Winter Lights: A Season in Poems & Quilts

by Anna Grossnickle Hines

Book Overview

Rich, luminous fabrics. Eleven miles of thread. An uncountable number of stitches. Clear, sparkling words. With these ingredients Anna Grossnickle Hines celebrates the lights that brighten the darkest... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060008172
• ISBN13: 9780060008178
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Greenwillow Books
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 9.2" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Artistry in Two Forms

The artistry and craftsmanship in the quilts in this book are amazing. What a stunning representation of the new forms and methods of quilting, and what a delightful way to share them! Pairing these quilts with simple poems that capture the light and shine of the holiday season was truly an inspiration. Now I must have her other quilt book! I'm an art teacher and a mom and I can't wait to share this with my students and my kids!

More Beautiful Quilts

Here's a stunning collection of dramatic and magical quilts teaching about winter holidays of various cultures and describing winter sights such as a million-colored aurora borealis and a glowing wash of sunset against darkening snow. Swirling lights and crackling flames flicker bright against deep darkness, and there is a clever depiction of reading by flashlight. An extra treat for adults is the brief explanations of how the quilts were made. "Winter Lights" will warm the senses of young and old. See the author's first quilt book Pieces: A Year in Poems & Quilts

Poetry, in words and cloth.

The poems are lovely, the quilts are spectacular. Yes, the book is great for four and five and ten year olds (I am mother of the latter two ages!) and, pleasing too for 43 and 45 year olds, as well! (the parents of said five and ten year olds) Poetry comes in many forms: letters and words, yes, but also in these fabulous textiles. What a wonderful antidote to a cold, dark grey winter. Check this out; you can't possibly be disappointed, esp. if you notice the figure who looks like he is out of E.J. Keats "The Snowy Day".

beautiful read aloud book

i bought this book to read to my daughter who is four. it instantly became her favorite bedtime book. i love the illustrations and the poems -- we savor each page, taking it slowly. The page with the faralitos is incredible. I've never quilted, but this book makes my fingers itch!

Amazing Winter Lights!

This book is absolutely SPECTACULAR! It's hard to believe the immaculate art and intricacies that went into the making of these breathtaking quilts. Coupled with the well-crafted and delightful poetry, this is a great book for kids and adults alike. No wonder it's received so many starred reviews.