Good Night Wind Yiddish Folktale Hardcover by Linda Elovitz Marshall 2019-image
Good Night Wind Yiddish Folktale Hardcover by Linda Elovitz Marshall 2019-image

Good Night Wind Yiddish Folktale Hardcover by Linda Elovitz Marshall 2019

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Item Width: 10.5 in Dewey Edition: 23 ISBN-10: 0823437884 Author: Linda Elovitz Marshall Intended Audience: Juvenile Audience Genre: Juvenile Fiction Reviews: "Inspired by a Yiddish story, author Marshall uses fresh language to reimagine this tale of the winter wind. . . . [A] sparkling story whose fresh words and deeply imagined, skillfully rendered illustrations give it a feel that is both contemporary and folkloric." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "Striking artwork fashioned from ribbons of crisply cut colored paper enlivens this retelling of a Yiddish folktale. . . . Discovering that rage can mask other emotions is powerful knowledge, and readers will be drawn to the image of the two children taming a gigantic force." --Publishers Weekly "Readers should appreciate the cleverness and problem-solving abilities of her young characters, not to mention their empathy."-- The Horn Book, * "Inspired by a Yiddish story, author Marshall uses fresh language to reimagine this tale of the winter wind . . . While the story is wonderfully inviting in itself, illustrator Doliveux's images, created using dioramas constructed from cut-paper collage, then lit and photographed, are wondrous. Winter Wind is a swirling mass of paper strips in cool blues and whites with dark, expressive eyes. By contrast, the cozy rooms and houses are rendered in warm colors and steady lines to give viewers a sense of order and warmth. Both white and brown-skinned people are depicted. A sparkling story whose fresh words and deeply imagined, skillfully rendered illustrations give it a feel that is both contemporary and folkloric." -- Kirkus Reviews , Starred Review, * "Inspired by a Yiddish story, author Marshall uses fresh language to reimagine this tale of the winter wind . . . While the story is wonderfully inviting in itself, illustrator Doliveux's images, created using dioramas constructed from cut-paper collage, then lit and photographed, are wondrous. Winter Wind is a swirling mass of paper strips in cool blues and whites with dark, expressive eyes. By contrast, the cozy rooms and houses are rendered in warm colors and steady lines to give viewers a sense of order and warmth. Both white and brown-skinned people are depicted. A sparkling story whose fresh words and deeply imagined, skillfully rendered illustrations give it a feel that is both contemporary and folkloric." -- Kirkus Reviews , Starred Review "Striking artwork fashioned from ribbons of crisply cut colored paper enlivens this retelling of a Yiddish folktale. . . . Marshall ( Mommy, Baby, and Me ) writes with the force of a gale . . . Spreads in autumn reds and winter blues by cut-paper artist Doliveux carry still more energy--gusts blow off Wind's bulky blue body as sailing ribbons and embossed white paper represents mounds of snow. Discovering that rage can mask other emotions is powerful knowledge, and readers will be drawn to the image of the two children taming a gigantic force." --Publishers Weekly LCCN: 2017-024830 Grade From: Preschool Topic: Nature & The Natural World / Weather, concepts / Seasons, Fairy Tales & Folklore / Adaptations, General, Bedtime & Dreams Item Weight: 14 Oz Publisher: Holiday House, Incorporated Synopsis: When the exhausted winter wind throws a snowy tantrum, it finds comfort in the friendship of two young children in this lyrical retelling of a Yiddish folktale illustrated with stunning collage. Winter Wind worked hard all season long blowing away leaves, preparing trees for coats of snow and ice. Now, Wind is tired and needs a place to rest. But no one wants to shelter so cold and blustery a Wind--not the townspeople, not the country innkeeper, not even the gnarled tree who is worried about frozen roots. Finally, Wind does what any of us do when we are overtired: Wind has a tantrum. And it is only with the help of two small children brave enough to weather the storm that Wind finally finds the perfect place to sleep. Based on a Yiddish folktale, the gentle language of this seasonal story is coupled with intricate cut-paper collage dioramas tell this sweet tale about empathy and friendship. The visuals in this book are striking for their vibrancy, palette, and movement. A perfect read for a cold, blustery day, or at bedtime with your own sleepy loved ones. A Bank Street Best Book of the Year, When the exhausted winter wind throws a snowy tantrum, it finds comfort in the friendship of two young children in this lyrical retelling of a Yiddish folktale illustrated with stunning collage. In this retelling of a Yiddish folktale, "Winter Wind worked hard all season long / blowing away leaves, / preparing trees for coats of snow and ice." Now, Wind is tired and needs a place to rest. But no one wants to shelter so cold and blustery a Wind--not the townspeople, not the country innkeeper, not even the gnarled tree who is worried about frozen roots. Finally, Wind does what any of us do when we are overtired: Wind has a tantrum. And it is only with the help of two small children brave enough to weather the storm that Wind finally finds the perfect place to sleep. Gentle language coupled with intricate photo-illustrations of collage dioramas tell this sweet tale about empathy and friendship. The visuals in this book are striking for their vibrancy, palette, and movement. Item Height: 0.5 in Item Length: 9.3 in Illustrator: Yes, Doliveux, Maelle ISBN-13: 9780823437887 Format: Hardcover Grade To: Third Grade gtin13: 9780823437887 Dewey Decimal: 813.6 LC Classification Number: PZ7.M35672453Goo Language: English brand: Holiday House, Incorporated Publication Year: 2019 Book Title: Good Night, Wind : a Yiddish Folktale Number of Pages: 32 Pages

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  1. This charming retelling of a Yiddish folktale is beautifully illustrated and perfect for bedtime. The rhythmic storytelling and gentle message about kindness make it a favorite for kids and parents alike. A lovely addition to any child’s bookshelf!

    Flavia Midory

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