Play with Me

by Marie Hall Ets

Book Overview

A Caldecott Honor Book Out in a meadow, a little girl just wants to play, but the animals keep running away. Until she sits still by the pond, and they all come back to her. Teaching patience and gentleness this classic story is wonderful for children of all ages.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0140501789
• ISBN13: 9780140501780
• Release Date: September 1976
• Publisher: Puffin Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.0" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 2 to 5 years

Customer Reviews

Sometimes the simplest books are the best

And this is one of them. Not much of a story: a girl goes for a walk, wants to play with animals, scares them away, and then, by being quiet, draws them back. But it is sweet and specific and beautifully drawn. Abd kids love it. What more do you want?

Childhood revisited and shared with newcomers.

I was so delighted to find this beatiful little book as it was one that I read to my children years ago. I can still see the smiles on their faces as they became one with the little girl and her relationship to the small creatures she invites to play. My children now have children to share this magical invitation to let their innocence take flight as did their mommies. I am giving them these priceless little treasure at Easter. Can't wait to see my daughters' faces light up with recognition. A few tears are guarateed. What a resource for retracing "moments". I am now searching for a couple of other little treasured books. Patti Yaeger

Wonder Windows Selection

I am a children's literature bibliophile. Play with Me (Picture Puffin) by Marie Hall Ets is at the top of my list. The adorable line illustrations and text are simple yet portray a beautiful tale. This little book is a wonderful nature lesson for young children that will be appreciated by adults. In this busy world it is nice to remember the wonders solitude provides. As a Christa McAuliffe Fellow, WONDER WINDOWS is my fellowship title. The WONDER WINDOWS project integrates wonderful children's literature with science and nature. This book make a delightful introduction for character education themes of patience and kindess.

Wonder WIndows Selection

I am a childrens literature bibliophile. PLAY WITH ME by Marie Hall Ets is at the top of my list. As a Christa McAuliffe Fellow, WONDER WINDOWS is my fellowship title. The WONDER WINDOWS project integrates wonderful children's literature with science and nature. This book make a delightful introduction.

I loved this book as a child, now my son loves it too!

I loved this book as a child, and reading it to my own child takes me back to lovely, lazy afternoons spent in the company of my grandmother. The message of Play With Me is one of respect and interest in the lives of living creatures around us. The book is wonderful for anytime, but especially for preparing a young child for bed or for a nap because it is a quiet, quietly happy book. Buy it for your budding naturalist or environmentalist and enjoy!