I reached down and pushed some of the leaves aside. With deep thinking questions, we are often inspired to ask new questions and our thinking goes on long after we have closed the book. From nicky isnt one bit happy about spending the summer with his grandma in the wisconsin woods, but then the raft appears and changes everything. Inspired in part by his own childhood, this gorgeous picture book from jim lamarche, the beloved illustrator of a story for bear and the elves and the shoemaker, tells the story of one stubborn boys unexpectedly wonderful summer on the river. Read the entire book, adding your own insights to the understandings identified. Nicky has to spend the summer at his grandmas, which he is reluctant to do, but one day a raft shows up and changes nickys perspective on everything. Lamarche little oh, 1997 builds on childhood memories for this magical tale of artistic awakening. May 28, 2002 jim lamarche wrote and illustrated the raft. Show your child the cover of the raft by jim lamarche.
A flock of birds was moving toward me along the river, hovering over something floating on the water. In every book order, there is at least one picture book that the staff agrees is special a book where a wellwritten, often touching story line is joined by a set of remarkable illustrations. May 28, 2002 in every book order, there is at least one picture book that the staff agrees is special a book where a wellwritten, often touching story line is joined by a set of remarkable illustrations. It drifteddownstream, closer and closer, until finally it bumped up against the dock. Inspired in part by his own childhood, this gorgeous picture book from jim lamarche, the beloved illustrator of a story for bear and the elves and the shoemaker, tells the story of one stubborn boys unexpectedly wonderful summer on the river this is an imaginationsparking story about appreciating the simple, natural joys of the world and the people in it, and about discovering and. The raft tells the story of how his summer turns around when nicky finds a raft that provides adventures unlike he has ever experienced. Tell her that just like kevin henkes, the author of this book is also the illustrator. The page ends with the sentence where had the raft come from.
Apr 30, 2000 lamarche little oh, 1997 builds on childhood memories for this magical tale of artistic awakening. Carousel, and grandmothers pigeon, and they are the setting for the book im. Nicky spends the summer days floating, swimming, and sleeping outside. His many successful books include rainbabies by laura kraus melmed and albert by donna jo napoli, which was selected as a new york times best illustrated book. I pushed the raft into the reeds along the rivers edge, then tied it to the dock so it wouldnt drift away. Nicky has to spend the summer with his grandma and he is not happy about it. This engaging story is excellent for practicing comprehension strategies including making. If you wish that for your children, or whomever you are shopping for, i highly recommend this book. This engaging story is excellent for practicing comprehension strategies including making connections, synthesizing, asking questions.
The raft jim lamarche paperback harpercollins publishers. I wasnt one of those kids with a clear vision of the future, the ones who know at age five that they will be writers or doctors or. This is one of the better books for children i have had the pleasure of reading for some time now. Parts of the book multiple activities prediction multiple activities beginning middle end character change who what when where why main idea with. Its incredibly moving to witness the inner landscape of this little boy changing as he spends more time outside. The raft has a calming magic about it, affecting both nicky and the wildlife of the river and woods. If youre looking for a book to take you on an adventure, this is it.
Inspired by various experiences from his childhood, jim lamarche, beloved. This simple vessel allows him to explore the river and approach its wild creatures as he never could on foot. This week we read the raft by jim lamarche and practiced asking deep thinking questions vs. Inspired in part by his own childhood, this gorgeous picture book from jim lamarche, the beloved illustrator of a story. The only fishing knot you need the uni knot saltwater experience duration. Inspired in part by his own childhood, this gorgeous picture book from jim lamarche, the beloved illustrator of a story for bear and the elves and the shoema. He also illustrated little oh and the rainbabies, both by laura krauss melmed. The raft by jim lamarche w pictures flashcards quizlet. At first reluctant to spend the summer with his artistic grandmother, nicky soon comes to love his adventures rafting on the river interacting with wildlife. Nicky isnt one bit happy about spending the summer with his grandma in the.
Reading to kids is a grassroots organization dedicated to inspiring underserved children with a love of reading, thereby enriching their lives and opportunities for future success. Bored at first, the boy spends his days doing chores. The raft 9780064438568 by lamarche, jim and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Animals are strangely attracted to the raft and boy spends his summer observing nature from his raft, sketching and learning about their behavior. As nicky explores, the raft works a subtle magic, opening up the wonders all around him the animals of river and woods, his grandmothers humor and wisdom, and his own special talent as an artist. May 01, 20 the raft by jim lamarche this book, like night of the moonjellies by mark shasha, strikes a chord with its realistic portrayal of the bond that forms between grandparents and grandchildren. The raft by jim lamarche lesson plans and activities. The raft by lamarche, jim and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Close reading of the raft by jim lamarche in this lesson, students. This book is a beautiful, gentle and simple reminder of the loving magic that comes from a relationship with the natural world. While spending the summer with his grandmother, nicky finds a raft that is covered with sketches of animals. In the end he learns to draw and appreciate wildlife and nature.
Growing up in a small town in rural wisconsin, lamarche admitted on the harper childrens web site that i. The raft ctdt the raft recognizing the pretension ways to get this books ctdt the raft is additionally useful. The raft by jim lamarche meet your next favorite book. May 28, 2002 the raft paperback may 28, 2002 by jim lamarche author, illustrator. We know that a quick question is quick to ask and usually we find the answer in the text. This is an imaginationsparking story about appreciatin. You have remained in right site to start getting this info. Artist jim lamarche opens up his studio, sharing his thoughts and original illustrations for the childrens book the carpenters gift. The raft by jim lamarche, 97806889773, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Inspired in part by his own childhood, this gorgeous picture book from jim lamarche, the beloved illustrator of a story for bear and the elves and the shoemaker, tells the story of one stubborn boys unexpectedly wonderful summer on the river this is an imaginationsparking story about appreciating the simple, natural joys of the world and the people. Jim lamarches the raft conveys more than outdoor adventure. This is a description to help you prepare to teach the book and be clear about what you want your children to take away from the work.
There are multiple activities that are appropriate for grades 25. Its a coming of age story too, as nicky arrives at grandmas with a sour face but by the end of the summer learns a lot of new things about. Oct 10, 2011 the raft by jim lamarche is an adorable book about a boy forced to spend a summer with his grandmother, a selfproclaimed river rat. Inspired in part by his own childhood, this gorgeous picture book from jim lamarche, the beloved illustrator of a story for bear and the elves. The raft by jim lamarche this book, like night of the moonjellies by mark shasha, strikes a chord with its realistic portrayal of the bond that forms between grandparents and grandchildren. Cut the cards apart and place one on each student desk. I loved the story about a reluctant boy spending the summer with grandma then she teaches him about nature and rafting and fishing. A wonderful collection of activities that correlate with the book, the raft. Read the raft full book pdf read the raft full book pdf inspired by various experiences from his childhood, jim lamarche, beloved illustrator of a story for bear and the elves and the shoemaker, brings this touching story about one boys unexpected summer as a river rat to life with his bold, picturesque paintings. Author bio jim lamarche wrote and illustrated the raft. Simply give the url and we will get the embed code automatically, if we support embedding from the site. Nicky didnt want to spend summer with grandma, but boy is.
Nicky isnt one bit happy about spending the summer with his grandma in the wisconsin woods, but them the raft appears and changes everything. Lets talk about tattling a book for children duration. Most recently he illustrated the carpenters gift by david rubel and puma dreams by tony johnston. The raft by jim lamarche scholastic books for kids. Jim lamarche biography personal, addresses, career. The raft book by jim lamarche is a great story to help teach the appreciation of new things, people, and most importantly, nature and all its beauty. Students use the included answer sheet to rotate around the room to read and answer 24 questions. This is an imaginationsparking story about appreciating the simple, natural joys of the world and the people in it, and about discovering and exploring. Mar, 2012 in jim lamarches picture book, the raft harpercollins, 2000, a young boy finds an old wooden raft on the river near his grandmothers cabin. Jim lamarche was also the author and illustrator of the book the raft. The raft by jim lamarche is an adorable book about a boy forced to spend a summer with his grandmother, a selfproclaimed river rat bored at first, the boy spends his days doing chores. Young nickys resentment at having to spend all summer out in the country with grandma changes to wonder when he finds a raft on the nearby rivera raft that is not only decorated with mysterious animal portraits, but seems, somehow, to attract wildlife. He finds a raft, covered in drawings of animals, and secures it to the dock. Though it was covered with leaves and branches, now i could tell that it was a raft.
Praising lamarches original art, corbett called the raft a lyrical, lovely book about how one artists journey began by looking at the world in a new way. Also note the stopping points for the textinspired questions and activities. The raft by jim lamarche is one of those works that will grab you right from the start and keep you turning the pages, page after page. The raft by jim lamarche 2002, paperback, reprint for sale. Jim lamarche is one of the most talented artists working in childrens books today.