Biography of America's foremost illustrator of children's books, who crossed cultural boundaries in his works before multicultural themes became fashionable. Includes reproductions of his art.
Visit with award-winning children's author and illustrator Ezra Jack Keats as he talks about his books and the characters in them. Includes an animated version of "A Letter to Amy.".
The Snowy Day: Enchanted with a city snowfall, Peter looks forward to going outside again tomorrow. Whistle for Willie: Peter longs to whistle so he can call his dog, Willie. Peter's Chair: Peter wants to run away when his new baby sister arrives, but he learns something important about growing up instead. A Letter to Amy: The wind spoils Peter's attempt to mail a special birthday invitation to Amy. Pet Show: All the kids in the neighborhood are on their way to the pet show-except for Archie who can't find his pet. The Trip: Louie constructs a shoebox diorama and uses his imagination to visit his old neighborhood. Getting to know Ezra Jack Keats: Ezra Jack Keats provides a fascinating glimpse into his work as a children's book author/illustrator.
Presents a brief, illustrated, biography of children's author Ezra Jack Keats, providing information on his childhood, his education, and his writing career.
Contains a guide to teaching literacy through the books of Ezra Jack Keats, author of "Peter's Chair, " and "The Snowy Day, " including reproducible pages that provide activities for learning about families, friendship, neighborhood, and community.
