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kelleemoye's review against another edition
5.0
Full review with teaching tools: http://www.unleashingreaders.com/?p=11442
As a child of a museum director and a photographer, Ansel Adams has been a name that I’ve known since I was quite young. He was one of the first artists whose work I could identify on my own. I was fascinated by his photographs–almost spooky in their lights and shadows but beautiful to where you cannot take your eyes off of them.
I loved learning about Ansel as a child. His story rang true as a teacher especially because there are so many kids like Ansel who are not made for the traditional setting of school yet are brilliant and should be educated a bit differently than the norm. Cindy Jenson-Elliott and Christy Hale do a very good job at showing and telling how Ansel viewed the world. With detailed illustrations, onomatopoeias, and a rhythmic texts, Ansel’s story is told in such an authentic way that really takes the reader into his brilliant mind.
As a child of a museum director and a photographer, Ansel Adams has been a name that I’ve known since I was quite young. He was one of the first artists whose work I could identify on my own. I was fascinated by his photographs–almost spooky in their lights and shadows but beautiful to where you cannot take your eyes off of them.
I loved learning about Ansel as a child. His story rang true as a teacher especially because there are so many kids like Ansel who are not made for the traditional setting of school yet are brilliant and should be educated a bit differently than the norm. Cindy Jenson-Elliott and Christy Hale do a very good job at showing and telling how Ansel viewed the world. With detailed illustrations, onomatopoeias, and a rhythmic texts, Ansel’s story is told in such an authentic way that really takes the reader into his brilliant mind.
readwithpassion's review against another edition
I've heard the name Ansel Adams, but I never connected it to the beautiful photography. I am so glad to have read this book because it made me aware of an important man that I didn't know much about! As a mom of a son that is always itching to go outdoors, this was a great book to read to him. He felt very connected to Ansel! It also taught him all of the lessons he learns while he is outside! It is great to learn about who this man was as a child and what his life was like when he was growing up.
teganbeesebooks's review against another edition
4.0
Very interesting! I didn't know much about Ansel Adams, so this was a fun read. Read for Info Books for Youth for grad school.
hheartbooks's review against another edition
4.0
The rhythm of this book, the beautiful word choices, made it a perfect read aloud!
compass_rose's review against another edition
4.0
Loved this. He was homeschooled! Inspiring and lovely all around.
missprint_'s review against another edition
4.0
When he was a child, Ansel Adams could not sit still. He fidgeted. He wanted to run. He did not like being indoors.
By contrast, Ansel loved the great outdoors--especially the parks surrounding his California home. When his father recognizes that his son will not thrive in a traditional school, he helps Ansel educate himself with access to books and also studying nature.
This choice will change the path of young Ansel's life in Antsy Ansel: Ansel Adams, a Life in Nature (2016) by Cindy Jenson-Elliot, illustrated by Christy Hale.
This non-fiction picture book introduces young readers to an iconic American photographer and his work documenting the country's National Parks. Jenson-Elliot's text is long enough to be informative but brief enough to remain approachable for younger readers.
The biographical book also includes some little known facts about Adams such as his accomplishments as a pianist (and his subsequent choice between pursuing a career as a professional pianist or as a photography). The back matter in the book has additional details, resources, and some reprints of Adams' actual photos.
Large page spreads work to bring natural wonders to life in this vibrantly colored picture book. Hale makes "antsy Ansel" immediately fascinating along with the stunning pieces of nature that captivate Adams for much of his life and career. Detailed illustrations also reproduce some of the photographer's iconic photos throughout the book.
Antsy Ansel is a beautifully illustrated introduction to one of the foremost photographers in the United States. A great choice for anyone looking to introduce young readers to biographic texts and a timely read for the centennial of the National Parks System.
*An advance copy of this title was provided by the publisher for review consideration*
By contrast, Ansel loved the great outdoors--especially the parks surrounding his California home. When his father recognizes that his son will not thrive in a traditional school, he helps Ansel educate himself with access to books and also studying nature.
This choice will change the path of young Ansel's life in Antsy Ansel: Ansel Adams, a Life in Nature (2016) by Cindy Jenson-Elliot, illustrated by Christy Hale.
This non-fiction picture book introduces young readers to an iconic American photographer and his work documenting the country's National Parks. Jenson-Elliot's text is long enough to be informative but brief enough to remain approachable for younger readers.
The biographical book also includes some little known facts about Adams such as his accomplishments as a pianist (and his subsequent choice between pursuing a career as a professional pianist or as a photography). The back matter in the book has additional details, resources, and some reprints of Adams' actual photos.
Large page spreads work to bring natural wonders to life in this vibrantly colored picture book. Hale makes "antsy Ansel" immediately fascinating along with the stunning pieces of nature that captivate Adams for much of his life and career. Detailed illustrations also reproduce some of the photographer's iconic photos throughout the book.
Antsy Ansel is a beautifully illustrated introduction to one of the foremost photographers in the United States. A great choice for anyone looking to introduce young readers to biographic texts and a timely read for the centennial of the National Parks System.
*An advance copy of this title was provided by the publisher for review consideration*
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