This is a cute very short book using collage to show items used to create not only the pictures but of the actual snowman. As children jump into the winter spirit, they learn new sight words, sequence, discover patterns, create, sing, dance, construct simple. Chicka chicka boom boom and chicka chicka 1, 2,3 have become two of the most loved and well read picture books of all time. Snow dad, mom, children, and dog incorporate cutpaper shapes with real materials such as bolivian hats, african kente cloth, dried corn, and crayonbright buttons. It was a fun surprise to get to the page where you had to open the book vertically. A real treat for kids and parents to explore together. We are big fans of lois ehlert in our house, and her book snowballs is definitely one of our favourites. Lois ehlert is a childrens books illustrator with a unique style. Apr 04, 20 lois ehlert is a childrens books illustrator with a unique style. Her book, snowballs, is a great treat for my students when they are anxiously awaiting a snow day. Ehlert uses collages of cut paper and vibrant, textured objects to dazzling effect in her tribute to building a snowmanand snowgirl and snowcat. See more ideas about lois ehlert, book activities and preschool books. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Every spring, butterflies emerge and dazzle the world with their vibrant beauty. If every month were december, these pictures would be perfect pinups for a calendar. In 1990, ehlerts color zoo received a prestigious caldecott honor award. Instead of traditional line drawings and painted illustrations, she uses collage to create interesting and unusual designs. Students listen to a read aloud of lois ehlert s snowballs and collect mittens for a graphing activity. Lois ehlerts beautiful picture book snowballs provides the. I distinctly remember my elementary school librarian reading us this book he loved to read to us, if my memories are any indication and i feel like when i read this book to my kids, im honoring him.
Many of the illustrations take up two pages and you have to flip the book to be able to see them. In 1990, ehlert s color zoo received a prestigious caldecott honor award. I love lois ehlerts books, especially her collage illustrations. With its innovative graphics and intense colors as vibrant as the circus itself. Lois ehlert s beautiful picture book snowballs provides the context for a flurry of activities, games, crafts and rhymes focusing on all things snow. Ehlert is a talented artist whose books are visually distinctive. Snowballs, snow people, and snowflakes take center stage. She makes use of vivid colors, intricately cut pages and cleverly photographed collages to engage the eyes of her.
Students use the book snowballs, by lois ehlert, to study the elements of art and create an original collage art project. Lois ehlert has created many awardwinning picture books, including, most recently, waiting for wings. So begins lois ehlerts bright, bold picture book about vegetable gardening for the very young. Winter can get boring after awhile so this book injected some creativity once the snow had become a little old. Exploring shapes and colors with color farm and color zoo. And though you are well aware of ezra jack keatss the snowy day, you decide to give lois ehlert s book a go anyway. Snowballs paperback by lois ehlert used as a resource for kindergarten to show the idea of sequence and family with snowmen. The illustrations are so creative and hopefully have sparked some ideas for your childs snowman project. Lois ehlert is the caldecott honor winning author and illustrator of color zoo, as well as color farm, and circus. And though you are well aware of ezra jack keatss the snowy day, you decide to give lois ehlerts book a go anyway. Ehlert was not limited by the traditional orientation of books.
Many pages have a cutout that, as you turn the page, becomes part of another animal. We have had such a mild one here in chicagoland that books about snowmen almost dont feel appropriate. These items include some of the books that lois ehlert has worked on. With a few found objects, like buttons and fabric and seeds, and a little imagination, you can create a whole family out of snow. Snowballs by lois ehlert meet your next favorite book. Start with a book colorin colorado adlit ld online. Snowballs by lois ehlert winter and snow activities by nancy. Leaf man by lois ehlert is one of my favoriteist picture books ever. Please visit my fabulous linky cohosts to see other features this week. In this book birds are making all the snow people and a squirrel comes to help them out. Lois ehlert born november 9, 1934 is an author and illustrator of childrens books, most having to do with nature.
You walk into your first encounter with snowballs with the vague sense that this is going to be yet another winter picture book containing figures made out of cut paper. Visuals from the story made by coworker, kristin, sn blend visuals. Snowballs a fun little book about building a snowman. As you read, point out the different items used for the snow peoples winter clothing. This snowballs lesson plan is suitable for kindergarten. Honors and awards below you can find a selection of ehlerts awards and honors. Lois ehlert uses watercolor collage and pieces of actual seeds, fabric, wire, and roots in this innovative and rich introduction to the life of a tree. They make nice additions to the books that are mentioned above.
Although it is an autumn book, it can be uses for leaf observation at any time of year. Lois ehlert s work with other authors has created some of the most cherished books of all time. We have read many of her books over the years so my plan was to pick something we hadnt read for the book club but the lil divas had other ideas. The children in this book are doing just that, waiting for the perfect snowball day. Lois ehlert is a special author to me, because she won the caldecott honor for color zoo when i was in kindergarten. Lois ehlerts seasonal classicavailable for the first time as a board. I love the large snowman illustrations throughout the book and so do my students miss abby read the book to our class and as she came to each new snowman, she stopped and let the children explore what was new and different about each one. Filled with her trademark collages, this book is as fun to look at as it is to read. This vivid picture book gets little ones into the action. Lois ehlert uses collage technique to create an entire snowman family using a variety of objects such as. Pull on your mittens and head outside with lois ehlert for a snowball day. Lois ehlerts highly original books continue to stretch the limits of traditional bookmaking. Lois ehlerts work with other authors has created some of the most cherished books of all time. Exploring shapes and colors with color farm and color zoo by.
We have read many of her books over the years so my plan was to pick something we. The necessary tools are pictured and labeled, as are the seeds green bean, pea, corn, zucchini. Lois ehlerts beautiful picture book snowballs provides the context for a flurry of activities, games, crafts and rhymes focusing on all things snow. Vibrant collages and a spare text stretch boldly across pages that must be turned sideways to be read. As children jump into the winter spirit, they learn new sight words, sequence, discover patterns, create, sing, dance, construct simple sentences, count by tens, and extend their knowledge. Welcome to the greatest show on earth, where the flamboyant ringmaster introduces the performances of fritz the wonder bear, the deathdefying flying zucchinis and many, many more amazing, breathtaking acts. The book examines the life of a maple tree from the perspective of a child. The sweet story of the leaf mans journey always makes me happy, and ive never met a kid who didnt feel the same way.
They describe and write about the snowmans they created. A special glossary explains how roots absorb nutrients, what photosynthesis is, how sap circulates, and other facts about trees. Caldecott honor book, 1989, for color zoo a publishers weekly best book of the year for snowballs. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Snowballs lesson plan for kindergarten lesson planet. I love lois ehlert s books, especially her collage illustrations. Snowballs by lois ehlert, ehlert, paperback barnes. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Pull on your mittens and head outside with lois ehlert for a snowball da.
Birds and beasts from all walks of the animal kingdom are gathered here, beautifully illustrated in loiss signature bold and bright co. Stacey mitchell, kindergarten teacher as a literature extension activity for lois ehlerts book snowballs, have students create their own snowpeople for a striking classroom display. Her style is instantly recognizable and looks similar to some bright illustrated maps. Snowballs by lois ehlert winter and snow activities by. She is also the illustrator of many other books including crocodile smile by sarah weeks, and a pair of socks by stuart j. Lois ehlert has 38 books on goodreads with 278252 ratings. Bold colors, simple shapes, and oneword text on each page teach kids ages 1 to 5 about animals, colors, and shapes. Kids usually are so excited to make snowballs and snowmen. Book analysis lois ehlert uses watercolor collage and pieces of actual seeds, fabric, wire, and roots in this innovative and rich introduction to the life of a tree. Nov 01, 1995 snowballs paperback by lois ehlert used as a resource for kindergarten to show the idea of sequence and family with snowmen.
This activity finds your students collecting mittens. See more ideas about lois ehlert, winter theme and snowball. This was another bright educational book in which she showed children the spots and patterns that occur in nature. Today, lois ehlert cuts, paints, and writes from her home in milwaukee. Ehlert includes a short rhyming poem about a wide variety of striped and spotted animals i counted 50 with an explanation of animal appearances at the end. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The oversized font on supersaturated shiny paper makes this an especially good book for shared reading. Below you can find a selection of ehlert s awards and honors. Lois ehlerts most popular book is eating the alphabet. Snowballs by lois ehlert boardmaker visuals for snowballs by lois ehlert made by co. Exploring shapes and colors with color farm and color zoo by lois ehlert virtual book club for kids this months virtual book club for kids author is lois ehlert.
Sep 01, 2001 snowballs board book september 1, 2001 by lois ehlert author. See more ideas about lois ehlert, preschool activities and book activities. Stunning spring art projects for kids hopping corn experiment. Ralph is made of textured paper for his body, buttons for eyes, a sodacantab nose and a zipper for teeth. In 2003, the milwaukee art museum honored the wisconsin natives original artwork with an exhibit entitled, handmade by lois ehlert. This week, we read the story snowballs by lois ehlert. Lois ehlert books list of books by author lois ehlert. What kind of day is it when thick snow is falling everywhere. Making lois ehlert style paper plate snowmen in preschool. Sep 17, 2012 exploring shapes and colors with color farm and color zoo by lois ehlert virtual book club for kids this months virtual book club for kids author is lois ehlert. Lois ehlert s works if any of the works listed below are not available in pathfinder central and you wish to check one out, please visit your local pathfinder central library and place an interlibrary loan hold which will go beyond our catalog of 40 participating libraries.