Peter's Chair is about Peter who is upset that his parents have taken his furniture and are painting it pink for the new baby. But Peter rescues his blue chair and runs away from home to save it.
Bibliography:
Keats, Ezra Jack. "Peter's Chair". Penguin Group, 1998.
My Impressions:
This is a wondefully sweet book about a young boy is about to receive a new baby and the changes that come with it. The author/isllustrator Ezra Jack Keats provides a solid story with beautiful illustraions.
Reviews:
Children's Literature
Peter is not pleased by the arrival of his new baby sister. Not only does she seem to infringe upon his noisy playtime, but his parents also have preempted his baby furniture for her use. And worse yet, they have painted it pink! When his favorite chair seems to be the next painting subject, Peter acts. Taking his chair, food and other beloved items, Peter runs away... to the front stoop. As Peter goes to sit down in his baby chair to think, he begins to understand what it means to be a big brother. This timeless story, which is approaching its 30th anniversary (1997), is as charming and insightful as ever. The audiocassette in this tape/book package has one side just for listening; the other side has page cues to use in conjunction with the book.
Suggested Use:
This book can be used during African-American Week as an author/illustrator who has written several children's books.
In an art class this book would be a good example of the use of mixed media in illustrations.
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