In a cold little town, annabelle finds a common box of colored yarn. Illustrator jon klassen jon klassen tells about how he made the sweaterlook. 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. Early on in the discussion, ask which kids believe in magic, and which do not. One snowy afternoon, annabelle finds a box filled with yarn of every color.
Extra yarn by mac barnett is illustrated by jon klassen, the author of i want my hat back and. Extra yarn, which won a caldecott honor and a boston globehorn book award. Extra yarn mac barnett hardcover harpercollins publishers. 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. Extra yarn by mac barnett meet your next favorite book. A stunning picture book about the power of imagination, perfect for fans of extra yarn and journey, from debut authorillustrator joseph kuefler. Mac barnett is a new york times bestselling author whose books have been translated into more than thirty languages. 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. 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. 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. Jon klassens moody yet charming illustrations perfectly evoke the spirit of a town slowly coming back to life. An original tale begins with a little girl named annabelle finding a box of magic.
The illustrator is jon klassen, the genius behind the hilarious i want my hat back. This award winning and best selling modern day fairy tale is sure to delight children and parents alike. 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. Its a perfect picture book for the obsessive knitter in your family and a must have for any elementary school library. Click on a book cover or title for a brief description and a look inside. 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. This book is also available in spanish titled hilo sin fin. Extra yarn is written by mac barnett and illustrated by jon klassen, who. 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. Among his other popular books are i love you like a pig, illustrated by greg pizzoli, and the magic word, illustrated by elise parsley. Extra yarn by mac barnett, 9780061953385, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. 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. Klassens powerful illustrations show us a dark, snowcovered landscape at the start of the 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. Jon klassen jon klassen is the illustrator of the 2012 boston globehorn book picture book award winner extra yarn. Book connections supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. A great fantasy story about magic, growth mindset, determination an. 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.
Dec 19, 2012 jon klassen is the illustrator of the 2012 boston globehorn book picture book award winner extra yarn. Explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources and enrichment pdfs for this book. The book is a visual feast for the eyes, making it a great gift book for any age. 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. Boston globe horn book awards hbmjan horn book magazine jon klassen mac and jon says. Npr coverage of extra yarn by mac barnett and jon klassen. From bestselling and awardwinning author mac barnett and illustrator jon klassen comes extra yarn, a caldecott honor book, boston globehorn book award. 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 is not my hat, winner of the caldecott medal and the kate greenaway medal.
Extra yarn, a caldecott honor book, boston globehorn book award. Written by mac barnett and illustrated by geisel honor award winner jon klassen, extra yarn knits a warm tale of imagination and inspiration. 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, jon klassen, hardcover barnes. About mac barnett mac barnett is the author of three books illustrated by jon klassen. A conversation with extra yarn author mac barnett and illustrator jon klassen. Jon klassen is the authorillustrator of i want my hat back, a theodor seuss geisel honor book.
Extra yarn is a wonderful allegory, in the oldfashioned sense. 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. Interview with jon klassen about this is not my hat. 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. Jan 01, 2017 extra yarn written mac barnett and illustrated by jon klassen is a wonderful tale of hope and generosity of spirit. 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. Every knitter can relate to annabelles desire to adorn those around her. From bestselling and awardwinning author mac barnett and illustrator jon klassen comes extra yarn, a caldecott honor book, boston. 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.
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. 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. Extra yarn mac barnett jon klassen download free ebook. 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. Jon klassen cm born november 29, 1981 is a canadian writer and illustrator of childrens books and an animator. Video of the 2012 boston globehorn book award ceremony craftsanity podcast episode 129. Your kids can meet author mac barnett or illustrator jon klassen in author access at rar premium. But a notable design consideration in extra yarn is of course, color. But will she sell her remarkable yarn to the grasping archduke. Boston globehorn book picture book award acceptance speech, 2012, given by jon klassen about extra yarn. He is also the illustrator of two caldecott honor books, sam and dave dig a.
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. 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. For fans of klassen s books, theres a cameo tucked inside. 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. Kids wings activities for extra yarn by mac barnett. A caldecott honor book, boston globehorn book award winner, and a new york times bestseller, extra yarn is a modern day classic. Extra yarn by mac barnett, illustrated by jon klassen. He also illustrated mac barnetts extra yarn and served as an illustrator on the animated feature film coraline.
His illustrations for caroline stutsons cats night out won the governor. Annabelles creations bring life to a drab, cold town. 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 books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. I have my own copy now, but have bought others for other friends and families. 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.
Buffalo news this is funny stuff and, as to be expected from mac barnett and jon klassen, delightfully offkilter. 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. But i bet these days he has an extra skip in his step. His picture books include two caldecott honorwinning collaborations with jon klassen. Extra yarn printables, classroom activities, teacher. The multiple awardwinning, bestselling team of mac barnett and jon klassen tell an extraordinary tale about a little girl who cocoons her cold. Extra yarn written mac barnett and illustrated by jon klassen is a wonderful tale of hope and generosity of spirit. Jon klassen has 27 books on goodreads with 310554 ratings. See which new books our editors chose as this months favorites for kids of all ages. Then annabelle finds the box of yarn amidst this dreary backdrop. Word search medium look for vocabulary words from extra yarn.
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