A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the fiction mentor text book extra yarn by mac barnett and jon klassen. I have my own copy now, but have bought others for other friends and families. Kids wings activities for extra yarn by mac barnett. The action unfolds in a lowkey but captivating way, then takes an even more folktalelike turn with the sudden arrival of the archduke on a sailing ship. Boston globe horn book awards hbmjan horn book magazine jon klassen mac and jon says. Extra yarn, winner of a caldecott honor and the boston globehorn book award, as well as a new york times bestseller, is the story of how a young girl and her box of magical yarn transform a community this muchloved picture book is written by mac barnett and illustrated by jon klassen, who also won the caldecott medal for this is not my hat. Jan 01, 2017 extra yarn written mac barnett and illustrated by jon klassen is a wonderful tale of hope and generosity of spirit. Annabelles creations bring life to a drab, cold town. Winner of the caldecott honor one of time magazines 100 best childrens books of all time winner of the boston globehorn book award winner of the e. He is the caldecott medalwinning author and illustrator of i want my hat back, this is not my hat and we found a hat, as well as the illustrator of sam and dave dig a hole and extra yarn by mac barnett, the dark by lemony snicket, pax by sara pennypacker and the nest by kenneth oppel. Klassens powerful illustrations show us a dark, snowcovered landscape at the start of the book. Book connections supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Feb 14, 2016 extra yarn, a caldecott honor book, boston globehorn book award winner, and a new york times bestseller, is the story of how a young girl and her box of magical yarn transform a community.
He won both the american caldecott medal and the british kate greenaway medal for childrens book illustration, recognizing the 2012 picture book this is not my hat, which he also wrote. The illustrator is jon klassen, the genius behind the hilarious i want my hat back. The book is a visual feast for the eyes, making it a great gift book for any age. Written by mac barnett and illustrated by geisel honor award winner jon klassen, extra yarn knits a warm tale of imagination and inspiration. This award winning and best selling modern day fairy tale is sure to delight children and parents alike. Oct 15, 2012 written by mac barnett and illustrated by geisel honor award winner jon klassen, extra yarn knits a warm tale of imagination and inspiration. This is not my hat, winner of the caldecott medal and the kate greenaway medal. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Video of the 2012 boston globehorn book award ceremony craftsanity podcast episode 129. Written by mac barnett and illustrated by jon klassen. One snowy afternoon, annabelle finds a box filled with yarn of every color. Theres a lesson about friendship along with an amusing geometry lesson in this charming picture book from the writerartist collaborators who created the acclaimed sam and dave dig a hole and extra yarn. Boston globehorn book picture book award acceptance speech, 2012, given by jon klassen about extra yarn. This picture book would make a great read aloud for all ages.
From bestselling and awardwinning author mac barnett and illustrator jon klassen comes extra yarn, a caldecott honor book, boston globehorn book award winner, and a new york times bestseller. He also illustrated mac barnetts extra yarn and served as an illustrator on the animated feature film coraline. Jon klassen jon klassen is the illustrator of the 2012 boston globehorn book picture book award winner extra yarn. A great fantasy story about magic, growth mindset, determination an. Among his other popular books are i love you like a pig, illustrated by greg pizzoli, and the magic word, illustrated by elise parsley. Jan 26, 2012 extra yarn, winner of a caldecott honor and the boston globehorn book award, as well as a new york times bestseller, is the story of how a young girl and her box of magical yarn transform a community.
I have no doubt that mac barnett is usually this happy. A young girl and her box of magical yarn transform a community in this stunning picture book. Extra yarn printables, classroom activities, teacher. A stunning picture book about the power of imagination, perfect for fans of extra yarn and journey, from debut authorillustrator joseph kuefler. He is the caldecott medalwinning author and illustrator of i want my hat back, this is not my hat and we found a hat, as well as the illustrator of sam and dave dig a hole and extra yarn by mac barnett, the dark by lemony snicket, pax by sara pennypacker and the nest by. Npr coverage of extra yarn by mac barnett and jon klassen. Jon klassen cm born november 29, 1981 is a canadian writer and illustrator of childrens books and an animator. An original tale begins with a little girl named annabelle finding a box of magic.
Then annabelle finds the box of yarn amidst this dreary backdrop. Extra yarn mac barnett hardcover harpercollins publishers. Macs disarmingly simple tale offers the allure of mystery and expertly captures a childs faith in magic, with jon klassens illustrations adding just the right light touch of personality. In a world full of amazing stories and many talented authors and illustrators, mac barnett and jon klassen have created the perfect kids book. Extra yarn, which won a caldecott honor and a boston globehorn book award. Extra yarn by mac barnett, jon klassen, hardcover barnes. Extra yarn, a caldecott honor book, boston globehorn book award winner, and a new york times bestseller, is the story of how a young girl and her box of magical yarn transform a community. Extra yarn by mac barnett illustrated by jon klassen the multiple awardwinning, bestselling team of mac barnett and jon klassen tell an extraordinary tale about a little girl who cocoons her cold, grey town in joy and warmth and brightly coloured yarn. Mac barnett is a new york times bestselling author whose books have been translated into more than thirty languages. Macs disarmingly simple tale offers the allure of mystery and expertly captures a childs faith in magic, with jon klassen s illustrations adding just the right light touch of personality to the text. Jan 02, 2014 the story is quite magical,bathe illustrations, as youd expect from the assured jon klassen, intimate and enticing, with a nod,nod, wink to familiar characters from his other books.
With spare, gently humorous illustrations and a palette that moves from blackandwhite to. Extra yarn from bestselling and awardwinning author mac barnett and illustrator jon klassen comes extra yarn, a caldecott honor book, boston globehorn book award winner, and a new york times bestseller. He is also the illustrator of two caldecott honor books, sam and dave dig a. Click on a book cover or title for a brief description and a look inside.
Extra yarn, by mac barnett, illustration by jon klaassen. Dec 19, 2012 jon klassen is the illustrator of the 2012 boston globehorn book picture book award winner extra yarn. Jon klassen is the authorillustrator of i want my hat back, a theodor seuss geisel honor book. This muchloved picture book is written by mac barnett and illustrated by jon klassen, who also won the caldecott medal for this is not my hat. About mac barnett mac barnett is the author of three books illustrated by jon klassen. Annabelle is a young girl who can bring color and joy into an otherwise drab world, that is if a clothes loving archduke doesnt ruin it all. A conversation with extra yarn author mac barnett and illustrator jon klassen. Extra yarn is a wonderful allegory, in the oldfashioned sense.
Jon klassen has 27 books on goodreads with 310554 ratings. Extra yarn by mac barnett, 9780061953385, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. From bestselling and awardwinning author mac barnett and illustrator jon klassen comes extra yarn, a caldecott honor book, boston globehorn book award winner, and a new york times bestseller a young girl and her box of magical yarn transform a community in this stunning picture book. This is extra yarn, written by mac barnett and illustrated by the amazing jon klassen, 2012 this is the story of a girl named annabelle who discovers a box filled with yarn of every color. Its a perfect picture book for the obsessive knitter in your family and a must have for any elementary school library. In a cold little town, annabelle finds a common box of colored yarn.
Extra yarn written mac barnett and illustrated by jon klassen is a wonderful tale of hope and generosity of spirit. Jon klassen books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Extra yarn mac barnett jon klassen download free ebook. Extra yarn can be used as a portal into the discussion about magic. Extra yarn is written by mac barnett and illustrated by jon klassen, who. Extra yarn by mac barnett is illustrated by jon klassen, the author of i want my hat back and. From bestselling and awardwinning author mac barnett and illustrator jon klassen comes extra yarn, a caldecott honor book, boston globehorn book award winner, and a new york times bestseller a young girl and her box of magical yarn transform a. Interview with jon klassen about this is not my hat. From bestselling and awardwinning author mac barnett and illustrator jon klassen comes extra yarn, a caldecott honor book, boston globehorn book award. But i bet these days he has an extra skip in his step. Extra yarn by mac barnett meet your next favorite book. Your kids can meet author mac barnett or illustrator jon klassen in author access at rar premium. Buy the book from or from your favorite independent bookstore. Word search medium look for vocabulary words from extra yarn.
A girl and her box of magical yarn bring color and life to her community. This book is also available in spanish titled hilo sin fin. His picture books include two caldecott honorwinning collaborations with jon klassen. But will she sell her remarkable yarn to the grasping archduke. Early on in the discussion, ask which kids believe in magic, and which do not. For fans of klassen s books, theres a cameo tucked inside. The book may not play an important role in the discussion, but that is good because we want the children to be able to think beyond the book. Every knitter can relate to annabelles desire to adorn those around her. Extra yarn, winner of a caldecott honor and the boston globehorn book award, as well as a new york times bestseller, is the story of how a young girl and her box of magical yarn transform a community. Buffalo news this is funny stuff and, as to be expected from mac barnett and jon klassen, delightfully offkilter.
The story is quite magical,bathe illustrations, as youd expect from the assured jon klassen, intimate and enticing, with a nod,nod, wink to familiar characters from his other books. Jon klassen is the authorillustrator of i want my hat back and this is not my hat, the only book to ever win both the kate greenaway and caldecott medal. His illustrations for caroline stutsons cats night out won the governor. Explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources and enrichment pdfs for this book. Illustrator jon klassen jon klassen tells about how he made the sweaterlook. Extra yarn is a fresh story of generosity triumphing over greed that has the feel of a classic folk tale, yet jon klassens stylized, subtly comic illustrations seem totally modern. Extra yarn, a caldecott honor book, boston globehorn book award. But a notable design consideration in extra yarn is of course, color. An original tale begins with a little girl named annabelle finding a box of magic yarn that never runs out. Extra yarn by mac barnett, illustrated by jon klassen. Jon klassens moody yet charming illustrations perfectly evoke the spirit of a town slowly coming back to life.
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