How Nikki Shared Her Coat

paperback, 64 pages, 1994

 

This delightful true story will entertain and educate youngsters and adults alike as Nikki, a Samoyed, shares her fur with her family. A happy and playful dog, she provides soft, fluffy fur to be made into a beautiful blanket. After months of brushing, spinning and knitting, the blanket is finished. Nikki looks at it and smiles. She has shared her coat to keep her family warm. The book includes an inspiring section for people who are interested in learning to spin. Easy to understand instructions take the reader from the beginning stage of collecting the dog's hair to the final product —beautiful yarn. A yarn sample is included.