A Ball of Yarn (2023)

Watercolour, colour pencils

230 mm* 305 mm; 11.5 cm x 15 cm Hardcover book



This picture book is an adaptation of the poem of the same name by Japanese poet Shuntaro Tanikawa. 

It tells the story of a little mouse who loves to knit. On an ordinary day, as she’s about to begin her usual knitting, a bright red ball of yarn catches her eye. The vibrant color of the thread seems almost magical, sparking her curiosity. Following the mysterious thread, the little mouse embarks on an unexpected journey, discovering new wonders and surprises along the way.


©2024 by Yetta Xu