The Spoon - by Sandra Siemens (Hardcover)

About the Book

"A compelling picture book that tells the story of a young girl who discovers an old spoon in a drawer in her kitchen. This spoon is a very special spoon, passed down through generations, originally belonging to her great-grandmother. But what use is a spoon if you can't use it to dig holes, play music, or even just to eat soup?"--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

A sweet immigration story, with unique illustrations, that reflects on the importance of family and tradition.

A compelling picture book that tells the story of a young girl who discovers an old spoon in a drawer in her kitchen. This spoon is a very special spoon, passed down through generations, originally belonging to her great-grandmother. But what use is a spoon if you can't use it to dig holes, play music, or even just to eat soup?

A heart-warming and humorous story that reflects on themes of immigration, family, and tradition.

Review Quotes

"A spoon passed down through generations belies an extraordinary history in this work of family legacy ... Siemens's reflection on a family heirloom interrogates an object's utility and value, while Lozano's perspective-shifting B&W drawings with limited spot color contemplate a future in which the spoon--and its history--are out in the open. Ages 5-7."--Publishers Weekly

"The Spoon is remarkably profound. What use is an object? How do we balance the weight of the past with the desires of the present? What do we owe to the stories that brought us here? Siemens manages to pose these questions in simple, spare language. 'It reminds me of a shell that carries the sounds of the sea, ' she writes. 'I put the spoon to my ear, but it's quiet. For now, it doesn't have anything to say.' Thankfully, that's not the case with the book. It's an elegant and wise work, capable of delivering oceans of meaning in easily consumed spoonfuls."--New York Times