Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

Hardback

Main Details

Title Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Robert Frost
Illustrated by P.J. Lynch
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 265,Width 290
ISBN/Barcode 9781529506341
ClassificationsDewey:811.52
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Walker Books Ltd
Imprint Walker Books Ltd
Publication Date 3 November 2022
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

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.

Author Biography

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.

Reviews

Robert Frost's 1922 poem is given a breathtaking new life with PJ Lynch's unparalleled illustrations. [...] An heirloom book that would be a perfect gift for any home. * Sunday Times, "The 60 children's books you should buy this Christmas as chosen by the booksellers of Ireland" * Wonderfully atmospheric illustrations, a real sense of pacing and just the right amount of visual detail. * Irish Independent, The best illustrated poetry for young bookworms * Nobody does snow like PJ Lynch, and his illustrations in this picturebook are stunning. He brings Frost's classic 1922 poem to enchanting life. * Irish Independent, 56 cracking reads to keep kids entertained this Christmas * A pure seasonal delight [...] my picture book of the year. -- Amanda Craig * New Statesman * [...] the perfect pre-Christmas story and even better as Christmas gift to treasure forever. * Armadillo Magazine *