A colorful exploration of the artwork and influences of Anni Albers, this engaging book introduces young readers to the fundamentals of weaving and the world of textiles Bert, a plucky but sometimes lazy bird, wakes up one morning to discover that his nest has fallen apart. After an unsuccessful search for a quick fix, he finds himself in the studio of the legendary artist Anni Albers, who shows him that weaving may be the perfect way to restore his home into something that’s useful and beautiful. A colorful exploration of the artwork and influences of Anni Albers—who changed our ideas about what is art and what is craft and what is both—this engaging book introduces young readers to the fundamentals of weaving and the world of textiles.