Synopses & Reviews
Theme: Getting Dressed. In a clever game of reverse psychology, Lamby Lamb is instructed not to get dressed. Item by item, he is told not to put on his shirt, his pants, his coat, or his hat. By the end, Lamby Lamb is rebelliously ready to go! Chris Raschkaand#8217;s witty, relatable humor lets children in on the joke and leaves everyone laughing!and#160;READ ALL THE THINGY THINGS BOOKS
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Synopsis
Two lonely characters, one Black and one white, meet on the street and become friends
Synopsis
An effective, unusual 34-word story of the beginnings of a friendship, accompanied by wild and wonderful illustrations. Against pastel backgrounds, in vibrant, colorful images, an African-American boy and a white boy meet on the street. [Their] one- and two-word exchanges on each spread lead to a tentative offer of friendship, sealed as both boys jump high in the air and yell Yow!" With a beautifully balanced, economical style, the book illumines the peaks and pitfalls of getting acquainted, and puts in a good word for brotherhood as well." --School Library Journal, starred review
Synopsis
This Caldecott Honor classic is a simple yet important story about friendship.
Two kids meet on a street. Yo says one. Yes? says the other. And so begins a conversation that turns strangers into friends. With vibrant illustrations, Chris Raschka's rhythmic read-aloud is a celebration of differences -- and how it just takes a few words to overcome them. More relevant than ever in our divided world, this 1993 Caldecott Award-winning classic is presented in an accessible paperback format.
Synopsis
With a mere 19 words (yo appears twice, yes six times) the author/artist of Charlie Parker Played Be Bop presents a spirited conversation on a city sidewalk that is, in itself, a complete drama. Two boys meet as strangers. One hails the other, who is cautious. The first persists. The other responds. Gradually they begin to talk and end up as friends. Full color. 1994 Caldecott Honor Book.
About the Author
Chris Raschka has published over 60 childrenand#8217;s books, including the 2012 Caldecott Medal winner
A Ball for Daisy. His other books include the 2006 Caldecott Medal winner
The Hello, Goodbye Window by Norton Juster; the Caldecott Honor book
Yo! Yes?, and the ALA-ALSC Notable Childrenand#8217;s Book
Good Sports. He lives in
New York City Cit!