A Prairie Boy's Winter

by William Kurelek and William Kurelex

Book Overview

Since its first publication in 1973, this book has sold more than 250,000 copies in nine countries and it has won more awards than any other Canadian book. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0395177081
• ISBN13: 9780395177082
• Release Date: January 1973
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.3" x 9.4"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

A reminder of the past

Delightful in its simplicity but evocative in the imagery, this book is a treasure. It reminds me of the wonders of my youth growing up on the prairies. The scenes would have been just a few miles from my own family home place.

A classic in our house

This book is simply a favorite of our family. We really enjoy reading about the hard prairie life and school yard fun that William Kurelek portrays on each page. The paintings wonderfully illustrate the daily life on prairie and each are complimented with a small story. This is one of those books that you can read to your children over and over again without getting bored. I just ordered a Prairie Boy's Summer, which I am sure will be just as delightful.

A Childs Point of View

This book gives an interesting overview of life in the northern regions of America (Canada) during the depression era. Included are favorite pastimes and games that the children played. This book was written with the youngest generation in mind but it will be enjoyed by the older generation for the memories it stirs. I'm of a middle generation and I enjoyed it because it gave me a closer look at my parents childhood.