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Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

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Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost is a poetic exploration of quiet reflection as a traveller pauses to observe the tranquil beauty of snow-filled woods. The narrative contemplates the allure of nature's peace compared to the responsibilities awaiting him, capturing the essence of a serene winter's evening.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate poetry that captures the beauty and tranquillity of nature through evocative imagery and rhythm. It's a delightful choice for introducing children to the wonders of poetic language, encouraging them to find wonder and meaning in the simple moments of life.

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Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

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An exquisite picture book based on Robert Frost's poem Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening, illustrated by master artist, P. J. Lynch.

The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.

Award-winning artist-author P.J. Lynch brings Robert Frost's iconic poem Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening to life with his atmospheric and exquisitely detailed illustrations. The horse and its mysterious rider are expertly rendered against the striking background of a dark woods shrouded in snow. This edition is the perfect gift for adults and children alike.

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Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening is beautifully illustrated by P.J. Lynch, enhancing Robert Frost's classic poem with evocative winter landscapes in blues and greens. The illustrations slow the poem’s pace, allowing readers to absorb its sensory details, and are praised for bringing the work to life for a new generation. Reviewers highlight the book's power to introduce young readers to the poem, fostering familiarity and appreciation for its lyrical beauty.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529506341

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by P.J. Lynch

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 32

About the Author

P.J. Lynch, one of the most accomplished children’s book creators working today, has won the Kate Greenaway Medal twice and the Christopher Medal three times. He is the author-illustrator of The Boy Who Fell Off the Mayflower, or John Howland’s Good Fortune. His meticulous research brings impeccable detail to the twenty books he has illustrated, including The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey by Susan Wojciechowski, When Jessie Came Across the Sea by Amy Hest, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, Mysterious Traveller by Mal Peet and Elspeth Graham, and The Dog Who Lost His Bark by Eoin Colfer. Find him online at pjlynchgallery.com, on Twitter as @PJLynchArt and on Instagram as @pjlynchgallery.

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