Out of a bitter storm comes a gift that saves a village. In this adaptation of an Italian folktale, the young fisherman Gianni braves the thawing, ice-bound lagoon of Burano to catch fish to feed the starving people of his island. His fiancee, Nicoletta, prays for his safety. Gianni, swept from his fishing boat, is rescued by a mermaid who whips the water into a length of elegant lace, which she gives to Gianni for Nicoletta's wedding veil. This gorgeously illustrated tale recounts the mythical origins of Burano lace, whose production has long been a vital part of the island's economy and vibrant culture, ensuring the islanders would never go hungry. The lace is still famed throughout the world for its scalloped, wave-like patterns.

 

This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2015 by Pelican Publishing Co .

Claudia Cangilla McAdam is the award-winning author of more than sixteen titles for children and young adults. She earned her bachelor's degree in English from Illinois State University and master's in theology from the Augustine Institute. McAdam's writing--fiction and nonfiction--has been published in Highlights for Children, Fortune, Denver Parent, Catholic Digest, and many other publications. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and lives with her family in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Traci Van Wagoner earned bachelor of fine arts degrees in illustration and advertising design from Utah State University and in toy design from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. In addition to book illustration, Van Wagoner writes, designs toys and characters, and paints portraits. She is a long-standing member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Van Wagoner lives in New York City, where she and her husband run their product development company, Imagine That! Design. Joan Schoettler grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. She earned a Masters degree in Reading and Writing from the University of San Francisco, and is a member of Society for Childrens Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI) and the American Library Association. Traci Van Wagoner earned bachelor of fine arts degrees in illustration and advertising design from Utah State University and in toy design from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. In addition to book illustration, Van Wagoner writes, designs toys and characters, and paints portraits. She is a long-standing member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Van Wagoner lives in New York City, where she and her husband run their product development company, Imagine That! Design.