Ezra Jack Keats is widely acknowledged as one of the first people to feature realistic, friendly, multi-ethnic urban settings in his picture books-forever changing the landscape of children's literature in the process. Now this beautiful collection brings together nine of his best-loved stories, including the 1963 Caldecott Medal-winning book
The Snowy Day and Caldecott Honor book
Goggles!, plus
Whistle for Willie,
Peter's Chair,
Apt. 3, and others. Also included is artwork from an unfinished picture book,
The Giant Turnip, published here for the very first time. An introduction by celebrated critic of children's literature Anita Silvey outlines Keats's career and inimitable contributions. In addition, five of the most important writers and illustrators working in the field today share their thoughts on Keats and the legacy he left behind. An afterword describes his incredible life, from his childhood in Brooklyn to children's book legend.
This book title, Keats's Neighborhood (An Ezra Jack Keats Treasury), ISBN: 9780670035861, by Ezra Jack Keats, published by Penguin Young Readers Group (October 28, 2002) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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