Welcome to a lush meadow bustling with activity, where one turtle digs, two fish swim, three bluebirds sing, and so on to ten fireflies that shine in the night. Keats's collage-style illustrations perfectly complement this classic Appalachian counting rhyme, which is also a popular song for toddlers.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
From the award winner Ezra Jack Keats comes another masterpiece of a picture book. Based on the original by Olive Wadsworth, Keats's animals come alive on the page as the babies perform their mothers' commands. Keats uses bright colors and simple lines to make this a good book for sharing with a large group or single child.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By AMGrumm
Format:Paperback
This is my most favorite rendition (Ezra Jack Keats, Illustrator). I believe different versions of this picture book use different verses from the original poem by Olive Wadsworth since they include different creatures. I've been using this particular version for years.
This story (regardless the rendition) provides for interactive story telling as kids like to guess what number comes next before you turn the page. If it doesn't come natural to them, simply prompt them.
I began sharing this story with a Scholastic edition which had a read-along cassette with a musical re-telling (I highly recommend it). Now, I sing this text and the kids provide the turn the page signals (I prompt them to hum the tune that was used on that Scholastic cassette, now CD).
A counting story, a story in rhyme. Playful.
This story (regardless the rendition) provides for interactive story telling as kids like to guess what number comes next before you turn the page. If it doesn't come natural to them, simply prompt them.
I began sharing this story with a Scholastic edition which had a read-along cassette with a musical re-telling (I highly recommend it). Now, I sing this text and the kids provide the turn the page signals (I prompt them to hum the tune that was used on that Scholastic cassette, now CD).
A counting story, a story in rhyme. Playful.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
There are many, many different illustrations of these verses, but Mr. Keats has certainly done an excellent job of making his book distinctive.
Whereas most of the other books have pastel, baby-style, cartoonish drawings, this book is done in a 'more mature' style, using watercolors in a darker palette. [I would direct you to the Amazon "Search Inside this book" feature but ironically it doesn't seem to be working. Instead take a look at the turtle on the back cover to get an idea.]
Five Stars. A classic rhyme with distinctive artwork. This is a book for preschoolers and kindergarteners, etc. that well may be weary of babish artwork.
Whereas most of the other books have pastel, baby-style, cartoonish drawings, this book is done in a 'more mature' style, using watercolors in a darker palette. [I would direct you to the Amazon "Search Inside this book" feature but ironically it doesn't seem to be working. Instead take a look at the turtle on the back cover to get an idea.]
Five Stars. A classic rhyme with distinctive artwork. This is a book for preschoolers and kindergarteners, etc. that well may be weary of babish artwork.
By JEK teacher
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
There is actually a song for this book and various programs use it for preschool counting
The pictures are delightful
The pictures are delightful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
always the loved the poem, but these pictures are fantastic for little ones. beautiful picture book, even in paperback printing.
By Sara L Adams
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Really beautiful illustrations by Ezra Jack Keats in this version of Over In the Meadow. The sing-song verses in this book combined with the lovely pictures makes this the perfect read- aloud story. I would be happy giving this book as a gift.
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Am grateful for his view of the world around him! So much to share with and enhance the minds of the young and the old.
By J. Snow
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a beautiful book with artistic imagery and wonderful syntax. I know this isn't his most popular book, but I'm not sure why. It's got a wonderful rhythm, and is a joy to read to my 2-year-old son.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Classic, but slightly different from what I remember
I grew up with the Golden Books version of this book. I wish it had been available on amazon, but this one is ok. Read more
Published 12 months ago by theladybug
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sing Along
A great retelling of this classic Appalachian counting rhyme. I found myself singing as I read through it. Great read aloud/sing along potential.
Published 12 months ago by Heather (Davidson) Maneiro
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely, timeless, already a favorite!
My 3 year old son (37 mos.) LOVED this book and wanted us to read it several times the day it arrived. The elegant phrasing and beautiful illustrations can't be beat. Read more
Published on April 10, 2011 by Stacy D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just love it.
Combines color, number and vocabulary introduction into one. This can be sung as well. This illustrator is one of my favorites.
Published on February 17, 2010 by Beth A. Murphy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just about my favorite children's book
This may very well be my favorite children's book, and I own hundreds. It is exquisitely illustrated and amazingly fun to read. Read more
Published on September 24, 2009 by hwfquilts
5.0 out of 5 stars
great bedtime book
My 2-year-old son loves this book at bedtime. I love its rhythmic sounds and Keats' pictures of the animal mothers and babies. Read more
Published on August 11, 2009 by R. Stackert
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cute Book!
This is a cute book which was recommended to me by a speech therapist. At the time, I bought this for an 18 month toddler. Read more
Published on December 2, 2008 by Hello
5.0 out of 5 stars
Really wonderful book
We love this book. We have a three year old and a 20 month old, and both of them get a kick out of it with the singsong poetry and the great illustrations. Read more
Published on June 4, 2008 by Molly Mcdaneld
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