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Ezra Jack Keats

    Ezra Jack Keats was a literary pioneer, centering Black children in American picture books long before multicultural themes were fashionable. In his works, which he both wrote and illustrated, he employed unique artistic techniques, notably blending gouache with collage. His characters, drawn from his surrounding community, often reflect everyday family life, capturing both the simple pleasures and complex challenges children encounter. By tapping into his own childhood experiences, Keats created relatable characters whose stories resonate with children globally, ensuring the enduring appeal of his books.

    Pet Show!
    Goggles
    A Letter to Amy
    The Snowy Day
    Peter's Chair
    Whistle for Willie
    • Peter würde so gern pfeifen können! Dann würde sein Hund Willi bestimmt bei jedem Pfiff zu ihm gelaufen kommen. Den ganzen Tag übt Peter, aber es will einfach kein Ton aus seinem Mund herauskommen. Auf einmal, als er schon gar nicht mehr daran glaubt, kommt Willi angerannt, weil er Peters Pfiff gehört hat. Eine starke Geschichte über das Lernen, das manchmal leichter wird, wenn man es nicht zu sehr versucht. Kinder werden hier ermutigt, Dinge neugierig auszuprobieren, an sich selbst zu glauben und sich von Fehlschlägen nicht unterkriegen zu lassen.

      Peter lernt pfeifen2021
    • How can you enter a pet show when your pet runs away? That's the question Archie faces when he can't 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.

      Pet Show!2001
      3.9
    • Archie's day takes an unexpected turn when a stray cat follows him, disrupting his street performance and causing his audience to leave. Despite the chaos, the cat's persistent companionship leads Archie home, hinting at an evolving relationship. This charming story explores themes of friendship and the unpredictable joys that come with unexpected encounters.

      Hi, Cat!1999
      3.7
    • Generations of children have read, re-read, and loved Ezra Jack Keats's award-winning, classic stories about Peter and his neighborhood friends. Now, for the first time, Peter's 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.

      A Letter to Amy1998
      4.0
    • Generations of children have read, re-read, and loved Ezra Jack Keats?s award-winning, classic stories about Peter and his neighborhood friends. Now, for the first time, Peter?s Chair, A Letter to Amy, and Goggles! are available in paperback exclusively from Puffin.?A well-loved character, a familiar childhood situation, and an urban setting are the components of this winning picture book, one of Keats?s best.? -- BooklistEzra Jack Keats (1916?1983) was the beloved author and/or illustrator of over eighty-five books for children.

      Goggles1998
      4.0
    • A little turtle, two little fish, three little bluebirds, four little muskrats, five little honeybees, six little crows, seven little crickets, eight little lizards, nine little frogs, and ten little fireflies all do what their mothers ask.

      Over in the Meadow1995
    • Pfeif dem Dackel!

      • 33 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Peter longs to be able to whistle for his dog and makes many ingenious attempts.

      Pfeif dem Dackel!1980
    • Whistle for Willie

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Since it was first published in 1964, Whistle for Willie has delighted millions of young readers with its nearly wordless text and its striking collage artwork depicting the story of Peter, who longs to whistle for his dog. 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."

      Whistle for Willie1977
      4.5