Paper Girl

Paper Girl by Caryl Lewis is a modern fairy tale for readers who love lyrical storytelling, emotional depth and artwork you’ll want to linger over. With Kanako Abe’s intricate papercut illustrations, it’s also a keepsake picture book that looks as beautiful on the shelf as it feels in your hands. Meet a girl made from paper: bright, kind, and always trying to fit the shape others want. When she’s told to be beautiful, she folds into a flower; clever, into a fox; a shining example, into a star. Each new expectation asks her to bend a little more, until she discovers a different kind of power in a single word. Perfect for children and adults, Paper Girl is a thoughtful read about self-worth, boundaries, people-pleasing, and finding your true self. Add it to your collection and discover a story you’ll want to revisit and share.