Keats's Neighborhood

by Ezra Jack Keats

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A collection of ten books by the Caldecott Award-winning author and illustrator, with a brief biography and short essays by colleagues--including Jerry Pinkney and Eric Carle--who have been influenced by his work.

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I'm just not the biggest fan of Keats. ?Don't know why. ?áMy problem, not his, I'm sure. ?áThe notes from other artists and the biographical sketches included here surely laud him convincingly. ?áAnd this is a good sampler of his works, especially his 'Peter' stories.

But the design is awkward. ?áMany pages that were originally, I'm sure, full-page spreads, are reduced to little windows here. ?áDo yourself a favor and read as many of these stories in full-size independent books as you can. ?áI'd even be willing to bet that I'd like them more, had I done so.
This story follows a young boy through his neighborhood. Estimated age: 3-5
Several of Keats's stories are included in this chapter book also, along with an introduction, words from others, and information about him! This book includes several life lessons. Considering, each of his stories include seperate lessons.
About a boy who wants to learn to whistle for his dog to come to him. cute story.
In this compilation of stories, you will find many developmentally appropriate books that children ages 4-10 can enjoy. Because of the multi-cultural aspect of Keats’ books, it allows children of all backgrounds to relate to the stories represented!
Pierce College Library
this book describes the life of a beautiful neighborhood in Brooklyn and the perspective of this child. ages 5
Learning a new skill little man learns how to call for his pet and feel he has gained in his environment, classic development physical, and cognitive.

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Ezra Jack Keats was born Jacob Ezra Katz in Brooklyn, New York on March 11, 1916. He was a mural painter for the Works Progress Administration (WPA) for three years before taking a job as a comic book illustrator. During World War II, he joined the United States Air Corp and was a camouflage pattern designer. After the war, he changed his name to show more make his Jewish heritage less noticeable. He wrote and/or illustrated more than 85 children's books. The first book he illustrated was Jubilant for Sure by Elizabeth Hubbard Lansing, which was published in 1954. The first book he wrote was My Dog is Lost, which was published in 1960. His other works include Pet Show and The Snowy Day, which won a Caldecott Medal in 1963. He was also awarded the University of Southern Mississippi Medallion for outstanding contributions in the field of children's literature in 1980. He died of a heart attack on May 6, 1983. (Bowker Author Biography) show less

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Keats's Neighborhood

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Children's Books, Picture Books
DDC/MDS
741.642Arts & recreationDrawing & decorative artsDrawingGraphic design, illustration, commercial artBooks and book jacketsChildren's books
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PZ7 .K2253 .KLanguage and LiteratureFiction and juvenile belles lettresFiction and juvenile belles lettresJuvenile belles lettres
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