Being afraid of the dark doesn't mean being afraid alone. When a boy can't find his favorite stuffed bunny, he bravely heads into the woods to look for it. Instead, he finds a big, scary brown bear! But the bear is just lonely, so the boy shares his night light and forges ahead with his new companion, until...they run into two frightening giants! As the boy continues on, he comes across other seemingly menacing creatures, but finds that—like him—they're just looking for some comfort and security before bedtime. Simple text and classic European style meet a fresh, modern twist in this delightful picture book.
The Woods
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"Paul Hoppe's "The Woods" sends its hero out among the trees to search for his lost bedtime bunny. The boy's bedroom quickly gives way, Sendak-style, to the Woods, where the boy confronts and overcomes a parade of scary things. He shares a night light with a fearsome and fearful bear; entertains twin giants with a goodnight story; and gives an achy three-headed dragon a hug.
What the story lacks in originality, Hoppe ("Hat," "Metal Man") makes up for with empathy and likability. There's a reason boys enjoy confronting big hairy monsters over and over again. " - The New York Times
"Readers looking for bedtime stories or tales involving sharing, bravery, or overcoming fear of the dark will be pleased with this endearing tale." - School Library Journal
What the story lacks in originality, Hoppe ("Hat," "Metal Man") makes up for with empathy and likability. There's a reason boys enjoy confronting big hairy monsters over and over again. " - The New York Times
"Readers looking for bedtime stories or tales involving sharing, bravery, or overcoming fear of the dark will be pleased with this endearing tale." - School Library Journal
About the Author
Paul Hoppe is an award-winning illustrator whose work has appeared in various publications, including the New York Times and the New Yorker. Raised in Germany, he now lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.
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Paul Hoppe is a writer and illustrator of children's books and graphic novels, as well as a freelance illustrator for publications and advertising agencies. He also teaches occasionally at the School of VISUAL ARTS. Born in Poland and raised in Germany, he now lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. Fore more information, please visit www.paulhoppe.com
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The Woods has everything I look for when I choose a good read aloud. It has large, vibrant, well defined illustrations with characters that are expressive and who will appeal to kids. It also has a magical read aloud flow and rhythm that just spills easily from the tongue. The timing is perfect with each spread as our young hero discovers all matter of terrifying things in the woods, and then learns they aren't so terrifying after all.
This story brings to mind Sendak's Where The Wild Things Are, thanks primarily to the young boy's blanket cape, trash can helmet and the play sword he wields when he makes his journey to The Woods. I love books that can empower kids to conquer their fears and this is a perfect example. When you add in the pro-sharing message, and what amounts to simply good story telling, you get an excellent choice to help allay any type of bedtime fear.
This one is also the perfect length for group sharing and is going into my permanent story time collection. Don't miss this gem of a story.
This story brings to mind Sendak's Where The Wild Things Are, thanks primarily to the young boy's blanket cape, trash can helmet and the play sword he wields when he makes his journey to The Woods. I love books that can empower kids to conquer their fears and this is a perfect example. When you add in the pro-sharing message, and what amounts to simply good story telling, you get an excellent choice to help allay any type of bedtime fear.
This one is also the perfect length for group sharing and is going into my permanent story time collection. Don't miss this gem of a story.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The beginning of this book conjures up memories of "Where the Wild Thing Are," but quickly changes gears as the main character encounters scares in the forest. With each encounter, he discovers that the scary creatures really have a simple desire (e.g. a night-light, hug, etc...).
The repetition in the book is fun as it enables kids to begin to predict what happens next. It also would be a great story to use with any child struggling with fears at bedtime. Hoppe offers a great model for how to imagine the monster under your bed differently!
The repetition in the book is fun as it enables kids to begin to predict what happens next. It also would be a great story to use with any child struggling with fears at bedtime. Hoppe offers a great model for how to imagine the monster under your bed differently!
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neat book for making inferences with young children to build their comprehension skills! A great addition to my classroom collection!
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The Woods
Very cute story! My son and I enjoyed the kindle edition of this story. The pictures described the scenes perfectly!
Published 4 months ago by Tara D.
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Published 19 months ago by E. Kennen
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Published 20 months ago by Z Hayes
