In a story of warmth and surprise, Allen Say explores the origins of artistic inspiration. Elegant illustrations portray the journey of a child who discovers that creativity ultimately comes from within. A young artist finds that her creativity comes from within when the rug that she had always relied upon for inspiration is destroyed.In a story of warmth and surprise, Allen Say explores the origins of artistic inspiration. Elegant illustrations portray the journey of a child who discovers that creativity ultimately comes from within. A young artist finds that her creativity comes from within when the rug that she had always relied upon for inspiration is destroyed.