Emma's Rug is a story that would remind any reader of where our creativity comes from and places where we might get inspiration. Most children have a blanket, a doll, or a stuffed animal that they carry around with them everywhere they go, just like Emma and her Rug. Many adults can probably remember when they had one too, which makes this story resonate with many adults and children.
As a teacher this book could be used to get children thinking about where they get their inspiration for their artwork or stories or anything they need to be creative for. It would be helpfult to define words in the story that students may not know; such as: tapir, pangolin, or maestro. Some questions to ask the students may be: Why did her inspiration come from this rug, why was it so special to her? How did she get her inspiration back? Do you have something special to you?
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