On Our Shelves | vol.5 | Ezra Jack Keats
February 2, 2010
I thought this choice was appropriate considering the 8 inches of snow we got over the weekend!
I love the textures & patterns in Ezra Jack Keats’ books! His accompanying text provides narration & insight into the world of a child (usually an adorable young boy) but his art really gives the pages a depth that makes one pause — to see & study the environment of a young boy as he explores his urban surroundings, makes friends, accepts (begrudgingly) his new baby sister, or simply takes a walk through the city after a snowfall.
Consider some of our favorites:
The Snowy Day
Peter’s Chair
Goggles
Apt. 3
There are many more – I just haven’t had a chance to read them all yet!
