"Knit Your Bit: A World War I Story" by Deborah Hopkinson follows the journey of a young girl named Aiden during World War I. As the war rages on, Aiden learns about the importance of supporting the troops and the role knitting plays in the war effort. Inspired by her brother, who is serving overseas, she joins her friends in a community campaign to knit hats and scarves for soldiers. Through the power of creativity and teamwork, Aiden discovers resilience and the impact of small acts of kindness during challenging times. The story highlights themes of courage, community, and the significance of home front efforts. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Penguin Putnam Inc .

Steven Guarnaccia is the chair of the Illustration Program at Parsons The New School for Design in New York City. His art has appeared in many national and international magazines. Deborah Hopkinson's most recent book is the ALA Award-Winning Apples to Oregon . Her other titles include Under the Quilt of NIght (Also illustrated by James E. Ransome) and Fannie in the Kitchen . She lives in Oregon.