Ezra Jack Keats è stato un pioniere letterario, che ha posto al centro i bambini neri nei libri illustrati americani molto prima che i temi multiculturali diventassero di moda. Nelle sue opere, che ha sia scritto che illustrato, ha impiegato tecniche artistiche uniche, in particolare la fusione di gouache e collage. I suoi personaggi, tratti dalla comunità che lo circondava, riflettono spesso la vita familiare quotidiana, catturando sia i semplici piaceri che le complesse sfide che i bambini incontrano. Attingendo alle proprie esperienze infantili, Keats ha creato personaggi in cui i bambini di tutto il mondo possono identificarsi, assicurando così il fascino duraturo dei suoi libri.
Since it was first published in 1964, Whistle for Willie has delighted millions of young readers with its nearly wordless text and its striking collage artwork depicting the story of Peter, who longs to whistle for his dog. The New York Times wrote: "Mr. Keats' illustrations boldly, colorfully capture the child, his city world, and the shimmering heat of a summer's day."
When Peter finds out that his blue furniture is being painted pink for his new baby sister, he takes the last unpainted item, a chair, and runs away.
The adventures of a little boy in the city on a very snowy day
Generations of children have read, re-read, and loved Ezra Jack Keats's award-winning, classic stories about Peter and his neighborhood friends. Now, for the first time, Peter's Chair, A Letter to Amy , and Goggles! are available in paperback exclusively from Puffin."A master of ingenious collages, Keats has made brilliant variegated pictures."— The Horn BookEzra Jack Keats (1916-1983) was the beloved author and/or illustrator of more than eighty-five books for children.
Generations of children have read, re-read, and loved Ezra Jack Keats?s award-winning, classic stories about Peter and his neighborhood friends. Now, for the first time, Peter?s Chair, A Letter to Amy, and Goggles! are available in paperback exclusively from Puffin.?A well-loved character, a familiar childhood situation, and an urban setting are the components of this winning picture book, one of Keats?s best.? -- BooklistEzra Jack Keats (1916?1983) was the beloved author and/or illustrator of over eighty-five books for children.
How can you enter a pet show when your pet runs away? That's the question Archie faces when he can't find his cat to enter in the neighborhood pet show. Fortunately, he does some fast thinking to win a prize in this beloved classic from award-winning author-illustrator Ezra Jack Keats.
Archie's day takes an unexpected turn when a stray cat follows him, disrupting his street performance and causing his audience to leave. Despite the chaos, the cat's persistent companionship leads Archie home, hinting at an evolving relationship. This charming story explores themes of friendship and the unpredictable joys that come with unexpected encounters.
No book has captured the magic and sense of possibility of the first snowfall better than The Snowy Day. Universal in its appeal, the story has become a favorite of millions, as it reveals a child's wonder at a new world, and the hope of capturing and keeping that wonder forever.
