Here Comes Jack Frost [Hardcover]

Kazuno Kohara (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 27, 2009 | Age Level: 3 and up

One cold morning a lonely boy wishes for something to do. His animal friends are hibernating, and he has nobody to play with-even all the birds have flown south. When he meets Jack Frost, the last thing he expects is to make a new friend... or to discover how enchanting winter can be!

Editorial Reviews

Review

“The simple linocut illustrations are stunning; with white figures on a blue background, they create an idealized wintry world.”—Bloomberg.com

“The simple lines and crisp images, especially of spiky Jack Frost, pop and are a delight for the eyes . . . . This is a beautiful piece of bookmaking.” —School Library Journal

“A sparkling winter treat.” —Publishers Weekly

“The artful design is what will draw repeat viewers, young and old, who’ll be taken with the pictures’ evocative feel.” —Booklist

“As in Ghosts in the House!, the limited-palette illustrations are composed of the simplest shapes and lines, here enhanced with swirls of motion (check out Jack’s shoes), mottled-background snowfall, and a few perfectly formed snowflakes.” —Horn Book

About the Author

Kazuno Kohara grew up in Japan and moved to the U.K. as a student. Her Ghosts in the House! was a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year and an ALA Notable Children's Book of 2009. She lives in London, England.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Roaring Brook Press (October 27, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1596434422
• ISBN-13: 978-1596434424
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 9.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #473,873 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, Sensitive and Unique Winter Story, December 21, 2009

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This review is from: Here Comes Jack Frost (Hardcover)

This is a bittersweet touching book about a boy's encounter with Jack Frost. For me it was about living in the moment and the fleeting joys of winter and ultimately, life. The illustrations are lovely and it makes for a quick read, nice for a goodnight story. It's a sweet, sensitive tale, and I think it would make a great Holiday gift.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Refreshingly beautiful, simple artwork, December 7, 2009

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Genevieve (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Here Comes Jack Frost (Hardcover)

Refreshingly beautiful, simple artwork and a lovely story. I also love Ghosts in the House! by the same author/illustrator Kazuno Kohara and I look forward to more of her books. This is a children's book, but of course the art can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Her art reminds me of Kiri-e, Japanese paper cutting, but I believe they are prints.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Winter Story, February 9, 2010

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J. Prather (IN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Here Comes Jack Frost (Hardcover)

It's the illustrations that shine here- the simple artwork is very engaging and perfectly complements the magical little story of Jack Frost. It's the perfect book for the end of winter when everyone needs a reminder that Spring is just around the corner. I loved this authors book Ghosts in the House and this one is just as wonderful. It's great for group sharing; kids in my groups were full of questions about Jack Frost. A solid choice for post-holiday winter story times for preschoolers.