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I Like Winter
Sleds and snowman and singing Christmas carols - the joys of wintertime are celebrated in this beautiful new edition of the 1950 classic by award winner Lois Lenski. Rhyming text and simple illustrations that have been gently recolored make this festive time of year come alive no matter what the season.
56 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1950
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About the author
Lois Lenski
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Many of Lenski's books can be collated into 'series' - but since they don't have to be read in order, you may be better off just looking for more information here: http://library.illinoisstate.edu/uniq...
Probably her most famous set is the following:
American Regional Series
Beginning with Bayou Suzette in 1943, Lois Lenski began writing a series of books which would become known as her "regional series." In the early 1940s Lenski, who suffered from periodic bouts of ill-health, was told by her doctor that she needed to spend the winter months in a warmer climate than her Connecticut home. As a result, Lenski and her husband Arthur Covey traveled south each fall. Lenski wrote in her autobiography, "On my trips south I saw the real America for the first time. I saw and learned what the word region meant as I witnessed firsthand different ways of life unlike my own. What interested me most was the way children were living" (183).
In Journey Into Childhood, Lenski wrote that she was struck by the fact that there were "plenty of books that tell how children live in Alaska, Holland, China, and Mexico, but no books at all telling about the many ways children live here in the United States"
Bayou Suzette.
Strawberry Girl.
Blue Ridge Billy.
Judy's Journey.
Boom Town Boy.
Cotton in My Sack.
Texas Tomboy.
Prairie School.
Corn-Farm Boy.
San Francisco Boy.
Flood Friday.
Houseboat Girl.
Coal Camp Girl.
Shoo-Fly Girl.
To Be a Logger.
Deer Valley Girl.
Many of Lenski's books can be collated into 'series' - but since they don't have to be read in order, you may be better off just looking for more information here: http://library.illinoisstate.edu/uniq...
Probably her most famous set is the following:
American Regional Series
Beginning with Bayou Suzette in 1943, Lois Lenski began writing a series of books which would become known as her "regional series." In the early 1940s Lenski, who suffered from periodic bouts of ill-health, was told by her doctor that she needed to spend the winter months in a warmer climate than her Connecticut home. As a result, Lenski and her husband Arthur Covey traveled south each fall. Lenski wrote in her autobiography, "On my trips south I saw the real America for the first time. I saw and learned what the word region meant as I witnessed firsthand different ways of life unlike my own. What interested me most was the way children were living" (183).
In Journey Into Childhood, Lenski wrote that she was struck by the fact that there were "plenty of books that tell how children live in Alaska, Holland, China, and Mexico, but no books at all telling about the many ways children live here in the United States"
Bayou Suzette.
Strawberry Girl.
Blue Ridge Billy.
Judy's Journey.
Boom Town Boy.
Cotton in My Sack.
Texas Tomboy.
Prairie School.
Corn-Farm Boy.
San Francisco Boy.
Flood Friday.
Houseboat Girl.
Coal Camp Girl.
Shoo-Fly Girl.
To Be a Logger.
Deer Valley Girl.
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June 22, 2017
Cute, light, not terribly dated. Love the small format ... it was more affordable, and more friendly for little hands, back in the day.
August 22, 2023
Adorable illustrations!
October 28, 2022
A short and sweet poem of winter with delightful illustrations.
Ages: 2 - 6
Cleanliness: shows Santa Claus.
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Ages: 2 - 6
Cleanliness: shows Santa Claus.
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May 5, 2023
Right from the jolly endpaper, showing children who dance in the snow, I'm prepared for a great picture book adventure, Lois Lenski-style.
This book begins with a song, words and melody by Lois herself. "I Like Winter" is catchy and kid-sized. (Yep, I dropped everything to play it and sing.) Exceptionally good for a song in a kid's book; really, exceptionally good!)
In its entirety, the tone of this book reminds me of the poetry of William Blake, with his "Songs of Innocence."
IN CONCLUSION, FIVE STARS FOR SURE
Because this little book packs in so much:
* Everything a youngster needs to know about winter.
* And maybe all that an adult needs to remember.
This book begins with a song, words and melody by Lois herself. "I Like Winter" is catchy and kid-sized. (Yep, I dropped everything to play it and sing.) Exceptionally good for a song in a kid's book; really, exceptionally good!)
In its entirety, the tone of this book reminds me of the poetry of William Blake, with his "Songs of Innocence."
IN CONCLUSION, FIVE STARS FOR SURE
Because this little book packs in so much:
* Everything a youngster needs to know about winter.
* And maybe all that an adult needs to remember.
September 11, 2017
This book talks about it getting colder and the first snow falling. The kids sled ride and play in the snow, some kids get sick but get better. It talks about Christmas and then New Years then Valentines Day
May 14, 2023
While I enjoy Lenski's illustrations, this just felt like another Christmas book with religious themes thrown in. But for those who are looking for a simple easy read with very old fashioned illustrations, this is a good book for bedtime. My rating - 2/5
December 30, 2015
This is a precious little book the illustrations just add to the storyline. The first page is music and words so I'm not certain if the story is word for word of a song or if the first few pages is the words and then author then took off with adding to the story about things pertaining to winter, Christmas, Baby Jesus, Valentine's Day etc. My nearly 4 year old granddaughter and I enjoyed this book together.
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May 1, 2016Poetry #1
This book is about a girl who really likes winter and the snow that comes with it. She tells what she likes to do in the snow and that with snow comes other fun holidays with presents and family that comes to stay with her.
This book is about a girl who really likes winter and the snow that comes with it. She tells what she likes to do in the snow and that with snow comes other fun holidays with presents and family that comes to stay with her.
December 24, 2009
Cute and simple. It appealed to my two year old.
December 2, 2011
This is an adorable book about winter. It has snow, Christmas (including Jesus), and Valentine's Day.
February 4, 2012
A fun little book.
December 28, 2012
What a sweet book.
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