Stories for living

The Sandpaper Girl

Abstract

On Paper Houses Street, the Origami-Purlstitch family lives in a graph-paper notepad with their daughter Lily. But unlike her parents, the rough-skinned little girl can’t be around wool or delicate paper. But what if she could make friends with wood?

A sweet story about a sandpaper girl trying to find her place in a world of breathtaking beauty.

Highlights

  • The story features a young protagonist who feels like a black sheep and who slowly begins to learn about herself and gain self-confidence.
  • Pierrette Dubé has imagined a universe where everything is made from craft supplies!
  • Cara Carmina brings the author’s vision to life through bright, adorable dioramas layered with multiple textures.