This timeless poem, from the author of the classic Treasure Island, tells the story of a boy who transforms his toy city into a stately kingdom. "An imaginative adventure that leaves much for children to enjoy."--Booklist. NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies. Parenting magazine Reading Magic Outstanding Book. Full color throughout.
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Wolf's trademark vividly colored, crisply outlined paintings breathe new life into the classic poem about a youngster who constructs an imaginary "town by the sea." Ages 3-7.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2 Wolff's colorful paintings, which resemble block prints, cleverly combine with and enrich Stevenson's poem. Large two-page spreads show a young boy at home reading on a rainy day. As he starts to build with his blocks on the floor he creates an elaborate landscape that comes alive. The hard edges of the cut block contrast with muted colors that fade off into the distance to echo the corresponding relationship in the poem whereby the solid building blocks combine with the child's imagination to create a world of palaces and harbors, sailing ships and kings. Perhaps with this lovely introduction, new readers will be drawn to Stevenson's A Child's Garden of Verses , from which this poem is taken. Judith Gloyer, Milwaukee Public Library
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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A Magical Book for Kids of All Ages!,
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This review is from: Block City (Picture Puffin) (Paperback)
I love this book! By using Stevenson's poem, Ashley Wolff captures the magical moments of childhood in a way that will bring a rush of memories to adults, and instant recognition to children. Staying in bed with the flu or a cold, most children devise imaginary games to occupy their time. Future quiltmakers, carpenters and other folks, will recognize themselves in this book. A delightful romp!
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This is a wonderful book for children and people of all ages. My kids and I enjoy reading it again and again. It truly captures the worlds one can imagine and create with the simple elegance of wooden blocks. The poem has a beautiful rythmn and the pictures are a treat. We especially love the "pirate" men. They always make all of us giggle.
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