"Anna Carries Water" by Laura James tells the story of a young girl named Anna who learns about responsibility, perseverance, and the significance of community. Living in a small village, Anna's daily task of fetching water from the nearby well becomes a journey of self-discovery. As she navigates the challenges of her environment and encounters various obstacles, Anna develops strength and resilience. Along the way, she also learns the importance of teamwork and the ways in which her contributions can make a difference in her community. This heartwarming tale emphasizes the value of hard work and the bonds that connect us all. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 40 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2013 by Tradewind Books .

Laura James's love of storytelling began at an early age and led her to undertake a degree in Film Studies and an MA in Writing for Young People at Bath Spa University. Laura's debut novel Captain Pug was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize in 2017. Laura lives near Bath with her two dachshunds, Brian and Florence. Emily Fox is a Bristol-based illustrator who graduated from Falmouth University. She loves to experiment with colour, funny stories and animals, which means that Fabio is the perfect project for her! Olive Senior, originally from Jamaica, is a poet and author. Her short story collection "Summer Lightning" won the 1987 Commonwealth Writers' Prize. She lives in Toronto.