by Joyce Sidman, illustrated by Pamela Zagarenski
A charmingly exploration of seasons and how they can be captured in colors and sounds (ie: old leaves and crushed berries smell purple, green "peeks from buds" and "white clinks in drinks.") Sidman's evocative word pictures and Zagarenski's mixed-media illustrations are perfect.
This
charming picture book is custom-made for teaching
poetry, the seasons, and
color in art. We LOVE the
charming illustrations, which mix collage, paintings on wood,
pencil drawings, and color washes.
Some of the poetic color-to-season or smell-to- season connections will likely be challenging for younger students to grasp, so we suggest you preface your read aloud by saying that this book shares how the author thinks of seasons. "Let's see if you think of the same colors and sounds when you think of the seasons, or if you think of different ones."
Reading Levels
Interest Level:
Preschool - Grade 3
Lexile Measure: AD570L
Grade Level Equivalent: 3.3
Awards Won
* Caldecott
2010 Honor Book
* Claudia
Lewis Award for Poetry
* Horn
Book Magazine Fanfare
Award
* New York Public Library 100 Best Titles for Sharing
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