It was the beautiful and pristine cover of this book, along with its spine, that caught my eye.

Intrigued, I picked it up without even really looking and recognizing that it was a famous poem illustrated until I really got a chance to sit down and read the first line of both the book as well as the poem.

Although the reader of poetry may know the poem well enough, especially if they enjoy Robert Frost, it is Susan who adds the beauty to this particular retelling. She explores the concept of the subject of the poem who is going out while it is snowing and the beauty of the woods, even with its white-coated animals such as the tons of bunnies hiding in the brambles.

The reader is given a black-and-white chance to explore the breathtaking beauty of a snowy woods and the compassionate heart as the old man (is he supposed to look like Santa?) works on fulfilling a promise.

All in all, it is a most beautiful retelling and one that is sure to be treasured by the poetry lover who can add it to their collection.

It offers a unique perspective on the well-known poem, bringing it to life in a new and engaging way. The illustrations enhance the text, allowing the reader to better envision the场景 described in the poem.

Whether you are a die-hard poetry fan or simply someone who enjoys a beautiful story, this book is definitely worth checking out.

"Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" is a beautiful and profound poem by Robert Frost. The lines "And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep....." carry a sense of weariness and yet a determination to keep going.

These words can be interpreted in many ways. Perhaps it represents the long journey of life that we all must undertake, with its many challenges and responsibilities. We have miles to travel, both literally and figuratively, before we can find rest and peace.

It could also suggest a sense of unfinished business or a goal that we have yet to achieve. No matter how tired we may be, we know that there is still much to do and much to accomplish.

The repetition of the phrase "And miles to go before I sleep" emphasizes the importance of perseverance and the need to keep moving forward. It reminds us that we cannot give up easily, but must continue to strive towards our destination, no matter how far away it may seem.

In conclusion, these simple yet powerful lines from Robert Frost's poem serve as a reminder of the journey that lies ahead of us and the importance of staying focused and determined along the way.

Do not let my obvious appreciation for Robert Frost's poetry bias this review.

The focus here is on Susan Jeffers's illustrated interpretation of this remarkable poem, and how it brings the poem to life for children and adults alike.

Certainly the poem stands on its own merit, but the beautifully wrought illustrations of this edition perfectly accentuate the vision and emotion of the poem.

The illustrations are paced carefully, not haphazardly. They appear where images are most appropriate and not simply according to the construction of line or stanza breaks.

This book is therefore perfect for bedtime recitation. As the time necessary to view each of the breathtaking illustrations slows the reading, it allows the poem, when read aloud, to take on the breathy anticipation it warrants.

Masterfully done! I wish more classic poems were available in similar presentation. It would be wonderful to have a collection of such illustrated classics, enriching the literary experience for readers of all ages. The combination of Frost's profound words and Jeffers's stunning visuals creates a truly magical encounter with the poem.

When I was in high school, my English teacher assigned our class to memorize random poems. I can't recall the exact reason for this task, but I vividly remember analyzing and committing to memory "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening." This poem quickly became one of my all-time favorites. It remained with me long after graduating from high school. During my graduate program in education, I created an iMovie of the poem, depicting the enchanting scenery while also展示ing the chain rhyme on the screen. I still possess that iMovie and occasionally showcase it in my poetry classes.

Imagine my astonishment when I stumbled upon this hardcover, illustrated book of my beloved poem in a bookstore! I stood there and devoured it, completely in awe of the illustrations and the unique interpretation of the poem, which differed slightly from my own. However, I ultimately decided not to purchase the book at that moment. Of course, I thought about it frequently and constantly considered going back to obtain it, but I never did.

Then, Christmas arrived, and my amazing friend gifted me the very book! I was, and still am, overjoyed because it is such a beautiful volume! Moreover, I intend to utilize it in the classroom as well, making poetry more engaging for my students as I read it aloud to them and display the pictures. And then, the real analysis will commence. I firmly believe that this is one of the finest picture books I have ever encountered, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to both the young and the old alike.

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I had not read Robert Frost's "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" in decades.

It was a poem that I had memorized way back in grade school. The words had once rolled off my tongue with ease, but over the years, they had faded from the forefront of my mind.

However, recently, I rediscovered this beautiful piece of literature when my daughter picked up a book that contained it. To my delight, she fell in love with the poem instantly.

Watching her excitement as she read the lines, it brought back all those memories of my own childhood. It was a wonderful feeling to share this classic poem with her and see her eyes light up with wonder.

Now, I find myself reading "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" over and over again, not only for my daughter but also for myself. It is a reminder of the simple yet profound beauty that can be found in the written word.

I think I've read this every single year at Christmas time. It has become a wonderful tradition for me. (Or perhaps I was read to - a big thank you to Mom for that!) The illustrations in this are truly fantastic. They bring the beautiful poem to life in the most vivid and enchanting way. Each page is like a magical window into a world of Christmas joy and wonder. The colors are bright and festive, and the details are so精致 that they draw you in and make you feel as if you are part of the story. It's not just a book, but a work of art that captures the spirit of Christmas perfectly. I look forward to reading it again and again, and sharing it with others.

This is one truly beautiful book.

The illustrations within it serve to enhance the poem in the most remarkable way.

Every time I pick up this book and read the lines, I am filled with a sense of wonder.

And as I study the pictures, something new always seems to emerge, as if there are hidden details waiting to be discovered.

The combination of the words and the illustrations creates a magical experience that I never tire of.

It is simply beautiful beyond words.

Whether I am reading it for the first time or the tenth, this book always manages to capture my imagination and leave me in awe.

It is a treasure that I will cherish for a long time to come.

Book summary:
This is a classic poem by Robert Frost. It tells the story of a man who goes for a walk in the woods on a snowy evening. It's not hard to figure out where the title comes from. As he walks, he enjoys the beautiful scenery around him. His horse, on the other hand, is a bit anxious. But the man just wants to sit and soak in the beauty of nature for a while.

Grade level: 3rd - 4th grade.

Interest level: Suitable for students with an interest in nature and poetry.

Lexile: N/A.

Appropriate classroom use: Can be used in a poetry unit.

Individual students who might benefit: Students learning about poetry.

Small group use: In literature circles, students can read the poem and discuss its meaning.

Whole class use: Can be done as a carpet read aloud.

Related books: "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein and "Outside Your Window: A First Book of Nature" by Nicola Davies.

Multimedia connections: None available.

The old familiar words are given new life by Susan Jeffers' ethereal, lovely illustrations.

As an elderly gentleman stops to admire the beauty of a quiet woods, he is completely captivated by the tranquility and charm that surrounds him. The soft snow gently blankets the ground, creating a pristine and magical scene.

With a sense of childlike wonder, the elderly gentleman decides to make a snow angel. He lies down in the snow and moves his arms and legs, creating a beautiful shape.

Jeffers' illustrations bring this simple moment to life, showing the elderly gentleman's joy and the beauty of the winter landscape. The colors are soft and muted, adding to the dreamlike quality of the scene.

Through her illustrations, Jeffers reminds us of the importance of taking the time to appreciate the beauty in the world around us, no matter how old we are.

The illustrations in this work are gorgeously drawn.

They are so captivating that I find myself wanting to stare at every single page, completely entranced by the beauty and detail.

However, as the saying goes, "miles to go before I sleep."

Despite my strong desire to linger over each page, I have other commitments and a long way to go before I can allow myself the luxury of fully immersing in this visual盛宴.

It's a bittersweet feeling, knowing that I have to tear myself away from these wonderful illustrations for the time being.

But perhaps it makes me appreciate them even more, and I look forward to the next opportunity when I can return and give them the attention they truly deserve.

This is a sweetly illustrated book that makes a nice read-aloud for littler ones.

However, my problem with it is that the illustrations do not do justice to the poem's intimations.

For example, there is way too much light for "the darkest evening of the year."

Also, the narrator is shown making snow angels on the snowy floor of the woods.

If you simply want to read a poem to little ones while having pictures to show, that's fine.

But I highly doubt that Robert Frost would enjoy this near subversion of his masterpiece!

The subtler meanings of this beautiful work, which is one of my favorites of Frost's, by the way, are completely absent.

Even children's books can stay true to the spirit of a work while catering to the understanding of younger minds.

But here, I get no sense that the artist even understood the implications of the words.

I was disappointed, therefore.

However, if you don't mind an interpretation that is determined to put a happy spin on Frost's deeper reflections, this might still satisfy you with its pretty artwork.

One of Frost's most haunting and lucid illustrations of his resolution to death is in "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" (1923).

Written in the first person, the poet's voice is expressed through the speaker. On a winter's night, while traveling home, the speaker is compelled to stop his horse and gaze at the woods that are "filling up with snow."

Seemingly transfixed on "the darkest evening of the year," the poet is between the woods and a frozen lake, alluding to Dante's "Inferno" in "The Divine Comedy," echoed in his own poem "Fire and Ice."

Frost is clearly contemplating death here. In the alliterative lines of the third stanza, he writes, "The only other sound’s the sweep, of easy wind and downy flake." The reader almost feels as if they are falling into the snowy woods with the poet, which are "lovely, dark and deep."

Before reaching the point of no return, the poet is alerted back to reality by the harness bells of his horse. Shaken from his oneiric melancholy, the speaker suggests resuming the journey, repeating, "And miles to go before I sleep."

He has promises to keep, but the greater issue is whether he will indeed "keep" his life. Frost has been described as a poet of "rejected invitations." The alluring darkness of the woods and the underlying inference of winter sleep represent powerful invitations, which the speaker rejects with the help of his horse.

The latter echoic line received a mixed response. Laurie Lee refers to the "shattering repetitions" and "gauche imperfections" as his reasons for including the poem in the 2006 edition of Lifelines. Christopher Smart (Hamilton, 2011) refers to this echo in terms of a blues repetition as the "soul of the voice."

Frost extrapolates a cavernous image of the deep, dark abyss of the woods to that of the remaining distance of the speaker's life.

Frost's curiosity in the hereafter is emphasized in the final verse of "Away" (1920): "And I may return, If dissatisfied, With what I learn, From having died."

A sense of his agnosticism is tempered with a statement he made while on a peripatetic amble with John Lynen, when he said, "You know, there is nothing after this" (Lynen, 1960).

The conception of death was created by man, as powerfully illustrated in "Range-Finding" (1916). A field, the natural habitat of insects, birds, and the like, has become man's battlefield. Shots are fired to test the distances for setting the gun sights. These shots strike the field's growth and create little disturbance compared to the devastation they would cause if they met human flesh.

A spider, seeing its web vibrate, rushes to it hoping for prey but finding nothing, withdraws. The creatures of the earth are oblivious to the concerns of men. The ravages of war can only temporarily arrest the progress of nature. A battlefield grows back in time, but man does not, emphasizing the lack of purpose and meaning of man's conflict in nature.

At the same time, the distance between man and all other orders and species is definitively emphasized by the human condition, which gives man "ethical meaning" according to Lynen. Unlike nature, which merely exists, man has developed historically through a paradigm of right and wrong and thus has found justification for killing and going to war.

Frost, neither a soldier nor considered a war poet, wrote evocatively on the subject, especially regarding his friend and kindred spirit Edward Thomas (1878-1917), in "To E.T." (1923). Thomas died in 1917 at the battle of Arras after Frost had returned to the United States. They met when Frost and his family moved to England in 1912. Frost encouraged Thomas to write poetry, and he went on to publish seventy-five poems before his death on the battlefield.

This event is addressed in Frost's lament to his friend: "…..when you fell that day, The war seemed over more for you than me, But now for me than you – the other way. How over, though, for even me who knew…."

His overtly cathartic sense of loss is profound, deeply personal, and different from his other poems concerning death. Frost's own life was filled with tragic loss; his father died when he was eleven, followed by three of his children, including his son who committed suicide, and his wife. These must have all placed a heavy mental and spiritual burden on him, which he carried for most of his life and undoubtedly influenced much of his work.

Unlike many of his generation, Robert Frost (1874-1963) had a long life. Like many others who survived that time, he witnessed and endured much personal tragedy. In his own way, he wrote about it all, while most are not able to do so. His poetry haunts, intrigues, and engages through his invitation to listen in on a conversation he was having with himself. (When time is spent, eternity begins). (Helen Hunt Jackson. 1830-1885).