EZRA JACK KEATS

When Whistle for Willie was first published in 1964, The New York Times wrote "Mr. Keats' illustrations boldly, colorfully capture the child, his city world. and the shimmering heat of a summer's day." Now the story of Peter, who longs to whistle for his dog, is accessible to even the youngest child in a durable board book edition, with reinforced pages, a handy trim size, and safe, rounded corners. Ezra Jack Keats, who died in 1983, was the award-winning author of such children's favorites as The Snowy Day, which won the Caldecott Medal, and Goggles, a Caldecott Honor Book.

A gentle nighttime adventure filled with wonder, mystery, and imagination from master storyteller Ezra Jack Keats.Roberto is excited about the paper mouse he made in school, until Amy asks, "Does it do anything?" Roberto isnt sure, so he leaves the mouse on his window sill and goes to bed. Before long his apartment building is quiet, but Roberto cant fall asleep. So he gets up to look out the window and sees Archies cat being chased by a big, snarling dog! Roberto doesnt know what to do, but fate steps in and an unlikely hero comes to the cats rescue. "The artists skillful use of a combination of acrylic painting and collage has never been more effectively employed than in this quiet tale." -The Horn Book

Susie and Roberto are putting on a puppet show and all of their friends have come to see it, including she Louie. As the show begins, Louie becomes fascinated by the smiling puppet Gussie and shouts "Hello!" in front of a silent audience. After the show, Louie goes home and dreams about Gussie. When he wakes up, he discovers that his friends have left a gift for him. This classic Ezra Jack Keats story of love and generosity is as meaningful today as when it was first published more than twenty years ago.

Jennies favorite aunt is sending her a new hat, and Jennie is sure it will be beautiful. But when the box arrives, the hat inside is very plain. She had imagined a wonderful hat with big colorful flowers and even tries to make her own hat from a straw basket! Jennie is almost ready to give up on her dream when she receives a fanciful surprise from some very special friends. Ezra Jack Keatss timelessly charming illustrations will leave readers wishing for a dream hat of their own.

És un dia de neu i Peter va a descobrir-la. Surt abrigat al carrer per passejar entre munts de neu apilades i per veure els nens grans jugar a tirar-se boles gegants. Descobreix els solcs que deixen els seus peus a la neu espessa i lo divertit que resulta fer àngels movent els seus braços contra una muntanya de neu blanca.

É un día de neve e Peter vai descubrila. Sae abrigado á rúa para pasear entre montóns de neve amoreada e para ver os nenos grandes xogar a tirarse bólas xigantes. Descobre os sucos que deixan os seus pes na neve espesa e o divertido que resulta facer anxos movendo os seus brazos contra unha montaña de neve branca. Peter e pequeno, pero el so aprendera cantas aventuras se poden gozar? nun dia de neve.

Welcome to a lush meadow bustling with activity, where one turtle digs, two fish swim, three bluebirds sing, and so on to ten fireflies that shine in the night. Keatss collage-style illustrations perfectly complement this classic Appalachian counting rhyme, which is also a popular song for toddlers.

On his way to hang out with the neighborhood kids, Archie very innocently greets a stray cat who follows him and gets in the way. The cat ruins everything - Archies street show is a mess and his audience drifts away. But things arent all bad: when Archie goes, the cat follows him all the way home, too!

Generations of children have read, re-read, and loved Ezra Jack Keatss award-winning, classic stories about Peter and his neighborhood friends. Now, for the first time, Peters Chair, A Letter to Amy, and Goggles! are available in paperback exclusively from Puffin."A master of ingenious collages, Keats has made brilliant variegated pictures."The Horn BookEzra Jack Keats (1916-1983) was the beloved author and/or illustrator of more than eighty-five books for children.

Keats departs from his traditional style for his one and only wordless picture book, Clementinas Cactus. Clementina and her father are out for a walk in the desert when Clementina discovers a lone cactus, all shriveled and prickly. But Clementina discovers there is something beautiful hiding inside that thick skin.

A procession travels to Bethlehem, bringing gifts for the newborn baby Jesus. The little drummer boy comes along, although he is too poor to bring a present fit for a king. Instead, he plays a song on his drum for the Christ Child. Within the little drummer boys seemingly simple gift lies the true spirit of Christmas. Ezra Jack Keats vivid, jewel-toned artwork perfectly illustrates this classic holiday carol. Music for the song appears at the back of the book. "Keats evocatively portrays this story." -Publishers Weekly

Can a puppy be a kitten? This puppy thinks he is. As he plays with four kittens, he tumbles and stumbles, thumps and slurps, spills and falls. Then his mother arrives. Will the five new friends be able to play again? Award-winning author and illustrator Ezra Jack Keatss appealing illustrations will have readers purring with contentment."A visually delightful book." (The Horn Book)

How can you enter a pet show when your pet runs away? Thats the question Archie faces when he cant find his cat to enter in the neighborhood pet show. Fortunately, he does some fast thinking to win a prize in this beloved classic from award-winning author-illustrator Ezra Jack Keats.

In his apartment in the city, Sam hears voices, barking dogs, snoring, and all kinds of other noises. One rainy day he also hears the sad sounds of a harmonica, and wonders whos playing. Sams search leads him to Apt. 3, where he finds not only the source of the music--but a new friend.

When his family moves to a new neighborhood, Louie has to leave his friends behind. Sad and lonely, Louie creates a city scene inside a shoe box. The tiny diorama has a magical effect, sending his imagination back to old friends and old times. Then the spell ends, and a real-life adventure begins as Louie joins some new friends for Halloween night.

Explore the wonder of childhood in this classic, nearly wordless picture book!Young Peter embarks on a summer adventure in his neighborhood, learning how to whistle for his dog, Willie. But whistling is harder than it looks. Will persistence, patience, and imagination win the day? This heartwarming story by award-winning author and illustrator Ezra Jack Keats celebrates the joys of tiny triumphs with bright and engaging texture collages."Mr. Keats illustrations boldly, colorfully capture the child, his city world, and the shimmering heat of a summers day." The New York Times

When Louie goes looking for a father, he meets Barney. Barney accuses Louie of stealing a music box from his truck, but Louie says he didnt do it. Its up to Louies mother to settle the conflict and reveal that meeting Barney may be the beginning of the end of Louies search. This heartwarming tale features the same collage art and colorful urban setting that are featured in Keats popular books A Letter to Amy and Peters Chair.

From one red sun to ten playful pooches, preschoolers will delight in counting the bold, colorful objects in Ezra Jack Keatss appealing collages. This book is just right for little hands and is a per

Traducción en español del cuento clásico ganador de la Medalla Caldecott, Un día de nieve.Es un día de nieve y Pedro sale a explorar. Mientras pasea entre montones de nieve apilada y observa a los niños grandes jugar a tirarse bolas gigantes--descubre los surcos que dejan sus pies en la nieve espesa y lo divertido que es hacer figuras de angeles en la nieve."This translation of Keatss original Caldecott Medal winner captures the physical and emotional experiences of Peter and his delight in a snowfall."School Library Journal

When the other kids make fun of Louie and call his father "the junkman," his dad explains that the so-called junk he loves "can take you right out of this world" with a little imagination. So Louie builds the spaceship Imagination I and blasts off into his own space odyssey. Reissued just in time for the fortieth anniversary of the first lunar landing, this fantastical Keats adventure celebrates the power of imagination.