Leave Me Alone!

This Caldecott Honor Book tells the wonderfully funny and relatable story of a grandmother who desperately needs some quiet time to knit sweaters for her numerous grandchildren. Frustrated by the constant noise at home, she ventures further and further away, from her backyard to the moon and even outer space, encountering a host of quirky characters who just won't "leave her alone!" It's a delightful modern folktale about perseverance, the universal need for personal space, and the deep love that motivates even the most exasperated grandmothers. Perfect for sparking conversations about boundaries and big feelings.

A 2017 Caldecott Honor Book that The New York Times calls “both classic and ultracontemporary,” Leave Me Alone! is an epic tale about one grandmother, a giant sack of yarn, and her ultimate quest to finish her knitting. One day, a grandmother shouts, "LEAVE ME ALONE!" and leaves her tiny home and her very big family to journey to the moon and beyond to find peace and quiet to finish her knitting. Along the way, she encounters ravenous bears, obnoxious goats, and even hordes of aliens! But nothing stops grandma from accomplishing her goal—knitting sweaters for her many grandchildren to keep them warm and toasty for the coming winter. Vera Brosgol's slyly clever and unexpectedly funny modern folktale is certain to warm even the coldest of hearts. A 2017 Caldecott Honor Book A New York Times Notable Children's Book A National Public Radio Best Book of 2016 A Horn Book Best Book of 2016 A Huffington Post Best Picture Book of 2016