‘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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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.
Garth Williams began his work on the pictures for the Little House books by meeting Laura Ingalls Wilder at her home in Missouri, and then he traveled to the sites of all the little houses. His charming art caused Laura to remark that she and her family "live again in these illustrations."
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By Terrie
Format: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.
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
By A Customer
Format: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
By Fascinating.
Format: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!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Over and Over
This book was recommended by a dear friend. It was her daughter's favorite book. She actually gave it to me as a gift - and now, I am doing the same for my neices and nephews who... Read more
Published 29 days ago by CAROL GOLEMBIEWSKI
5.0 out of 5 stars
Favorite Childhood Book!
This book is amazing. It was my favorite as a child and now my 3 daughters hold it as a favorite as well. One of Charlotte Zolotow's best in my opinion!
Published 3 months ago by Heather Otwell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this book
Beautoful pictures. Loved the book when I was a child and got it for my daughter. She is a little young for paperbacks but can't wait to read it to her.
Published 5 months ago by jjunelle
5.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable Book
I am reading this book to my 4 1/2 year old daughter before bed. We read 4-5 pages a night. My husband snuggles in with us and is enjoying it too. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Christie
5.0 out of 5 stars
a great find
I had been looking for this book for a long time because my daughter loved it when she was little. We read it OVER AND OVER, but I couldn't remember the name! Read more
Published 8 months ago by Idaho Bill and Kathy
5.0 out of 5 stars
I have always LOVED 'Over and Over' !
I was given this book for my two year old birthday, Christmas 1957.
My mother read it to me through my early years Over and Over and Over and Over and Over and Over. Read more
My mother read it to me through my early years Over and Over and Over and Over and Over and Over. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Christmas Baby
5.0 out of 5 stars
Timeless, Tender, Touching and Terrific
First I have to admit that I always cry when I get to the last page of this story. But there's nothing sad in the book. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Laurel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely book for young children
Just right for a 3 or 4 year old. Lovely illustrations by Garth Williams. Follows the holidays through a year through the eyes of a little girl.
Published on February 28, 2011 by P. Fife
1.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing
Christmas celebrated as the birth of Jesus, and Easter's meaning of Jesus' death and resurrection are missing from this book; there is not even a passing mention. Read more
Published on January 18, 2011 by J. Goheen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Book from my childhood
I was given this book for my 3rd birthday 27 years ago. I still have my original copy, complete with birthday wishes written inside. I've always loved this book. Read more
Published on August 22, 2010 by Kelli
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