Ezra Jack Keats fut un pionnier littéraire, plaçant les enfants noirs au centre des livres illustrés américains bien avant que les thèmes multiculturels ne soient à la mode. Dans ses œuvres, qu'il a écrites et illustrées, il a employé des techniques artistiques uniques, notamment le mélange de gouache et de collage. Ses personnages, tirés de sa communauté environnante, reflètent souvent la vie de famille quotidienne, capturant à la fois les plaisirs simples et les défis complexes que les enfants rencontrent. En puisant dans ses propres expériences d'enfance, Keats a créé des personnages auxquels les enfants du monde entier peuvent s'identifier, assurant ainsi l'attrait durable de ses livres.
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."
Peter faces a dilemma when his beloved baby furniture is painted pink for his new sister, but his cherished blue chair remains untouched. Determined to protect it, he considers drastic measures, including running away. This beloved story is now available in a durable board book format, perfect for young readers with reinforced pages and safe, rounded corners, ensuring the tale can be enjoyed by a new generation.
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.
