Paperwhite - Hardcover

Wallace, Nancy Elizabeth

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0618042830 ISBN 13: 9780618042838

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2000

Synopsis

Miss Mamie and Lucy plant a paperwhite bulb and patiently wait through a long, dark winter for the arrival of spring, nurturing the bulb and growing closer to each other in the process.

About this title

About the Author:

The Sun, the Moon, and the Stars is a unique collection of poems gathered by cut-paper artist Nancy Elizabeth Wallace. Opening the pages of this beautiful book is like stepping through the gates of a well-loved garden. Using her tiny scissors, her love of nature, and her great sense for the world of children, she invites us to explore this playful and lovely constellation of poems with her.

From School Library Journal:

PreSchool-Grade 2-Using her signature cut-paper rabbits, Wallace has created a gentle tale in which two neighbors nurture a narcissus bulb. In late December, Lucy sees Miss Mamie gathering stones and runs outside to help. What follows is a lovely paean to the simple acts shared by friends as they monitor the plant's progress. The passage of time is conveyed via a small calendar, a clock, and the lengthening scarves on a pair of knitting needles. After attending to the paperwhite, the two keep themselves busy baking cookies, playing the piano, and stringing beads. Using uncluttered compositions on red or white backgrounds, Wallace nevertheless manages to infuse her scenes with interesting details: the view from the window at 4:30 p.m. changes from a starry night sky to a clear, pale blue as December turns to January; the scarves not only grow longer, but are found on the coat rack in their respective owner's jackets; a picture from Lucy to her friend appears in the final scene. This title could be easily viewed by a group and would tie in to many themes: a plant's growth, intergenerational friendships, cozy winter amusements-to name a few. With its subtle changes and unhurried warmth, it would also be a delightful read in a more intimate setting.
Wendy Lukehart, Dauphin County Library, Harrisburg, PA
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About this edition

• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0618042830
• ISBN 13: 9780618042838
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Wallace Nancy Elizabeth