Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

Robert Frost's iconic poem comes to life in this peaceful, picturesque children's book.

illustrations copyright, Susan Jeffers, 2001, Dutton Books for Young Readers

With exquisite illustrations, Susan Jeffers renders Frost's classic poem into picture book form. A traveler, along with his horse, pauses his journey to take in the beauty and stillness of a winter's night. Every page in this quiet book reflects both the peaceful  ambiance of the snowy setting, and the delightful beauty of the enchanting scene Frost has created.

Perfect for reading at home, in the classroom, or in a library setting, this book has the potential for being a perfect introduction to poetry for young readers. With gentle contemplation, each lovely page of this beautiful book draws the reader in as the narrator reflects on the wintry wood, and his place in it.

Title:  STOPPING BY WOODS ON A SNOWY EVENING

Author:  Robert Frost

Illustrator:  Susan Jeffers

Publisher:  Dutton Books for Young Readers, 2001

​Ages:  4-8

Themes:  Poetry, Winter, Nature

Here are a few activities that align with the themes of this book:

• Take a night walk. Use your five senses to observe the surroundings. Write a poem or draw a picture about what you experienced.
• Identify groups of rhyming words in this poem. How many other words can you think of that rhyme with these? For other rhyming activities and games, check out this website!
• Conversation starters:  "How does this poem make you feel?" "Where do you think the traveller in this poem is going?"

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