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Summary: Captures the quiet excitement of a snowstorm
Review: I first read this book in the 4th grade, and it struck a chord with me even then. The author's illustrations help capture the quiet excitement of a snowstorm in the fields and forest. Making snow angels or simply standing in the middle of a forest as the flakes swirl around. I love this poem, and I especially love the illustrations by Susan Jeffers.
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Summary: Breath Taking
Review: I remember this poem from 4th grade (I am now 40). Even to this day, I could recite the 1st four lines and I haven't read the poem since 4th grade....until now. I now have a 3 yr old daughter and am searching for books to read to her above her age level. Seeking to introduce her to various subjects, authors, etc. Remembering this poem, I went specifically in search of it and found this book. I LOVE it! And so does my daughter. I love the gentleness of the illustrations, the little splash of color and the quietness it offers. My daughter loves the color, the horse and various animals, and, as any child does, searching for the hidden animals in some of the pages. When we sit and read this book, it's not just a one time reading. It's at least 4 times. I highly recommend this book not just for the literary benefit, but also for the little bit of quiet snuggling time you get........What can be better than that?
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Summary: Great winter book!
Review: Illustrations that go great with this wonderful poem. Has the text well split up between the pages so that kids won't get sick of the picture before it's time to turn the page. A great way to introduce kids to this poem without them knowing they're hearing "poetry". Also a great format for fans of Stopping by Woods.
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Summary: One Interpretation I discovered-Santa Claus
Review: One of the most interesting interpretations of this poem is the old man is Santa Claus. Re-read the poem again and see why.
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Summary: Gorgeous, captivating
Review: Please read the poem to your children out loud if they're old enough to follow it. Allow them the intense pleasure of visualizing the scene on their own before sharing another person's visualization with them. By all means, share this book, a beautiful, atmospheric slice of winter with them. Susan Jeffers has done such a splendid job on the illustrations. They are a hushed, crunchy-cold excursion into the dark solstice night in the deep woods. The only bits of color come from the living beings, the colorful man and his grandchildren and the shy forest animals he comes to feed. The stark, snow covered tree branches are illuminated to perfection and the big feathery snowflakes float down about you as you read. My favorite picture is the second to last one but I won't spoil it by telling you about it, except to say, see if it doesn't perfectly capture the reality you remember. This is a lovely book in and of itself, regardless of others that may have come before. Enjoy!
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Summary: Quiet Beauty
Review: Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening is Susan Jeffers' illustrated book of the Robert Frost poem. It is a beautifully illustrated book which can be enjoyed by the parent as a child sits snugly on their lap.I think it is a book that shows a great deal of respect. It respects the intelligence of the child by introducing beautiful "adult" poetry to the young. Simultaneously it is respectful of the adult reader allowing them to read something which is jointly appealing. This is ideally how an illustrated book should be. It should have appeal to both the reader and the listener and this book is a perfect example of that. Susan Jeffers illustrations are exquisite. She captures the quiet beauty of the woods on a snowy evening. Animals peak from behind trees and bushes watching the man and his sleigh. There is plenty to be observed by child and parent while reading this book . It will be a thrill to find and name the animals while reading the book. Every page is a work of art. The illustrations also work to tell a story within a story providing possible explanations for why the man is in the woods on that particular evening. Children will have some fun seeing the kinds of this this old gentleman does when no one is watching. Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening is a wonderful wintertime book, but will make an excellent read in any season. What a wonderful gift for an adult to make for a child, a gift of poetry and beauty.
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Summary: A Gift of Poetry & Beauty
Review: Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening is Susan Jeffers' illustrated book of the Robert Frost poem. It is a beautifully illustrated book which can be enjoyed by the parent as a child sits snugly on their lap. I think it is a book that shows a great deal of respect. It respects the intelligence of the child by introducing beautiful "adult" poetry to the young. Simultaneously it is respectful of the adult reader allowing them to read something which is jointly appealing. This is ideally how an illustrated book should be. It should have appeal to both the reader and the listener and this book is a perfect example of that. Susan Jeffers illustrations are exquisite. She captures the quiet beauty of the woods on a snowy evening. Animals peak from behind trees and bushes watching the man and his sleigh. There is plenty to be observed by child and parent while reading this book . It will be a thrill to find and name the animals while reading the book. Every page is a work of art. The illustrations also work to tell a story within a story providing possible explanations for why the man is in the woods on that particular evening. Children will have some fun seeing the kinds of this this old gentleman does when no one is watching. Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening is a wonderful wintertime book, but will make an excellent read in any season. What a wonderful gift for an adult to make for a child, a gift of poetry and beauty.
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Summary: New Edition is SMALLER Format
Review: The poem is great, as always. However, I'm disappointed in the changes to the Susan Jeffers illustrations. In the original version of the book, 8.5 x 11" (approx),the illustrations are finer, more deilicate. In the new, smaller format (7 x 8.5"), the lines are cruder, fuzzier, and someone has added a lot more color. It detracts from the lovely, icy, wind-blown quality of the original art. In my local bookstore, they are not even able to order a copy in the original format. It's a shame. I don't know why the publisher has decided to mangle a beautiful book. I've bought and given as gifts numerous copies of the original version. I won't buy the "new" version.
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Summary: Elegance, and still a joy of a kids' book
Review: This and Graeme Base's Jabberwocky are my two favorite adaptations of poetry for young children. Both are elegant and still plenty of fun. Either one would be the ideal gift for a distant grandchild, if that's why you're on Amazon poking around. Susan Jeffers' illustrations are shot through with winter light on snow, just a relief to look at. They're also full of pleasant little hidden treasures for the squirmy set. She uses details to recast the darker side of the poem, maybe, because this is a children's title. For example, the narrator's carrying a tree in his sled, to be planted: one of the promises to keep. (Note to illustrator: In the winter, the ground is typically frozen.) Reading this aloud to children is a gratifying experience. Give yourself that tear in your eye.
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Summary: Simple beauty
Review: This is a beautiful book. I love the way Robert Frost's poem has been brought to life with such simple and elegant illustrations. This book is perfect for introducing children to great American literature. Don't worry, I don't think kids will think this is about comtemplating suicide--I certainly don't.
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