Winter Is Here by Kevin Henkes 2020 Paperback Book Seasonal Story-image
Winter Is Here by Kevin Henkes 2020 Paperback Book Seasonal Story-image

Winter Is Here by Kevin Henkes 2020 Paperback Book Seasonal Story

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Item Length: 11.3 in Format: Trade Paperback Publisher: HarperCollins Grade To: Third Grade Topic: concepts / Seasons, Nature & The Natural World / General (See Also Headings under Animals), General Genre: Juvenile Fiction Number of Pages: 40 Pages Item Width: 9.3 in Synopsis: This picture book about winter celebrates the sights, sounds, and smells of the season. From Caldecott Medalist and Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes and acclaimed painter Laura Dronzek, the bestselling and award-winning creators of seasonal favorites When Spring Comes and In the Middle of Fall. Snow falls, animals burrow, and children prepare for the wonders winter brings. Caldecott Medalist and award-winning author Kevin Henkes's striking text introduces basic concepts of language and the unique beauty of the winter season. Laura Dronzek's expressive paintings beautifully capture the joyful wonders of winter. This is an engaging companion to the bestselling When Spring Comes and In the Middle of Fall. Winter Is Here is an ideal choice for story time, seasonal curriculums, and bedtime reading. Language: English Intended Audience: Juvenile Audience Dewey Edition: 23 ISBN-13: 9780062747204 Item Weight: 6.1 Oz ISBN-10: 0062747207 Illustrator: Yes, Dronzek, Laura Author: Kevin Henkes Publication Year: 2020 Grade From: Preschool gtin13: 9780062747204 Reviews: This accomplished picture book details the season of winter. Author Henkes' text is simple but evocative, observing winter in perceptive and sometimes-playful detail. Illustrator Dronzek's acrylic illustrations...enrich and deepen the text as they add story details and warmth. ...A polished, playful story in which words and pictures dance in perfect harmony., "This accomplished picture book details the season of winter. Author Henkes' text is simple but evocative, observing winter in perceptive and sometimes-playful detail. Illustrator Dronzek's acrylic illustrations...enrich and deepen the text as they add story details and warmth. ...A polished, playful story in which words and pictures dance in perfect harmony." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Gorgeous...An appealing series of pictures shows the boy donning boots and zippers, vests and zippers, and jackets and zippers, wryly underscored by humorous text. ...The gentle repetitions continue as winter stays, and stays and stays, until it finally shrinks away and slips around the corner into a gorgeous, green spring. ...The large format, language, and pictures merge in a just-right read-aloud for fans of winter's charms." -- ALA Booklist (starred review) "Another must-have seasonal picture book created through the amazing collaboration of Henkes and Dronzek. . . .The descriptive word choice is able to set the scene perfectly with so few words, and the soft illustrations match and enrich the text seamlessly. . . .Bundle up for this wonderful wintry tale of all the highs and lows that the season has to offer." -- School Library Journal (starred review) "Henkes and Dronzek present a lyrical ode to winter and its many moods. The text, marked by a gentle rhythm, uses descriptive language to bring the season to vivid life...Expressive, full-bleed spreads steal the show." -- The Horn Book "A cinematically enticing take on winter, and the atmospheric lyricism is seasonally suitable. ...A cozy evocation both of the real and imagined experience of days measured by the white stuff." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Acrylic paintings that spill off the pages set the scene through this book, an exploration of the long winter's season's juxtapositions. . .Winter's journey, difficult and serene as it may be, ends with the full-page color spread that is spring. The simple, lyrical text and rich, soft illustrations work together to provide the perfect, snuggle-under-the-covers storytime experience." -- St. Louis Post-Dispatch "Have a warm cup of cocoa, snuggle up with a youngster and share Winter Is Here, a charmer by best-selling, award-winning Kevin Henkes. . . his poetic words [are] accompanied by soft artwork by Laura Dronzek. . . .The season's never looked or sounded better." -- The Missourian brand: HarperCollins Book Title: Winter Is Here Dewey Decimal: E Item Height: 0.2 in

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Winter Is Here - Paperback By Henkes, Kevin - GOOD Product Id: 0062747207 Condition: USED_GOOD Notes: Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc...

  1. This charming picture book beautifully captures the magic of winter with soft, dreamy illustrations and simple, lyrical text. Kevin Henkes perfectly conveys the wonder of snowy days, cozy moments, and seasonal changes in a way that delights both kids and adults. A wonderful read-aloud to share during chilly months—even in good used condition, it feels like new!

    Robyn Thomas

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