A retelling of the traditional English tale in which a poor man follows the advice of his dream and is eventually led to a treasure.
Uri Shulevitz Books
Uri Shulevitz was a celebrated author and illustrator whose distinctive visual style brought a unique energy to children's literature. His work often drew upon his own experiences of displacement and resilience, lending his narratives a profound emotional depth. Shulevitz masterfully captured moments of both quiet contemplation and boisterous joy through dynamic illustrations that pulsed with life and humor. His innovative approach to visual storytelling left an indelible mark on the landscape of children's books, inspiring readers and artists alike.
How I Learned Geography
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Having fled from war in their troubled homeland, a boy and his family are living in poverty in a strange country. Food is scarce, so when the boy's father brings home a map instead of bread for supper, at first the boy is furious. But when the map is hung on the wall, it floods their cheerless room with color. As the boy studies its every detail, he is transported to exotic places without ever leaving the room, and he eventually comes to realize that the map feeds him in a way that bread never could.The award-winning artist's most personal work to date is based on his childhood memories of World War II and features stunning illustrations that celebrate the power of imagination. An author's note includes a brief description of his family's experience, two of his early drawings, and the only surviving photograph of himself from that time.How I Learned Geography is a 2009 Caldecott Honor Book and a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
A retelling of the traditional English tale in which a poor man follows the advice of his dream and is eventually led to a treasure
Snow
- 34 pages
- 2 hours of reading
A Caldecott Honor Book "It's snowing, said boy with dog. "It's only a snowflake," said grandfather with beard. No one thinks one or two snowflakes will amount to anything. Not the man with the hat or the lady with the umbrella. Not even the television or the radio forecasters. But one boy and his dog have faith that the snow will amount to something spectacular, and when flakes start to swirl down on the city, they are also the only ones who know how to truly enjoy it. Uri Shulevitz' playful depiction of a snowy day and the transformation of a city is perfectly captured in simple, poetic text and lively watercolor and pen-and-ink illustrations.
The Fools of Chelm and Their History
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
"The town of Chelm is just like every place else, only worse, as numerous shortages, foolish citizens, and inept leaders combine to make life thoroughly miserable. In this whimsical satire, Singer mocks the 'advantages'-such as war, crime, and revolution-that civilization brings to Chelm."-Booklist
