Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening

by Robert Frost, Vivian Mineker (Illustrator)

Overview

This beautifully illustrated picture book captures the quiet beauty and reflective mood of a snowy evening in the woods. A perfect read-aloud for cozy winter evenings.

In this exquisite picture book, Robert Frost's beloved poem is paired with Vivian Mineker's stunning illustrations, creating a magical winter landscape that will captivate readers of all ages. Follow the gentle journey of a traveler who pauses to appreciate the tranquil beauty of the snowy woods, even as he remembers the promises he must keep and the miles he has yet to go.

Mineker's artwork adds a new dimension to Frost's classic poem, with detailed and evocative scenes that invite readers to linger on each page. The soft, muted colors and intricate details of the snowy woods create a sense of peace and wonder.

Join the traveler on his peaceful journey through the snowy woods and discover the quiet beauty of winter with Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening.

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781641705721
Publisher:	Familius
Publication date:	11/23/2021
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	11.10(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	NP (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Vivian Mineker is a Taiwanese American illustrator from Taipei and Portland, OR, currently living in Slovenia. Her process usually starts with watercolor and colored pencils and finishes on the computer for fine details and adjustments.

Read an Excerpt

Whose woods these are I think I know.
(Continues…)

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Excerpted from "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"
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Copyright © 2001 Robert Frost.
Excerpted by permission of Penguin Young Readers Group.
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Editorial Reviews

"Frost’s familiar lines become the backdrop for a man’s evening of reminiscence in the snowy woods. Walking beside his horse into a realm of tall, blue-shaded tree trunks, the red-bearded man carries a book under his arm. The book’s title, My Life’s Stories, is key to each of the swiftly changing scenes. As he embraces a ghostly gray-haired man and woman walking through the trees, the view shifts to a family scene of a boy holding open a book while speaking excitedly to two adults. Back in the woods, two more transparent figures appear to interact with the narrator at other life stages. A young man is apparently a good friend, and a young woman with flowing black hair stays for scenes of marriage and pregnancy. With promises to keep and miles to go, man and horse head out of the woods into a glowing moonrise. Unlikely to resonate with children, the evening of sentimental recollection may well appeal to older readers and adults who are already fond of this beloved poem. VERDICT This well-crafted blend of poem and memory may find use in poetry classes and book groups".–Margaret Bush, Simmons Coll., Boston for School Library Journal

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