Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Winter Olympics in Pullman
Snow, sled, slope, and sounds of kids' laughing -- Pullman's Winter Olympics finally started!
After a few nights' snowing, the white had piled up. The slope in front of my apartment became the best place for local Winter Olympics.
It was a beautiful day while a ray of sunlight passing through the window shone on me and woke me up! "Great! It's a sunny day!" I thought as I finally got myself out of my warm and cozy bed, walking into the living room, opening the curtains with my strengthless morning hands. What came into sight were many kids, with their colorful winter coats, heavy winter boots, and mom-asks-me-to-wear winter gloves, lining up near my balcony, where happened to be at the top of the slop. They queued up excitedly for taking turns to enjoy the exciting moment of sledding down the slope.
It's a long slope that was covered by thick, white, and clean snow with few trees. During summer time, it's an ideal place for outdoor BBQ, picnic, or concert. Some people like to sit under the shades of trees to read or take a nap. When winter comes, it's the most popular place for kids in this neighborhood as the playground is covered with snow, and no one can be seen in the basketball court. Parents know where to find their kids.
"Ah~~~"
"Ha, Ha, Ha!"
"Hee, Hee, Hee!"
A kid just sledded down with a happy hail, which excited other kids in line. Many kids held their plastic sleds as if Harry Potter with his Nimbus Two Thousand, waiting for the moment of joy combined with speed, chill, and sunshine.
"Hee, Hee, Hee!"
"Ha, Ha, Ha!"
"Ah~~~"
Sunlight bit their cheeks; cold air beat their faces; clothes fluttered; screams erupted. Laughing, screaming, talking, and yelling! That's the beginning of Pullman's Winter Olympics!
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
ROAR~~ Mr. Tiger Goes Wild
As many book awards released their 2014 winner and honor books earlier this week, it is very exciting to look at the list! However, it is also a little bit disappointing when some books that I like are not on the list. So, here comes one of books that I enjoy and is nominated for 2014 Mock Caldecott on Goodreads!
(Image from Goodreads.com)
Dressing up as a gentleman with suit and tie and shoes and a tall hat, Mr. Tiger has had enough of being formal. His inner self tells him to go wild, and so he does. He takes off his shoes and walks around the town. He roars; he climbs; he chases his friends around. It is so comfortable that he finally takes off all his clothes and play around. His friends can't stand anymore, so he run wildly to the wildness to go wild. There he is set free. He roars louder; he climbs higher; he enjoys everything to his heart content. However, he misses his friends and home, so he decides to go back to the town. This return makes him feel happy and free because he sees some animals going a little bit wild just as he does! This is a story telling readers that being true to ourselves will set us free, no matter where we are and whom we are with. Sometimes it does need some courage to be honest to ourselves, but the risk is worth being taken. The illustrations go well with the storyline that colors change along with Mr. Tiger's mood. I am particularly like the cross-page picture of Mr. Tiger, who is in his own look with a happy smile and a confident pose. That is the look of a true self!
Mr. Tiger Goes Wild is written and illustrated by Peter Brown whose another book, Creepy Carrots!, is a 2013 Caldecott honor book. In Creepy Carrots!, he creates a eerie atmosphere with cute rabbits and carrots, which makes me fall in love of the book. This time, his illustrations are still eye-catching and provide lots of fun to read! Taking Mr. Tiger Goes Wild and Creepy Carrots! into consideration, I think that Mr. Brown likes the color orange very much!
Bibliography:
Brown, Peter. (2013). Mr. Tiger goes wild. New York, NY: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.
 | |||||
| Mr. Tiger Goes Wild by Peter Brown (2013) |
Dressing up as a gentleman with suit and tie and shoes and a tall hat, Mr. Tiger has had enough of being formal. His inner self tells him to go wild, and so he does. He takes off his shoes and walks around the town. He roars; he climbs; he chases his friends around. It is so comfortable that he finally takes off all his clothes and play around. His friends can't stand anymore, so he run wildly to the wildness to go wild. There he is set free. He roars louder; he climbs higher; he enjoys everything to his heart content. However, he misses his friends and home, so he decides to go back to the town. This return makes him feel happy and free because he sees some animals going a little bit wild just as he does! This is a story telling readers that being true to ourselves will set us free, no matter where we are and whom we are with. Sometimes it does need some courage to be honest to ourselves, but the risk is worth being taken. The illustrations go well with the storyline that colors change along with Mr. Tiger's mood. I am particularly like the cross-page picture of Mr. Tiger, who is in his own look with a happy smile and a confident pose. That is the look of a true self!
 | |||
| Mr. Tiger's Confident Pose! |
(Image taken from the book.)
Mr. Tiger Goes Wild is written and illustrated by Peter Brown whose another book, Creepy Carrots!, is a 2013 Caldecott honor book. In Creepy Carrots!, he creates a eerie atmosphere with cute rabbits and carrots, which makes me fall in love of the book. This time, his illustrations are still eye-catching and provide lots of fun to read! Taking Mr. Tiger Goes Wild and Creepy Carrots! into consideration, I think that Mr. Brown likes the color orange very much!
Bibliography:
Brown, Peter. (2013). Mr. Tiger goes wild. New York, NY: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)