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A Prairie Boy's Winter Paperback – October 29, 1984
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William Kurelek
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William Kurelek
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Text and twenty color paintings depict the rigors and simple pleasures during the stark 1930s.
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Reading age10 - 12 years
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Print length48 pages
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LanguageEnglish
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Grade level5 - 7
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Lexile measure1030L
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Dimensions8.81 x 0.24 x 9 inches
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PublisherHoughton Mifflin Co.
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Publication dateOctober 29, 1984
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ISBN-100395366097
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ISBN-13978-0395366097
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"The narrative is colorful and interesting . . . the illustrations, one for each of the twenty brief flashbacks, are rich in texture and painted in the American folk-primitive style." Booklist, ALA
Product details
- Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Co.; Reprint edition (October 29, 1984)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 48 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0395366097
- ISBN-13 : 978-0395366097
- Reading age : 10 - 12 years
- Lexile measure : 1030L
- Grade level : 5 - 7
- Item Weight : 12 ounces
- Dimensions : 8.81 x 0.24 x 9 inches
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#2,191,300 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #601 in Children's Canada Books
- #1,164 in Children's Country Life Books
- #13,955 in Children's Nature Books (Books)
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Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2007
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Delightful in its simplicity but evocative in the imagery, this book is a treasure. It reminds me of the wonders of my youth growing up on the prairies. The scenes would have been just a few miles from my own family home place.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2013
What an enjoyable little history lesson this is! I'd never heard of it when I bought it from a used book store, but I instantly recognized that it would be a great book for our Kindergarten year of homeschooling (suitable for the next few years as well!). We've just finished it and indeed- it was perfect. We broke it into several days to keep his attention fresh, but he begged to do "one more" (it's broken into 20 little topics/pages). Each topic is simply and charmingly illustrated- so much more special because the artist is also the author. You can tell the paintings are right from his memory.
This is now a jewel in my collection, and will be cherished years! Looking it up now, I just learned there is also A Prairie's Boys Summer- I'm ordering now!
This is now a jewel in my collection, and will be cherished years! Looking it up now, I just learned there is also A Prairie's Boys Summer- I'm ordering now!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2001
This book gives an interesting overview of life in the northern regions of America (Canada) during the depression era. Included are favorite pastimes and games that the children played. This book was written with the youngest generation in mind but it will be enjoyed by the older generation for the memories it stirs. I'm of a middle generation and I enjoyed it because it gave me a closer look at my parents childhood.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2004
This book is simply a favorite of our family. We really enjoy reading about the hard prairie life and school yard fun that William Kurelek portrays on each page. The paintings wonderfully illustrate the daily life on prairie and each are complimented with a small story. This is one of those books that you can read to your children over and over again without getting bored. I just ordered a Prairie Boy's Summer, which I am sure will be just as delightful.
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Gonzalez
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Reliable company.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 27, 2019Verified Purchase
Pleased with the product which was in very good condition.
Brendie O
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Wonderful stories
Reviewed in Canada on October 5, 2020Verified Purchase
If you were born on the prairies, lived on a farm, or have parents or grandparents who did, this is a delightful collection of what things were really like in winter, "back in the olden days". What a gem!
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Michael Litvack
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Book After Three Decades, still Charms!
Reviewed in Canada on February 6, 2014Verified Purchase
Paintings are paintings, and homespun stories are just that. But combining both in a child's viewpoint is breath-taking. Beginning as a naive artist, Kurelek perfected his art form; putting details of his youth down in picturesque forms. Adding words to the paintings, is putting his works over the top. This is not the first book that I have of Kurelek; each one adds an inner depth to describe a passing part of his life, and probably, of yours.
Great to read one page at a time, every night, especially to children; look at each picture and discuss what is going on. A great learning tool at bedtime.
Great to read one page at a time, every night, especially to children; look at each picture and discuss what is going on. A great learning tool at bedtime.
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Reviewed in Canada on December 7, 2016Verified Purchase
Another fine Kurelek book.
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Reviewed in Canada on October 8, 2015Verified Purchase
Well writen, art work outstanding.



