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bookgirl4ever's review against another edition
5.0
Across the street is a yellow house. Inside lives two sisters, one who is a recluse and timid of strangers (Emily), which is intriguing to the little girl narrating the story. One day Emily invites the little girl's mother to the yellow house to play the piano. Mother brings the little girl along. Emily remains upstairs during the performance but the little girl ventures up. Emily is sitting at the top of the stairs writing a poem on a scrap of paper.
This picture book is a snipet of Emily Dickinson's life. An author's note states that Dickinson became a recluse the last 25 years of her life, but she was amenable to children. She would write poetry on scraps of paper, which her sister found after Emily's death. Charming story.
K-2nd.
This picture book is a snipet of Emily Dickinson's life. An author's note states that Dickinson became a recluse the last 25 years of her life, but she was amenable to children. She would write poetry on scraps of paper, which her sister found after Emily's death. Charming story.
K-2nd.
beths0103's review against another edition
4.0
Beautiful illustrations, and a lovely, comforting story.
missprint_'s review against another edition
4.0
Emily Dickinson related picture book! What's not to love?
engpunk77's review
4.0
This was recommended to add to a secondary library picture book collection, and I was DELIGHTED to figure out in the middle that Emily was Emily Dickenson. I recognized the house when the main character walked in! Before that moment, I was captivated by the poetic imagery of the author. This is just overall a delight to all senses, a precious captured moment both biographical and deep with meaning besides being aesthetically appealing. I'm going to add it, for sure!
heypretty52's review
4.0
Though not a great read aloud for younger kids, the budding poet in your life would love this touching story of Dickinson.
jdgcreates's review against another edition
4.0
A beautifully illustrated story about Emily Dickinson's captivated young neighbor.
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