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Cozy Classics
Cozy Classics: Emma
Give a kid a classic! Cozy Classics is the popular board book series that presents well-loved stories to children aged 0+ through twelve child-friendly words and twelve needle-felted illustrations. Jane Austen’s Emma is a romantic comedy about a young woman who makes mischief through matchmaking, and is one of the world’s most beloved classics. Now you can share this classic with children of any age. www.mycozyclassics.com
24 pages, Board Book
First published November 1, 2013
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About the author
Jack Wang
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* Winner of the Danuta Gleed Literary Award from the Writers' Union of Canada for best debut collection in English
* Shortlisted for the Kobo Emerging Writer Prize
* CBC Books Best Canadian Fiction of 2020
* Quill and Quire 2020 Books of the Year
* 49th Shelf 2020 Fiction: Books of the Year
JACK WANG ’s fiction has been shortlisted for the Commonwealth Short Story Prize and longlisted for the Journey Prize. In 2014–15, he held the David T. K. Wong Creative Writing Fellowship at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England, and in 2020, he was awarded a residency at Historic Joy Kogawa House in Vancouver. He holds a BSc from the University of Toronto, an MFA from the University of Arizona, and a PhD from Florida State University, and he is an associate professor in the Department of Writing at Ithaca College. Originally from Vancouver, he lives in Ithaca, New York, with his wife, novelist Angelina Mirabella, and their two daughters.
* Winner of the Danuta Gleed Literary Award from the Writers' Union of Canada for best debut collection in English
* Shortlisted for the Kobo Emerging Writer Prize
* CBC Books Best Canadian Fiction of 2020
* Quill and Quire 2020 Books of the Year
* 49th Shelf 2020 Fiction: Books of the Year
JACK WANG ’s fiction has been shortlisted for the Commonwealth Short Story Prize and longlisted for the Journey Prize. In 2014–15, he held the David T. K. Wong Creative Writing Fellowship at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England, and in 2020, he was awarded a residency at Historic Joy Kogawa House in Vancouver. He holds a BSc from the University of Toronto, an MFA from the University of Arizona, and a PhD from Florida State University, and he is an associate professor in the Department of Writing at Ithaca College. Originally from Vancouver, he lives in Ithaca, New York, with his wife, novelist Angelina Mirabella, and their two daughters.
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August 21, 2014
This sweet little picture tells the story of Emma in few words such as "hello," "goodbye," "laugh," "angry." They managed to convey most of the major points of the story. Emma is often shown winking to indicate her matchmaking schemes. The needle felted people are colorful and really pretty. I enjoyed the pictures a lot. The only part that I wish was left in was the dance scene "Brother and sister! no, indeed," my favorite part of the book. I read the book to my 4 year old bookworm niece. She seemed to like it. I read it once and explained some of the story to her and then she asked to read it to herself. She named the characters but she didn't say what she thought of the story. I think she liked it though. My sister got a kick out of the fact that Clueless was based on Emma so she actually did know the story this time. :eyeroll: at sister who only reads vampire books.
December 2, 2025
“Goodbye” “laugh”
So few words, so MUCH told in pictures.
Hilarious and shocking when you know the story. Made me laugh.
So few words, so MUCH told in pictures.
Hilarious and shocking when you know the story. Made me laugh.
August 31, 2015
Thanks to Netgalley for giving me the chance to read this book and reviewing it.
I read it with my daughter who is almost 4 and is called Emma as well. She loved it! The book is extremely simple: pictures made with nice dolls and just a word per page. Actually is better if you already know the story but it is a perfect way to approach great classics for children.
I read it with my daughter who is almost 4 and is called Emma as well. She loved it! The book is extremely simple: pictures made with nice dolls and just a word per page. Actually is better if you already know the story but it is a perfect way to approach great classics for children.
August 30, 2020
Cozy Classics takes adult classics and abridges them into word primers. Each of the 12 single words is paired with a full-color photo of charming felt figures and details depicting a scene from the book.
lady - man - goodbye - hello - why - surprise - carry - thanks - laugh - angry - sorry - happy
My favorite thing about this book is how the artist was able to capture the essence and mood of each scene so brilliantly by varying the facial expressions of the characters on each page.
Perfect for introducing words, books and beloved classics to very young children.
lady - man - goodbye - hello - why - surprise - carry - thanks - laugh - angry - sorry - happy
My favorite thing about this book is how the artist was able to capture the essence and mood of each scene so brilliantly by varying the facial expressions of the characters on each page.
Perfect for introducing words, books and beloved classics to very young children.
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April 22, 2017At this point I've become a fan of the Cozy Classics series. The shear artistry brings me back to these little books even when there isn't a child to share them with.
I find it interesting to think about the single words that the Wang Bros have chosen to express and summarize huge sections of these involved plots. (With my teens we discuss what words we might have chosen.)
I swear their art form continues to evolve and get even better.
I find it interesting to think about the single words that the Wang Bros have chosen to express and summarize huge sections of these involved plots. (With my teens we discuss what words we might have chosen.)
I swear their art form continues to evolve and get even better.
December 2, 2025
So funny & cute 😂
January 8, 2014
Cute, but over-rated. The only reason this book is popular is probably because well-off literary parents want their kids to read the same books they did in college. So they boil it down to one word to a single image of admittedly cute felt dolls. Which isn't too bad of a thing, maybe, because it allows the parents to introduce their own narrative.
December 3, 2013
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July 20, 2014
Sweet concept for a baby book. This one was particularly difficult to see a premise to the story.
March 17, 2025
Fun for a literature lover. How can so little say so much?
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August 19, 2023
I loved mommy’s favorite book!
December 25, 2020
Obviously, these are not books for grownups, but for babies/toddlers. And yet, there's a delight in the way the needle-felted photographs/illustration (I'll explain that) bring to mind the actual plot of the novel to which it refers. So, this is Emma, but it's only Jane Austen's Emma in that if you know the book by heart and are reading this to a little one who is, for once, not trying to eat the pages, then you will both be delighted.
These Cozy Classics don't just abridge the novels, they condense them down to a dozen tiny words of one or two syllables a tiny human can understand. Each word is accompanied by an artistic photograph of needle-felted people characters against a dollhouse interior décor and real out-of-doors shots.
The books are designed to introduce tiny humans to tiny words; there's no reason your 22-month-old will know the plot of Emma or care about Harriet or Mr. Knightly or Miss or Mrs. Bates. But if you know the story of Emma, or if you know it really, really well, then you'll get extra joy out of each page.
For example, to your little one, the word "goodbye" on the left-hand page as needle-felted Emma pulls Harriet away from farmer/beau Mr. Martin just means someone is saying goodbye. For for lovers of Emma, we know that Mr. Martin has just let on that he's not read the book Harriet recommended, and soon Emma will nudge Harriet into thinking he must not be quite so worthy if he's not done so. Your child won't understand the Box Hill scene, brilliantly evoked by downcast Miss Bates as picnicking Frank Churchill and Emma giggle; she'll just learn the word "laugh." But you'll revisit the whole story in your head.
In this way, "reading" these Cozy Classics along with your children provides an homage to Austen, in the same way a Alistaire Cookie (Monster) in "Monsterpiece Theatre" on Sesame Street doesn't retell an actual novel, but the barest hints make the book more entertaining. Otherwise, Mom (or Dad) would quickly tire of "reading" the same twelve words over and over.
The charm of this version of Emma, as with all the Cozy Classics, is the needle-felted characters. When Emma introduces Harriet to Mr. Elton, our little matchmaker is winking at the "camera" as audience. While the true plot (and some characters, like Mr. Woodhouse and Jane Fairfax) are absent, the delight of what IS here is how it reminds the grownup Austen lover while introducing basic words to the (hopefully) future Austen lover.
These Cozy Classics don't just abridge the novels, they condense them down to a dozen tiny words of one or two syllables a tiny human can understand. Each word is accompanied by an artistic photograph of needle-felted people characters against a dollhouse interior décor and real out-of-doors shots.
The books are designed to introduce tiny humans to tiny words; there's no reason your 22-month-old will know the plot of Emma or care about Harriet or Mr. Knightly or Miss or Mrs. Bates. But if you know the story of Emma, or if you know it really, really well, then you'll get extra joy out of each page.
For example, to your little one, the word "goodbye" on the left-hand page as needle-felted Emma pulls Harriet away from farmer/beau Mr. Martin just means someone is saying goodbye. For for lovers of Emma, we know that Mr. Martin has just let on that he's not read the book Harriet recommended, and soon Emma will nudge Harriet into thinking he must not be quite so worthy if he's not done so. Your child won't understand the Box Hill scene, brilliantly evoked by downcast Miss Bates as picnicking Frank Churchill and Emma giggle; she'll just learn the word "laugh." But you'll revisit the whole story in your head.
In this way, "reading" these Cozy Classics along with your children provides an homage to Austen, in the same way a Alistaire Cookie (Monster) in "Monsterpiece Theatre" on Sesame Street doesn't retell an actual novel, but the barest hints make the book more entertaining. Otherwise, Mom (or Dad) would quickly tire of "reading" the same twelve words over and over.
The charm of this version of Emma, as with all the Cozy Classics, is the needle-felted characters. When Emma introduces Harriet to Mr. Elton, our little matchmaker is winking at the "camera" as audience. While the true plot (and some characters, like Mr. Woodhouse and Jane Fairfax) are absent, the delight of what IS here is how it reminds the grownup Austen lover while introducing basic words to the (hopefully) future Austen lover.
May 6, 2021
A friend posted a photo of a page from one of the books in this series on Facebook, and it looked charming and fun. So I ordered a bunch of them. As a board book with only 12 words, the format is designed and appropriate for children. But as an adult, I found it fun to see key moments of the classic novel depicted. The author/artists created felt needle figures of the characters, posing them with simple backgrounds. It is a quintessential example of a picture being worth a thousand words (assuming you've read them and know the story.)
April 27, 2018
There are twelve words in this book—one word per spread. But if brevity is the soul of wit, it is also the epitome of suggestion, since one must Imagine the fuller story behind each word.
I still think the Cozy Classics version of P & P is my favorite, but Emma holds up pretty well. Those felt figures! So delicious. Unsurprisingly, Emma is winking in two of the matchmaking scenes.
Fun series, as ever.
I still think the Cozy Classics version of P & P is my favorite, but Emma holds up pretty well. Those felt figures! So delicious. Unsurprisingly, Emma is winking in two of the matchmaking scenes.
Fun series, as ever.
January 7, 2019
Muy buenas las caras de Emma guiñando "a cámara". Como en todas las adaptaciones de Emma siempre lo paso mal con el picnic y Miss Bates, porque Emma en general es de pasar un poco de vergüenza ajena. Tampoco pierden la oportunidad de retratar el asalto en el carruaje en Navidad. Badly done, Mr Elton, badly done.
April 4, 2019
This adorable book was a gift once we named our daughter Emma. Although the text is very simple, with only one word per page, the book shines in the yarn/felt depictions of the characters and story. I'll be buying more of these Cozy Classics, and definitely passing them on as gifts as well!
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May 19, 2020
I saw this cover and wanted to read it right away. I thought it was going to creepy, but instead it was a cute summary of the story made with needle-felted dolls. :)
I also was surprised that this was a one-word picture book. I did not noticed that when I got it on Hoopla. I didn't even know that is was a child's picture book.
I also was surprised that this was a one-word picture book. I did not noticed that when I got it on Hoopla. I didn't even know that is was a child's picture book.
July 23, 2019
Having never read the actual book, I had a difficult time following this story. Perhaps more than 12 words would have helped this one? But I can't complain, because I still got to see those adorable felt figures, and didn't have to waste my time reading the original book!
August 13, 2018
The Cozy Classics for Emma was cute.
December 21, 2021
Jane Austen ain’t just for the ladies!
December 15, 2025
I actually like this better than the BabyLit books I have because it actually gets across the plot of Emma and isn’t just a primer of random things.
December 9, 2013
OH. MY. GOD. Absolutely hilarious! Only 12 words to describe this classic novel, accompanied by pictures of little dolls staged to act things out. I am in love and need to read all the others in this series. Oh, the possibilities! I wonder how in the ever-loving, HELL the people behind this managed to do "Les Miserables" or "War & Peace"! More on this later!
Full Review
What to say, what to say.....how much can I tell you about a board book that consists only of twelve pages/words/photo illustration-thingys? Well, I can tell you that it was absolutely hilarious to read this as an adult! I adored the felt puppet-tastic illustrations! They were so well-staged, which I suppose is still difficult even though it does get around working with real people as models like it would in live-action photography. And while it cuts out the drawing aspect of art it still takes craftsmanship to stage one of these scenes, let alone twelve of them. The synopsis makes sure to tell you that this book is a romantic comedy. From the words chosen though, you don't really take away any romantic context unless you happen to know the story of Emma prior to reading this little slice of the original story. It introduces the reader to Emma and Knightley (lady and man, respectively), shows Emma taking Harriet from Mr. Martin (Goodbye). Then it goes to Emma trying to set Harriet up with Mr. Elton (Hello), Knightley questioning Emma about her matchmaking (Why), and Mr. Elton's proposal to Emma herself (the surprise on puppet Emma's face, alongside the word 'Surprise!' was especially amusing)! Next Frank Churchill (Weston? Can't remember) is seen carrying Harriet (Carry), in someone's house with her (Thanks), Emma and Frank laughing at poor old Miss Bates who looks dejected (Laugh).
Then the climax of the book happens when Knightley scolds Emma (Angry), Emma admits her wrong actions and they make up (Sorry). The last page has the word 'Happy', with Emma and Knightley arm-in-arm and Robert Martin behind them with Harriet. As someone who knows the story in detail, I have the nuances of the story already in my background knowledge and am able to interpret romantic intent. As such, I don't think a child would necessarily get it unless it was explained a little bit better by a parent/whoever is reading it to them or with them. The book hits the high points, but the thing with Miss Bates does seem pretty out of place based on the other eleven pages/words included. Also, when we saw the Frank puppet I thought it was Mr. Knightley and couldn't figure out why he looked different. It wasn't till his last page (laughing with Emma) that I made the connection. Other than that, this book was absolutely adorable. I am truly excited to read more in this series. I especially want to see how these guys manage to tell Les Miserables in only 12 words! I highly recommend it for anyone, even adults who don't have kids to use as a reason to read these books - you don't need the justification! :)
VERDICT: 4/5 Stars
I received an Advanced Reading E-book Copy from the publisher, Simply Read Books, via NetGalley. No money or favors were exchanged for this review. This book was published December 5th, 2013.*
Full Review
What to say, what to say.....how much can I tell you about a board book that consists only of twelve pages/words/photo illustration-thingys? Well, I can tell you that it was absolutely hilarious to read this as an adult! I adored the felt puppet-tastic illustrations! They were so well-staged, which I suppose is still difficult even though it does get around working with real people as models like it would in live-action photography. And while it cuts out the drawing aspect of art it still takes craftsmanship to stage one of these scenes, let alone twelve of them. The synopsis makes sure to tell you that this book is a romantic comedy. From the words chosen though, you don't really take away any romantic context unless you happen to know the story of Emma prior to reading this little slice of the original story. It introduces the reader to Emma and Knightley (lady and man, respectively), shows Emma taking Harriet from Mr. Martin (Goodbye). Then it goes to Emma trying to set Harriet up with Mr. Elton (Hello), Knightley questioning Emma about her matchmaking (Why), and Mr. Elton's proposal to Emma herself (the surprise on puppet Emma's face, alongside the word 'Surprise!' was especially amusing)! Next Frank Churchill (Weston? Can't remember) is seen carrying Harriet (Carry), in someone's house with her (Thanks), Emma and Frank laughing at poor old Miss Bates who looks dejected (Laugh).
Then the climax of the book happens when Knightley scolds Emma (Angry), Emma admits her wrong actions and they make up (Sorry). The last page has the word 'Happy', with Emma and Knightley arm-in-arm and Robert Martin behind them with Harriet. As someone who knows the story in detail, I have the nuances of the story already in my background knowledge and am able to interpret romantic intent. As such, I don't think a child would necessarily get it unless it was explained a little bit better by a parent/whoever is reading it to them or with them. The book hits the high points, but the thing with Miss Bates does seem pretty out of place based on the other eleven pages/words included. Also, when we saw the Frank puppet I thought it was Mr. Knightley and couldn't figure out why he looked different. It wasn't till his last page (laughing with Emma) that I made the connection. Other than that, this book was absolutely adorable. I am truly excited to read more in this series. I especially want to see how these guys manage to tell Les Miserables in only 12 words! I highly recommend it for anyone, even adults who don't have kids to use as a reason to read these books - you don't need the justification! :)
VERDICT: 4/5 Stars
I received an Advanced Reading E-book Copy from the publisher, Simply Read Books, via NetGalley. No money or favors were exchanged for this review. This book was published December 5th, 2013.*
April 12, 2015
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Emma es una historia extensa y con muchos matices y momentos claves para el proceso de cambio del personaje principal, así que es difícil resumir esta historia en doce palabras (significados). Las doce palabras escogidas son: lady, man, goodbye, hello, why?, surprise, carry, thanks, laugh, angry, sorry y happy.
¿Son adecuadas estas doce palabras para contar la historia o para que los padres puedan utilizarlas para familiarizar a sus hijos con Emma?
Es obvio que debemos conocer la historia, haberla leído (sería lo más recomendable) o haber visto sus distintas adaptaciones, tanto en series o películas. Si se hace así, las palabras serán fácilmente reconocibles y a partir de ellas contar la historia. Estas doce palabras son casi suficientes, casi todos los momentos de Emma están representados, excepto de uno que me parece importante, el punto que el señor Knightley se interesa por Emma y viceversa y creo que ese punto importante hubiera quedado registrado con el baile que hubo entre ellos. Este tercer clásico Cozy que voy reseñando es el que más personajes ha reunido.
Aunque el libro sigue dirigido para un público de habla inglesa, por el momento. Son palabras que a los padres les permitirán seguir el hilo de la historia y los pequeños disfrutarán conociendo este clásico y deleitándose con las imágenes de la edición de libro cartón. También los padres pueden familiarizar a sus hijos con el inglés, sería otro incentivo para hacerse con esta edición.
Los personajes que intervienen en esta edición son: Emma, el señor Knightley, el señor Frank Churchill, la amiga de Emma, Harriet Smith, el señor Philip Elton, la señorita Bates y el agricultor Henry.
February 17, 2014
I love Jane Austen! She is, undoubtedly, my favorite author so when I saw Jack and Holman Wang were bringing to life another Austen classic with their enthralling needle-felted characters, I was ecstatic. Regardless of whether the reader is within the intended age range of this series (0-3 year old), or more than a bit past it, like me, the colorful and creative images offer an enchanting experience.
Years ago, as I delved into the tale for the first time, I groaned as Emma’s meddling created some painful situations, and I fell in love with Mr. Knightley’s firm, yet loving manner. Thanks to this Cozy Classic, I experienced all those emotions again. Needle-felted or not, Emma is just as interfering, and Mr. Knightley is just as charming. Readers will cheer as they finally come together in the end.
While it’s lots of fun knowing the original tale to fill in the story, it is by no means a requirement for the enjoyment of this board book. The 12 toddler-friendly words and delightful pictures that make up this book are more than enough to capture the reader and offer plenty of space for the imagination to roam.
Once again, I strongly recommend this Cozy Classic. I, for one, would love to see all of Austen’s novels formatted in this entertaining and unique style, and would definitely be first in line to get my hands on them. Congratulations, Wang Brothers, on this incredible series!
Review copy provided by Turnaround. Thanks!
Years ago, as I delved into the tale for the first time, I groaned as Emma’s meddling created some painful situations, and I fell in love with Mr. Knightley’s firm, yet loving manner. Thanks to this Cozy Classic, I experienced all those emotions again. Needle-felted or not, Emma is just as interfering, and Mr. Knightley is just as charming. Readers will cheer as they finally come together in the end.
While it’s lots of fun knowing the original tale to fill in the story, it is by no means a requirement for the enjoyment of this board book. The 12 toddler-friendly words and delightful pictures that make up this book are more than enough to capture the reader and offer plenty of space for the imagination to roam.
Once again, I strongly recommend this Cozy Classic. I, for one, would love to see all of Austen’s novels formatted in this entertaining and unique style, and would definitely be first in line to get my hands on them. Congratulations, Wang Brothers, on this incredible series!
Review copy provided by Turnaround. Thanks!
January 6, 2014
Oh, how darling this little book was! I absolutely loved it. It was such a simple read that did just enough to enchant and delight.
Before I even opened this book, a wave of excitement hit me. To think that the story of Emma could be summed up so succinctly. Well, that's exactly what was accomplished with this Cozy Classic.
The visual artistry of the manipulatives and the colorful backdrop of the scenes fit together perfectly. I was captivated.
The character expressions, the body language and gestures, and the story itself were communicated masterfully.
I want to read every one of the Cozy Classics. I cannot wait to introduce them to my kids.
Outstanding! I dare say that I hope more and more and more of these books come in the future. This creative work was a gem; that is no small thing.
Rating: 4/5
Recommend: Yes
Bookshelf Worthy: Yes, it's a keeper!
A complimentary ebook was provided to me by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Every word I have shared is indeed my own.
Before I even opened this book, a wave of excitement hit me. To think that the story of Emma could be summed up so succinctly. Well, that's exactly what was accomplished with this Cozy Classic.
The visual artistry of the manipulatives and the colorful backdrop of the scenes fit together perfectly. I was captivated.
The character expressions, the body language and gestures, and the story itself were communicated masterfully.
I want to read every one of the Cozy Classics. I cannot wait to introduce them to my kids.
Outstanding! I dare say that I hope more and more and more of these books come in the future. This creative work was a gem; that is no small thing.
Rating: 4/5
Recommend: Yes
Bookshelf Worthy: Yes, it's a keeper!
A complimentary ebook was provided to me by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Every word I have shared is indeed my own.
December 12, 2013
Cozy Classics is a series of board books for very young children that attempts to introduce them to classic works of literature. The books are illustrated with handmade felt dolls.
Emma contains just 12 words. Words that will be somewhat key to those familiar with the story. To those not familiar, I'm not sure they would mean anything. It would be interesting to see if these words could embed a love pictures for the stories for these children later in life. I think the pictures in Emma were my favorite of the three books I chose to review. They are bright and colorful and I think they would really appeal to young children.
The series is cute, original and works on more than one level. I think many adult literature lovers will be picking these up for a smile.
I was given a review copy of this book by Smith Publicity and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for letting me review this adorable entry in the series.
Emma contains just 12 words. Words that will be somewhat key to those familiar with the story. To those not familiar, I'm not sure they would mean anything. It would be interesting to see if these words could embed a love pictures for the stories for these children later in life. I think the pictures in Emma were my favorite of the three books I chose to review. They are bright and colorful and I think they would really appeal to young children.
The series is cute, original and works on more than one level. I think many adult literature lovers will be picking these up for a smile.
I was given a review copy of this book by Smith Publicity and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for letting me review this adorable entry in the series.
February 4, 2014
Cozy Classics: Emma is a sweet book full of pretty, friendly, soft-looking pictures.
At first I assumed that this would be a child's version of Emma. Much like the Great Illustrated Classic adaptations for kids that I was familiar with, but in picture book form. However, I was wrong. This book is very much intended for babies, probably the 0 to 2 range. It only has 12 words. So, it doesn't have much use as a baby or toddler grows older, unless they simply like the soft, pretty pictures.
Overall, this book is as much for the parents as it is the baby. It's sorta a novelty item. Is mom crazy about Jane Austen? Is dad a lit nerd or English major? A tag line could read: Use this Cozy Classics to raise that baby right, in a long tradition of classic lit lovers!
But I'll be honest, I'd buy it for my baby. It would make a cute baby shower gift for a bookworm friend. Also collectible for the Austen nerd that has everything.
At first I assumed that this would be a child's version of Emma. Much like the Great Illustrated Classic adaptations for kids that I was familiar with, but in picture book form. However, I was wrong. This book is very much intended for babies, probably the 0 to 2 range. It only has 12 words. So, it doesn't have much use as a baby or toddler grows older, unless they simply like the soft, pretty pictures.
Overall, this book is as much for the parents as it is the baby. It's sorta a novelty item. Is mom crazy about Jane Austen? Is dad a lit nerd or English major? A tag line could read: Use this Cozy Classics to raise that baby right, in a long tradition of classic lit lovers!
But I'll be honest, I'd buy it for my baby. It would make a cute baby shower gift for a bookworm friend. Also collectible for the Austen nerd that has everything.
February 4, 2014
Vuelven los libritos de Cozy Classics con otro gran clásico de la literatura.
Me sigue pareciendo una gran idea que se pueda explicar unas historias tan conocidas y complejas a través de 12 sencillas palabras, que recogen perfectamente la esencia del libro y los momentos claves de la historia, junto a sus 12 bellas ilustraciones, que para ser de fieltro recogen el espíritu de las palabras que representan.
En esta ocasión, me ha sorprendido que están mejorando mucho en la ilustraciones, en las composiciones de las imágenes y escenarios pero además en las expresiones de los personajes, porque se reconocen perfectamente las emociones en sus rostros y juegan mucho con los gestos, con lo difícil que eso es de conseguir en estos materiales (al menos para mi que no creo que fuera capaz).
Para saber un poco más de este título, en mi blog: http://chibiakasworld.blogspot.com/20...
Me sigue pareciendo una gran idea que se pueda explicar unas historias tan conocidas y complejas a través de 12 sencillas palabras, que recogen perfectamente la esencia del libro y los momentos claves de la historia, junto a sus 12 bellas ilustraciones, que para ser de fieltro recogen el espíritu de las palabras que representan.
En esta ocasión, me ha sorprendido que están mejorando mucho en la ilustraciones, en las composiciones de las imágenes y escenarios pero además en las expresiones de los personajes, porque se reconocen perfectamente las emociones en sus rostros y juegan mucho con los gestos, con lo difícil que eso es de conseguir en estos materiales (al menos para mi que no creo que fuera capaz).
Para saber un poco más de este título, en mi blog: http://chibiakasworld.blogspot.com/20...
June 4, 2014
I had the supreme pleasure this week to have found the Cozy Classic series at my public library. The one I checked out is Emma (Jane Austen). The author Jack Wang has certainly made a fan of book loving parents by making their favorite classics like Moby Dick and War and Peace into board books for their young children. I do not see where they have as of yet won any awards but it wins the award of being my all-time favorite book series for young children. The books are about twelve pages with one word on each page describing the illustration. The pictures look like they are of felt dolls that bear a remarkable appearance to the characters they are representing. I am in love with this series and this will now be my go to present for all baby showers and one-year-old birthdays. Seeing that this is a book for the very young, I am not sure how I would put it into use in a classroom but I am sure it would be great.
December 27, 2013
I received this book in exchange of an honest review from net galley.
Cozy classics is a series of classic literature which is converted into a book board. These books are illustrated versions of the classics which depict the prime characters in wool dolls. It is interesting to see that the book consists of only a few words which may mean something to the child when he learns about the novels. These books can be a huge help for parents to introduce the classics to their child and maybe ask them to write a summary of the books. I am thankful for net galley to give me an opportunity to read and review these books. They were fun!
for complete review, visit:
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Cozy classics is a series of classic literature which is converted into a book board. These books are illustrated versions of the classics which depict the prime characters in wool dolls. It is interesting to see that the book consists of only a few words which may mean something to the child when he learns about the novels. These books can be a huge help for parents to introduce the classics to their child and maybe ask them to write a summary of the books. I am thankful for net galley to give me an opportunity to read and review these books. They were fun!
for complete review, visit:
http://acupofcoffeeandafairytale.blog...
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