Jan 01, 2017 extra yarn written mac barnett and illustrated by jon klassen is a wonderful tale of hope and generosity of spirit. I have my own copy now, but have bought others for other friends and families. 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. Extra yarn by mac barnett, illustrated by jon klassen. A conversation with extra yarn author mac barnett and illustrator 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. Among his other popular books are i love you like a pig, illustrated by greg pizzoli, and the magic word, illustrated by elise parsley. 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. Early on in the discussion, ask which kids believe in magic, and which do not. Kids wings activities for extra yarn by mac barnett. From bestselling and awardwinning author mac barnett and illustrator jon klassen comes extra yarn, a caldecott honor book, boston. Buffalo news this is funny stuff and, as to be expected from mac barnett and jon klassen, delightfully offkilter. Extra yarn, a caldecott honor book, boston globehorn book award. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.
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 by mac barnett is illustrated by jon klassen, the author of i want my hat back and. 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. 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. Extra yarn can be used as a portal into the discussion about magic. Annabelle stumbles upon a box in the middle of her dreary little town, a box filled with yarn of many colors. This award winning and best selling modern day fairy tale is sure to delight children and parents alike. 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. Explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources and enrichment pdfs for this book. 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. His picture books include two caldecott honorwinning collaborations with jon klassen. Word search medium look for vocabulary words from extra yarn. 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. Dec 19, 2012 jon klassen is the illustrator of the 2012 boston globehorn book picture book award winner extra yarn.
This is not my hat, winner of the caldecott medal and the kate greenaway medal. 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. 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. A girl and her box of magical yarn bring color and life to her community. Extra yarn by mac barnett, jon klassen, hardcover barnes. But a notable design consideration in extra yarn is of course, color. Extra yarn, which won a caldecott honor and a boston globehorn book award. 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.
Jon klassens moody yet charming illustrations perfectly evoke the spirit of a town slowly coming back to life. 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. Extra yarn is written by mac barnett and illustrated by jon klassen, who. Extra yarn printables, classroom activities, teacher. 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. Jon klassen is the authorillustrator of i want my hat back, a theodor seuss geisel honor book. 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. 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. Jon klassen cm born november 29, 1981 is a canadian writer and illustrator of childrens books and an animator. 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. See which new books our editors chose as this months favorites for kids of all ages.
In a cold little town, annabelle finds a common box of colored yarn. Boston globehorn book picture book award acceptance speech, 2012, given by jon klassen about extra yarn. 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. From bestselling and awardwinning author mac barnett and illustrator jon klassen comes extra yarn, a caldecott honor book, boston globehorn book award. The book is a visual feast for the eyes, making it a great gift book for any age. 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.
But will she sell her remarkable yarn to the grasping archduke. This picture book would make a great read aloud for all ages. About mac barnett mac barnett is the author of three books illustrated by jon klassen. Book connections supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Extra yarn by mac barnett, 9780061953385, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Every knitter can relate to annabelles desire to adorn those around her. The illustrator is jon klassen, the genius behind the hilarious i want my hat back. A young girl and her box of magical yarn transform a community in this stunning picture book. 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. Klassens powerful illustrations show us a dark, snowcovered landscape at the start of the book.
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 guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the fiction mentor text book extra yarn by mac barnett and jon klassen. Written by mac barnett and illustrated by geisel honor award winner jon klassen, extra yarn knits a warm tale of imagination and inspiration. He is also the illustrator of two caldecott honor books, sam and dave dig a. This book is also available in spanish titled hilo sin fin. An original tale begins with a little girl named annabelle finding a box of magic yarn that never runs out. He also illustrated mac barnetts extra yarn and served as an illustrator on the animated feature film coraline. Extra yarn mac barnett hardcover harpercollins publishers. 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.
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. Written by mac barnett and illustrated by jon klassen. Boston globe horn book awards hbmjan horn book magazine jon klassen mac and jon says. Interview with jon klassen about this is not my hat. Jon klassen jon klassen is the illustrator of the 2012 boston globehorn book picture book award winner extra yarn. His illustrations for caroline stutsons cats night out won the governor. Video of the 2012 boston globehorn book award ceremony craftsanity podcast episode 129. Annabelles creations bring life to a drab, cold town. 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.
Npr coverage of extra yarn by mac barnett and jon klassen. I have no doubt that mac barnett is usually this happy. Its a perfect picture book for the obsessive knitter in your family and a must have for any elementary school library. Your kids can meet author mac barnett or illustrator jon klassen in author access at rar premium. Extra yarn is a wonderful allegory, in the oldfashioned sense. Just behind an ordinary housefilled with too little fun,ernest d. 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.
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. Then annabelle finds the box of yarn amidst this dreary backdrop. Illustrator jon klassen jon klassen tells about how he made the sweaterlook. A caldecott honor book, boston globehorn book award winner, and a new york times bestseller, extra yarn is a modern day classic. 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. Buy the book from or from your favorite independent bookstore. For fans of klassen s books, theres a cameo tucked inside.
Click on a book cover or title for a brief description and a look inside. With spare, gently humorous illustrations and a palette that moves from blackandwhite to. Extra yarn by mac barnett meet your next favorite book. Extra yarn mac barnett jon klassen download free ebook. Jon klassen books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Extra yarn written mac barnett and illustrated by jon klassen is a wonderful tale of hope and generosity of spirit.
A stunning picture book about the power of imagination, perfect for fans of extra yarn and journey, from debut authorillustrator joseph kuefler. Extra yarn, by mac barnett, illustration by jon klaassen. 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. But i bet these days he has an extra skip in his step. An original tale begins with a little girl named annabelle finding a box of magic. Jon klassen has 27 books on goodreads with 310554 ratings.
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