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7th out of 39 books
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Neville
Written by the acclaimed author of The Phantom Tollbooth, this is a simply told story about a boy who moves to a new neighborhood and finds a unique way to make friends. With whimsical illustrations by award-winning illustrator G. Brian Karas, here is a read-aloud that's great for storytime, and is sure to be a hit among fans of Juster, Karas, and anyone who is "the new ki...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
October 25th 2011
by Schwartz & Wade Books
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Moving to a new neighborhood can be tough for a child. Making new friends is even tougher for some. Norman Juster shows us a unique way to make friends in this tender-hearted picture book. NEVILLE is a story about a boy who moves to a new neighborhood. He wanders into the empty street and calls out, "Neville...NEVILLE!" Soon, the neighborhood kids come out one by one, and everyone is calling out, "Neville!"
The book cleverly starts out with mute colors, depicting the boy's soul as he faces his f...more
The book cleverly starts out with mute colors, depicting the boy's soul as he faces his f...more
Neville by Norton Juster is a wonderful tale of a little boy who finds new friends in a unexpected way. Having moved to a new city once again, Neville is certain that he will be made fun of in his new school and remain friendless. When his mother suggest taking a walk down the street, he reluctantly goes only to be met with a surprise. When out of boredom the little boy starts to shout, "Neville!", a crowd of children start to appear and help him should out, "Neville!, Neville!". Soon the childr...more
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The difficulties of moving and making new friends is explored in this unusual story by Norton Juster and G. Brian Karas. It was a night of G. Brian Karas for us, as we also read Give Me Half!.
We enjoyed this story, and while the ending was completely obvious to me, our girls were a bit surprised. We had some fun imagining how Neville would explain himself the next day, but it certainly was a unique way to introduce yourself and get people to remember your name.
Since we just read The Phantom Tol...more
We enjoyed this story, and while the ending was completely obvious to me, our girls were a bit surprised. We had some fun imagining how Neville would explain himself the next day, but it certainly was a unique way to introduce yourself and get people to remember your name.
Since we just read The Phantom Tol...more
7 June 2011 NEVILLE by Norton Juster and G. Brian Karas, ill, Schwartz & Wade, October 2011, 32p., ISBN: 978-0-375-86765-1
"It's summer which means many families will be moving from one house to another or one town or state to another."
So begins the listserv request seeking great books for preschool- and elementary-age boys and girls about moving. Moving is, of course, traumatic because it typically involves losing the sanctuary of familiar surroundings to become the new kid in a strange hou...more
"It's summer which means many families will be moving from one house to another or one town or state to another."
So begins the listserv request seeking great books for preschool- and elementary-age boys and girls about moving. Moving is, of course, traumatic because it typically involves losing the sanctuary of familiar surroundings to become the new kid in a strange hou...more
Norton Juster's distinguished writing career has seen a nice resurgence in the first decade of the twenty-first century, with the release of several picture books that I think could someday be as highly regarded as his most famous work, The Phantom Tollbooth. Of all these latter-day picture books, I'd have to say that Neville is probably my favorite. I could see it as having been a legitimate Caldecott contender for 2012, and the story is smart, funny, and matches the feeling of the illustratio...more
I picked this one up after it made Calling Caldecott's mock ballot list, and I'm glad I did. It's one of those stories where the text tells the story but the illustrations convey the mood. There's a fun reveal at the end for readers who miss the clues. I for one was coming up with all kinds of more outrageous explanations for why the boy was shouting "Neville!" and of course had to read it through again once I got to the end.
Plus, a second read makes you notice the details in the illustrations...more
Plus, a second read makes you notice the details in the illustrations...more
I picked this up because the cover grabbed my attention. It wasn't until I got home that I realized it was written by the author of the Phantom Tollbooth. Norton Juster has such a unique way of making words have a life of their own. For example, when the boy goes to the corner and shouts "Neville!"--it is just in plain blue and gray. Another boy joins and as they shout together, the words become more stylish and each child has a different font. When a third joins in and the shouting is synchroni...more
My day was a bit grey before I picked this up, and now after reading it, oddly enough, I feel bashful. (As in little girl with arms crossed behind her back, hands clasped, swinging to-and-fro, eyes downcast-- or upward-- looking anywhere but at you, bashful.) Strange as it may sound, I think it has to do with the fact that I feel as though I've just met and made a new friend named Neville by simply reading this book. Oh, the magic of a well-written story. (=
(Not to discount the illustrations-- l...more
(Not to discount the illustrations-- l...more
I read this excellent new picture book to a class of 5th graders who asked their teacher if I would read to them after they heard my vocabualry shtick with the kindergarteners (we learn a new word from our book each week and we act out all the words - woohoo - stomping in the library!). They LOVED this story about a boy who makes his mark as the new kid in the neighborhood, and the opportunity to join in as the many kids in the book shout for "Neville" made the book a great join in read aloud. I...more
Great story, great illustrations. How fitting that as we celebrate the 50th year of Phantom Toolbooth, we have another great story from Juster. A student weary of being the new guy finds an innovative way to become part of the neighborhood.
I liked the way that as the story started, the illustrations were somewhat bleak and simple, and as Nevile became more involved with others, the pictures changed to "technicolor", almost as the transformation in the "Wizard of Oz". This is a very clever, yet s...more
I liked the way that as the story started, the illustrations were somewhat bleak and simple, and as Nevile became more involved with others, the pictures changed to "technicolor", almost as the transformation in the "Wizard of Oz". This is a very clever, yet s...more
I must be feeling like the new kid on the block today, because I randomly picked up 2 books to read today about the new kids in school. The boy is new to the neighbor, and his mother suggests he go for a walk. He does so because there is nothing else to do and he doesn't know anyone in his new neighborhood. At the end of the block her yells "Neville" when no response a kid helps him yell "Neville" until all the Neighbor kids are yelling in unison "Neville" but who is Neville? Why is he not respo...more
A pretty good picturebook- The story is funny without making light of a distress at moving and desire for friends and acceptance. The illustrations are pretty striking with muted colors an greys with lots of white space predominating at the beginning to reflect the boy's sadness and colors and full two-page spreads to reflect his happiness at the end. The framing may change forms too many times for the story to be neatly packaged. I think I like the illustrations at the beginning better than the...more
Moving isn't easy on kids. When a boy moves into a new neighborhood, his mother suggests he just walk down the block and make some new friends. The boy, like most kids, knows it's not that easy. So when he walks down the block, the boy starts calling, "Neville!" Soon other kids start helping him call for Neville, asking him questions about Neville, etc. The twist at the end is that the boy is Neville.
I've seen lots of adults say this is a charming way of handling the "new kid in town" situation,...more
I've seen lots of adults say this is a charming way of handling the "new kid in town" situation,...more
A great story to read aloud especially to a class that may have a new student. This story depicts the fears and emotions a child may have when their family moves. They are uprooted and must get used to a new home,neighborhood, and a new school. Most anxieties stem from making new friends. This book turns this anxiety into a funny story, and can teach kids not to be so afraid of the unknown. The story and pictures were both pretty simple and every page is matched with a white background. This is...more
I like this book because it would be a great book to great out loud and it has good story line about finding new friends after having to move to a new city and a new school. On his first day in his new home, he walks around the neighborhood and screams “Neville!” Soon, other kids join him in trying to call out to this person, who we assume is the little boy’s friend. He goes home content, and his mom tells him, “Goodnight, Neville.” I would recommend this book for anyone in a similar situation,...more
This story about a boy moving to a new place will speak to any child who has had to move. The boy was never asked by his family if he wanted to move, he just got told that they were. Now he had to move into a new house and go to a new school, and worst of all, find new friends. His mother suggested that he go for a walk, so he did, very reluctantly. After he walked for awhile, he turned around and called out: “Neville!” Nothing happened. He did it again and again. Then another boy joined him and...more
You're the new kid.
Ugh. Doesn't that sentence bum you out? We are such social creatures that arriving in an unfamilar place, surrounded by unfamiliar people can throw us into despair and leave a lasting impression. Did you move to a new town as a kid? I did, and I can still remember it like yesterday. In Neville, Norton Juster and G. Brian Karas take a crack at this familiar situation. The results are a charming, clever, and an undeniable success.
A boy arrives in a new town with his family. He i...more
Ugh. Doesn't that sentence bum you out? We are such social creatures that arriving in an unfamilar place, surrounded by unfamiliar people can throw us into despair and leave a lasting impression. Did you move to a new town as a kid? I did, and I can still remember it like yesterday. In Neville, Norton Juster and G. Brian Karas take a crack at this familiar situation. The results are a charming, clever, and an undeniable success.
A boy arrives in a new town with his family. He i...more
When a boy moves to a new neighborhood he is certain that everything is going to be horrible. The worst part? No friends. When his mother tells him to go for a walk, whatever will he do? With no one to play with and no one to talk to, the boy begins calling for Neville. Soon, other kids have heard him and begin calling as well. Before you know it, the entire neighborhood is out calling for Neville- whoever Neville is. Norton Juster has done it again-- Neville is a unique text with a brilliant en...more
I loved all about this book, the story and the illustrations. You can feel anxiety, loneliness, expectation and hope through this boy who just moved to new town that he doesn't know anybody in. Who is Neville that everybody is calling? The boy answers "His best friend, I guess." when he was asked "Are you a friend of his?" This line touched my heart and reminded me when my son said to me that he liked himself. I'd recommend this picture book to anybody who is encountering to a new world.
Neville looks at making new friends. The author uses a small amount of text to show great effect. The mixed media format helps to tell the story. Neville begins with a boy who is sent to take a walk and he is no happy about it. Soon he has an idea that has the neighborhood all around watching. The joy of this eases the often difficult task of making new friends. The ending has a surprise that is sure to bring laughter.
This is a book that would be great to share with children ranging from four t...more
This is a book that would be great to share with children ranging from four t...more
The thing I liked most about this book were the illustrations when everyone was calling Neville’s name, and the font was different, representing each child's voice saying the name, I thought that was creative. I also loved the cover of the book with the 2 kids yelling. I wasn’t sure where the story was going to go but I liked how it ended. I think this would be a good book to read when a new student comes to class because it shows that making friends is simple.
Neville moved to a new town and is afraid he won't have any friends. He walks to the corner of his block and starts calling for Neville. Kids join him and call for Neville, too. A great story for someone moving or starting at a new school. the pictures are beautifully illustrated, with some very small pictures on the page, some pages with many different styles of text saying Neville, and some full page spreads. Soft colors add to the wish of belonging.
When a boy moves to a new neighborhood with his mom, he worries that he won't find any friends. His mom suggests that he walk down the street and explore. Bored out of his mind, he starts shouting for Neville and before he knows it, other kids from the neighborhood are helping and asking about Neville. This book was unbelievably cute and it can definitely be used as a way to help kids who are moving or who don't believe that they have any friends.
Review: I want to work with kids of many cultures, particularly in rural areas. So in my opinion, this book would be perfect for that setting. It tells a tale that is strong to young readers, because it shows real-life cause and effect situations. I would recommend this book to grade first and up, it might by a little struggle for pre-k and kindergarten to understand.
Summary: This is a simple story about a boy who moves to a new neighborhood and finds a different way to make friends. With amazin...more
Summary: This is a simple story about a boy who moves to a new neighborhood and finds a different way to make friends. With amazin...more
Feb 17, 2013
Tricia Douglas
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Shelves:
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family-friendship-love
Everyone knows this author and his famous The Phantom Tollbooth classic. Neville is one of Juster's picture books for children. This one is very sweet and tells about a lonely boy in a new neighborhood and how he makes friends. A unique method if I do say so myself. I'd probably rate this book a 4.5 if this system allowed. The illustrations are wonderful also. Try not to miss this wonderful children's book.
A boy has moved into a new neighborhood and he is afraid that the neighbor kids won't like him. He goes for a walk and starts shouting for Neville. First another boy comes to help, then a girl, and then more and more kids. They ask questions about Neville and really want to meet him. But soon the kids have to go home as darkness begins to falls. The boy walks home in a happier mood. His mom tells him good night.
Neville is a young boy moving to a new place, afraid he will not make friends. When they arrive at their new home, his mother sends him outside but he's not sure what to do. So he starts shouting "Neville," attracting attention from other kids who want to find Neville as well even though no one knows who Neville is. A great book for the beginning of the school year to remind kids it's tough to be new!
Being the new kid is not easy and the main character is encouraged to go out and explore the neighborhood. In the process he meets many kids who are excited to meet "Neville" since our character is calling out to him. This book could be useful about talking about new kids: what would you do if you were new to make friends (or what have you done); what could you do to make a new kid feel included.
The young narrator in Neville is lonely. The kind of lonely you can only be when you move into a new house, in a new town, and are preparing to start at a new school where all the kids will look at you, but none of them will talk to you. At his mother's urging, he takes a walk (because what else is there to do in a new town?) and discovers a unique way to make friends. A clever twist on a common theme.
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Norton Juster is an architect and planner, professor emeritus of design at Hampshire College, and the author of a number of highly acclaimed children's books, including The Dot and the Line, which was made into an Academy Award-winning animated film. He has collaborated with Sheldon Harnick on the libretto for an opera based on The Phantom Tollbooth. The musical adaptation, with a score by Arnold...more
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