Anni and Bert: A Weaving Story for Children

A Children’s Book About Weaving, Textiles, and Anni Albers

When Bert the bird wakes to find that his nest has fallen apart, he wants a quick way to fix it. His search eventually leads him to the studio of artist Anni Albers, where he discovers that weaving might be just what he needs to create a home that is both useful and beautiful.

Anni & Bert: A Weaving Story introduces children to weaving, textile art, and the creative process through an imaginative story inspired by the work of legendary textile artist Anni Albers. Along the way, children begin to see how threads become cloth and how something made by hand can be both practical and a work of art.

We especially like this book as an introduction before children begin weaving themselves. Pair it with a simple wooden loom and yarn, then let Bert’s discovery continue through hands-on work.

Product Details

• Title: Anni & Bert: A Weaving Story
• Author: Emily Hall
• Illustrator: Victoria Semykina
• Publisher: The Museum of Modern Art
• Year: 2025
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 40
• Alder & Alouette Recommended Age: 7–9 years