Over and Over [Paperback]

Charlotte Zolotow (Author), Garth Williams (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 1995 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

‘The year’s seasonal changes and festivities that are important in a little child’s life are imaginatively [described]. . . . The story ends with the happy realization that it will all come round ‘over and over’ again.’ —H.

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About the Author

Charlotte Zolotow—author, editor, publisher, and educator—has one of the most distinguished reputations in the field of children's literature. She has written more than seventy books, many of which are picture-book classics, such as Mr. Rabbit and the Lovely Present and William's Doll. She lives in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (September 15, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 006443415X
• ISBN-13: 978-0064434157
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #166,628 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #37 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators, A-Z > ( W ) > Williams, Garth

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Wheel of the Year, September 16, 2002

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Terrie (Little Chute, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Over and Over (Library Binding)

This book was created by a true dream team, beloved author Charlotte Zolotow and gifted illustrator Garth Williams. It begins with a little girl who is too little to know about time. She is so young, we learn, that she doesn't know the days of the week yet, or the months, or even the seasons in order. She has memories of things like a crocus in bloom, a snowman, Valentines, a turkey dinner, and a Christmas tree but they're jumbled up in her head in no particular order.
One morning when the little girl wakes up to find that snow has fallen during the night she excitedly wants an explanation. After her mother explains about snow and winter, the little girl wants to know, "What's next?" As her mother continues throughout this delightful story to explain what season or holiday comes next, Zolotow's story gives us charming details that Williams transforms into pure magic. We eventually traverse the whole wheel of the year and return to the little girl's winter birthday where she makes a wonderful wish. This is a beautiful book in every way and is certainly the best I know of for teaching the traditional American/Christian holiday cycle and the flow of the seasons in northern America. It's lovely.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Vivid illustrations!, February 26, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Over and Over (Library Binding)

I found this book again in the library the other day after not having seen it since I was a little girl. I must have studied the illustrations in perfect detail because I remember them as if it were yesterday and not 20 years ago. Definitely, one of my favorite books as a child!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific book!, August 30, 2006

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Fascinating. "consider the possibilities" (Eugene, Oregon United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Over and Over (Paperback)

I had the same experience as one of the other reviewers. I found this book in the library after not seeing it for 25 years. I had just loved the pictures and the descriptions of warm doughnuts, jack-o-lanterns, chocolate eggs and other seasonal delights. You won't be able to choose which holiday is your favorite!