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When the girl, Silence, is sent by the trees to save Yesterday, she doesn't know what her task is, only that it is important. Returning to the village that cast her out, Silence recognizes her purpose: to join the dead with the living in an act that celebrates their memory.
Lexile Measure: 990 (What's this?)
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Creston Books (May 10, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1939547245
ISBN-13: 978-1939547248
Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 0.3 x 11.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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Age Range: 4 - 9 years
Grade Level: Preschool - 4
"The Girl Who Saved Yesterday" by Julius Lester, with breathtaking illustrations by Carl Angel, is more than just a book.....it is an adventure!!The story takes you on an incredible ride with the title character named "Silence." As we read the book, we felt like we were on the courageous journey with her. It is truly a great story that allows you to escape and feel like you are on the odyssey with "Silence." It is thoroughly enhanced with the dynamic drawings.I appreciate that the author wrote in a style that both children and adults could enjoy together. The beautiful artwork that went so perfectly with the story was riveting. There is so much detail and captivating colors in the pictures that it forces you to continue looking at the pictures even after you finish reading each page.I would recommend this book for children and adults of all ages. It is a fantastic read and is so beautifully illustrated!!! This book is a treasure!FIVE STARS!!
For years, our 9 year old has gone to sleep while listening to his favorite Julius Lester audiobook. And we were already familiar with Carl Angel from the illustrations in his other books. So it was a no-brainier to place a pre-order when we learned that they were combining their talents to create The Girl Who Saved Yesterday. We ended up receiving our copy of the book before the announced release date, and we were not disappointed. After seeing the book we ordered another copy to donate to our son's school library. The richly illustrated book weaves a tale about honoring our ancestors and how it's important to remember our past, and how it makes all of our todays and tomorrows possible. This book would be a valuable addition to any bookshelf.
I purchased this book to read to my nearly 4 and 6 year old daughters. What a great decision! It is a fantastic story filled with important lessons about nature, community, bravery, and remembering and honoring your ancestors, to name a few. It's opened lines of communication about these subjects and when they ask questions, it's a great opportunity for me to teach them about the significance of everything that is happening in the story. The author's use of imagery and metaphors is beautiful and descriptive and the illustrations are absolutely stunning. The girls were mesmerized the first time I read it to them. The story is truly brought to life by the vivid images on each page and they always ask for "The Girl Who Saved Yesterday" for their bedtime story. What a great find! It's a wonderful book for all ages and I absolutely recommend this to everyone.
I'm no book critic but I live with three of them. Our new copy of The Girl Who Saved Yesterday is already well worn. It quickly became the favorite go-to bedtime story for my three young children. They know the story well but still listen intently and silently as I retell the heroine's mission. It's always slow going to get through the book with all of my kids touching and pointing to newly discovered characters throughout the captivating illustrations. Thank you Julius and Carl for leaving us inspired to live stronger each time we visit your art.
The poetic story and illustrations -- breathtaking paintings by the gifted artist Carl Angel -- work together to create something magical. Angel's work is transcendently beautiful. My family and I enjoy poring over everything in every picture, from the tiniest pattern on a piece of clothing, to the moving expressions on the characters' faces, to the grand landscapes and sky-visions. Bravo!
The Girl Who Saved Yesterday Hitler's Atlantic Wall: Yesterday and Today The Allman Brothers Band (Popular Rock Superstars of Yesterday and Today) On the Shores of the Great Sea (Yesterday's Classics) Stories from the Crusades (Yesterday's Classics) Streams of History: The Renaissance and Reformation (Yesterday's Classics) Heroes of the Middle Ages (Yesterday's Classics) The Cat Made Me Buy It! A Collection of Cats Who Sold Yesterday's Products Moto GP Yesterday & Today The World until Yesterday: What Can We Learn from Traditional Societies? "Cherish Yesterday Dream Tomorrow Live Today" Journal (Blank Lined 6x9 Journals) (Volume 2) Sandra Brown CD Collection 2: A Treasure Worth Seeking, Shadows of Yesterday, Prime Time Shadows of Yesterday Saints and Heroes to the End of the Middle Ages (Yesterday's Classics) Zero Regrets: Be Greater Than Yesterday Our Little Spartan Cousin of Long Ago (Yesterday's Classics) (Our Little Cousins of Long Ago) Katharine's Yesterday (Christian Endeavor Series) Plant Life in Field and Garden (Yesterday's Classics) (Eyes and No Eyes Book 3) Hurlbut's Story of the Bible, Original Edition (Yesterday's Classics) Just Mom and Me (American Girl) (American Girl Library)
