Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening :: Education by Design Store

Editorial Review
Ever since it was published in 1978, the picture-book presentation of Robert Frost's poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" has been an enduring favorite. For this special edition with a new design, trim size, and three new spreads, Susan Jeffers has added more detail and subtle color to her sweeping backgrounds of frosty New England scenes. There are more animals to find among the trees, and the kindly figure with his "promises to keep" exudes warmth as he stops to appreciate the quiet delights of winter. The handsome new vellum jacket will attract new and old fans as it evokes a frost-covered windowpane. This celebration of a season makes an ideal holiday gift for a child, a teacher, or a host.
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Customer Reviews

Robert Frost Stopping by a Wood on a Snowy Evening

2008-02-25
Had seen and read this book while visiting in a third grade classroom. The poem, of course, was familiar but the illustration of this particular book were wonderful. Bought the book for my husband for Valentine's day and he is a fond of it as I am. We're looking forward to reading it to our youngest grandchild.

Why make a poem with mature themes into a children's book?

2008-01-28
The poem "Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening" is certainly open to any person's individual interpreation. However, by illustrating it and turning it into a children's book, one is imposing a rather 'childish' interpretation on a poem which can have a deeper meaning. Perhaps there is some literature that should be left for kids to explore when they are older instead of trying to "dumb down" everything and hence lose its impact and meaning.

pretty little book

2008-01-01
of course the poem is lovely and the book presents it beautifully. i bought it for a baby whose mother will read it over and over...and i'm getting one for me.

Awesome

2007-12-29
Illustrations and subtle backgrounds on each page add imagination to this already beautiful poem. Children will later remember this book as a favorite childhood experience.

Amazing Illustrations for this wonderful poem

2007-11-20
This is my very favorite Robert Frost poem. The incredible illustrations in this book bring it to life in a very special way. This book is nothing short of inspiring and one that I will share over and over again with those I love.... young and old!

Yes!

2007-09-18
Ever since it was published in 1978, the picture-book presentation of Robert Frost's poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" has been an enduring favorite. For this special edition with a new design, trim size, and three new spreads, Susan Jeffers has added more detail and subtle color to her sweeping backgrounds of frosty New England scenes. There are more animals to find among the trees, and the kindly figure with his "promises to keep" exudes warmth as he stops to appreciate the quiet delights of winter. The handsome new vellum jacket will attract new and old fans as it evokes a frost-covered windowpane. This celebration of a season makes an ideal holiday gift for a child, a teacher, or a host.

Stopping By the Woods on a Snowy Evening

2007-07-20
I bought this book because I'm aware of Susan Jeffers artwork, and I think her art in this book is lovely, it was a delight to see. I'm glad I bought it so I can enjoy it many times.

Frost, flora & fauna

2007-05-12
This is a beautiful book. The pictures alone are enough to make it worth the purchase. The poem is a perfect introduction to the world of poetry for the young.

Lovely Poem & Lovely to Look At.

2007-02-11
This lovely book depicts a beautiful poem by Robert Frost. The pictures are beautiful. My 4 1/2 year old grandson has memorized the poem and loves the pictures. We keep it on the coffee table to celebrate winter.
Even the book jacket has a winter look and feel to it.

Our family treasure

2007-01-21
Every Christmas Eve, just after dinner, right before desert, one of my fantastic brothers-in-law would recite this poem, ever so dramatically, that you felt the poem come alive. Unfortunately, he passed away in Feb, 2006, and one of my nieces read the poem at his funeral.. So for Christmas, I decided to give everyone in the family - (or all the extended families) their own copy of the poem, and luckily, it was in this form of the book. Robert Frost wrote an amazing poem, and to me and my family - it just meant so much more.