Many Shapes of Clay: A Story of Healing

A young girl named Eisha creates a special shape out of clay that reminds her of her father, the ocean, and a lemon. When she taps it, the clay shatters, teaching her to live with loss and the power of creation. The book celebrates diversity and shares a gentle message about healing and creation.

Format: Hardback
Length: 44 pages
Publication date: 04 May 2021
Publisher: Prestel

Eisha, a young girl, lives with her mother, a ceramic artist, who helps her create a special shape out of clay. The shape reminds Eisha of her father, the ocean, and a lemon. As Eisha and her mother go through their neighborhood, doing errands, the clay hardens and shatters into pieces when Eisha taps it.

In this poignant and powerful book, Kenesha Sneed explores the theme of loss and the transformative power of creating something new from what is left behind. Through her bold colors, graphic lines, and gestural textures, Sneed illustrates the diverse characters in the book and shares a gentle message that we all have the ability to heal and create.

Eisha learns to embrace the sense of loss and finds joy in making something new out of the remnants of her father's memory. The clay represents the memories and experiences that have shaped her, and by breaking it, she is able to release them and move forward.

The book celebrates diversity and encourages readers to appreciate the beauty of difference. It reminds us that even in the face of loss, we can find hope and create something new that is beautiful and meaningful.

Overall, "The Shape of Us" is a powerful and inspiring book that will resonate with readers of all ages. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of creativity to heal and transform.

Weight: 562g
Dimension: 238 x 277 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783791374680