiences etched in her hands. Discovering Identity: Watch Zoe learn more about her family history and how the experience inspires her to ponder her own future. Imagination: Enter Zoe's mind and see how she envisions her grandmother's past, and her own. Vibrant llustrations: Gaze at the unique, expressive, evocative visuals that help bring the story to life.

About the Author

Like Zoe, author Kelly Starling Lyons grew up baking treats with her grandma. Now, she celebrates those special moments in stories. Kelly has written many acclaimed children's books, including Caldecott Honor winner Going Down Home with Daddy, Christopher Award winner Tiara's Hat Parade, and Geisel Honor winner Ty's Travels: Zip, Zoom. She is a teaching artist and a founding member of The Brown Bookshelf. Kelly lives in North Carolina with her family.