"A more charming or contemporary child than Peter...is hard to bring to mind". -- Library Journal
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Nov 10, 2010
Pamela
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"Peter's Chair" by Ezra Jack Keats demostrates the importance of learning to share and helps children realize that, as they get older, they will not be able to do the same things as before. This story is about a little boy whose family is about to welcome a brand new baby girl; as a result of this, they are painting all of Peter's baby things pink. Well, naturally, he starts to feel left out, like all his baby things are being taken away from him for the new baby. So, he decides to
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Mar 10, 2011
Andrew
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Dear, readers
The book is Peter chair and I am going to tell you a short summary.
Peter was playing with blocks then the block fell then his mom said to be quiet because they were a new baby in the house. Then he saw his highchair was painted pink his dad was painting pink. Then he saw his chair was still not painted pink. Then he took his chair and ran to the front of the house. Then when he was tired so he sat down on his chair but it was too small. Then his mom invited him More...
The book is Peter chair and I am going to tell you a short summary.
Peter was playing with blocks then the block fell then his mom said to be quiet because they were a new baby in the house. Then he saw his highchair was painted pink his dad was painting pink. Then he saw his chair was still not painted pink. Then he took his chair and ran to the front of the house. Then when he was tired so he sat down on his chair but it was too small. Then his mom invited him More...
Mar 22, 2011
Josiah
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Peter isn't very happy when he sees his parents altering his toys and furniture from when he was a baby, to use them for his new baby sister. What can he do about it, though? How can he protect from change the things that he no longer uses himself, but thought would always be there?
So, gathering everything belonging to him that he can hold—especially his blue chair, which he can't stand to think might get painted pink—Peter "runs away" to the sidewalk outside of his hou More...
So, gathering everything belonging to him that he can hold—especially his blue chair, which he can't stand to think might get painted pink—Peter "runs away" to the sidewalk outside of his hou More...
Apr 11, 2011
Amy
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Peter’s Chair
Peter has a new baby sister, Susie. She gets Peter's cradle, high chair, and crib to use and they are painted pink. When he finds his chair he took it and wanted to run away. Peter tried to sit in it and found that it was too small. He decides to paint it pink for Susie.
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Before reading ask children for predictions on the story by using visual cues on the cover.
Graph Siblings in the class on chart paper. Before read aloud. Discussi More...
Peter has a new baby sister, Susie. She gets Peter's cradle, high chair, and crib to use and they are painted pink. When he finds his chair he took it and wanted to run away. Peter tried to sit in it and found that it was too small. He decides to paint it pink for Susie.
Activities:
Before reading ask children for predictions on the story by using visual cues on the cover.
Graph Siblings in the class on chart paper. Before read aloud. Discussi More...
Oct 03, 2011
Isra
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Peter's chair is a great read! Peter lives with his family and baby sister. Peter discovers that his old cradle and high chair have been painting pink! This is a shock to him and makes him very worried. The story goes on to see peter with his dog hide in the garden with his old chair the he fears will be painted too! In the end peter sits in the chair only to discover he no longer fits in it! His realisation gives him a sense of relief as he returns back inside giving his chair away. The b More...
Apr 17, 2011
Amber
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This was a childhood favorite! I remember reading this almost every night with my mom. The character, Peter, is a little boy who is upset at the thought of having a new baby sister. The parents decide to paint Peter's old baby items pink for the new baby girl. But when they decide to paint Peter's favorite chair (that he can no longer fit in) Peter does not agree with this so he runs away, hoping to make his parents miss him, but soon returns after calming down. At the end, Peter finally accepts
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Feb 02, 2010
Connie
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Peter is growing up. Coincidentally, he also has a baby sister.
Putting these two things together means that the family is going and repainting all his unneeded baby things - his high chair, his crib, his little chair - for the new baby.
Like many children, the fact that he's outgrown these things doesn't seem to Peter to be the concern. The problem is that they're HIS things, so he took his chair and he Ran Away. To... the front of the house.
It's resolved a b More...
Putting these two things together means that the family is going and repainting all his unneeded baby things - his high chair, his crib, his little chair - for the new baby.
Like many children, the fact that he's outgrown these things doesn't seem to Peter to be the concern. The problem is that they're HIS things, so he took his chair and he Ran Away. To... the front of the house.
It's resolved a b More...
Oct 20, 2011
Joanna
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Keats has a gift of using simple, economical, lyrical text to convey sweet, clear messages that children can immediately identify with. What older sibling hasn’t gone through the struggle of accepting sharing parents and belongings with a new baby brother or sister? Peter’s old cradle and crib are painted pink for the baby and Peter decides a line should be dawn at his childhood chair, which he attempts to hide along with himself. When Peter realizes he is too big for his old chair he slowly ac
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Mar 26, 2011
Peter embodies the attitudes of many older siblings when they finally get a younger brother or sister. In the story, Peter has a chair that has been his ever since he can remember. Well, when his parents are preparing for the arrival of his new baby sister, they take his chair and many of his other things to use them for the baby. Peter is reluctant to understand at first but then he comes around to the fact that he is a big brother. This book can teach students the importance of sharing. It cou
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Feb 19, 2011
David
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Peter's Chair (Peter) by Ezra Jack Keats is a classic story about growing up and sharing with siblings. Peter feels left out when all his baby and toddler furniture is being painted - pink! - for his new baby sister. So Peter runs away with his unpainted chair along with Willie - all the way to the front of his house. Peter soon discovers that he doesn't fit into in his little chair anymore. He comes home, but still tricks his mother first. Finally he helps his Dad paint his old chair for his si
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Nov 19, 2008
Robyn
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I really liked this story. It was a cute story based on the relationship between a young boy and his new baby sister. At first, Peter had a hard time adjusting to the new addition to his family. In the end, Petergedts over his selfish behavior and shares his things with her. He even helps his father paint the things pink. I think this story is a great personal connection for many children that are going through the older sibling phase. This would be a great discussion topic for a read aloud disc
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Mar 01, 2010
Megan
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This is a story of a little boy named peter who is having a hard time adjusting to a new baby in his house. Peter starts to notice that things in the house, such as his old high chair and crib are being painted pink. “Let’s run away run away, Willie,” Peter says to his dog. This is a great story about sibling rivalry, and a little boy that realizes he is growing up.
I read to bothe my girls when we were having more children, a great story to talk to children about siblings!
I read to bothe my girls when we were having more children, a great story to talk to children about siblings!
Jul 12, 2011
When Peter sees that his cradle and crib have been painted and that his highchair is being painted, for his baby sister, he grows angry. He takes his old chair to his room before it is painted and then decides to run away. Outside in front of his home he realizes that his old chair is too small. I don’t know if children realize they that their body’s change. It might be a good point to bring up in discussion. Reusing and recycling could also be discussed.
Jan 11, 2010
Kari
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I currently made my New Years Resolution to be to read 100 books in 2010... Well, I am getting a little nervous about this so since I read at least 1 book a day to my first graders I decided I will add them to my count... just in case:) but I will still try to make my 100 with adult books but ......
Peter's Chair is a classic story - perfect to use with Writers Workshop - Authors as Mentors. It really helped teach the idea of Small Moments to my students...
Peter's Chair is a classic story - perfect to use with Writers Workshop - Authors as Mentors. It really helped teach the idea of Small Moments to my students...
Feb 13, 2011
Mary Jo
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This is a book that I remember from my childhood. I loved Keats then, and I love him now. I think he was one of the first children's authors who used Black children as subjects. Peter's chair is a beautifully-illustrated, moving book. It deals with the same subject matter as the contemporary "Silly Baby," but the two books are worlds apart. Keats has a way of touching readers through his images and stories that few children's authors do.
Aug 04, 2010
Rukia
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The arrival of a new sibling? What's a child to do? The main charcter, Peter is having to make some adjustments with the arrival of his new baby sister. Its been a little hard though considering that his parents are give her his old high chair and everything else that had belong to him. The plot is funny and entertaining. The illustration are pieces of art. Wonderful book for discussing with young children the arrival of their young siblings.
Jul 04, 2007
Sarah
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I had planned to blog about how Peter's Chair was my introduction to the works of Ezra Jack Keats but I now realize that Sean and I have also read Hi Cat!
I got Peter's Chair for Sean because it is about Peter coming to terms with being a big brother to a baby sister. I like Keats's bold illustrative style. I also like how Peter learns important lessons about growing up and sharing.
I have a small quibble though with Peter's parents. I completely understand their desire to More...
I got Peter's Chair for Sean because it is about Peter coming to terms with being a big brother to a baby sister. I like Keats's bold illustrative style. I also like how Peter learns important lessons about growing up and sharing.
I have a small quibble though with Peter's parents. I completely understand their desire to More...
Apr 09, 2011
Michelle
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Cute book.....very good story line. In this story, Peter has a chair that has been his ever since he was young. Well, when his parents are preparing for the arrival of his new baby sister, they take his chair and many of his other things to use them for the baby. Peter is reluctant and not very happy about losing some of his favorite things. This book can teach students the importance of sharing
Mar 16, 2011
Sha-Quita
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Since Peter's baby sister arrived, alot of things have changed around the house. Peter's parents painted his own cradle pink, then his crib. Peter takes action and decides he want to move away with his dog, Willie and his chair so that his parents want decide to paint his chair. Lastly Peter and his dad paints his old chair pink for the baby. Appropriate age 1st-3rd grade.
Feb 17, 2010
Lulu
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One of THE best books on coping with a new sibling. Beautifully done, the story describes Peter's anger as all of his old possessions are painted pink for his new sister - real issues of feeling usurped are explored - this is not just a story about the new baby getting more teddies! The story's wonderful simplicity means it can be used with even the youngest child.
Feb 10, 2011
Asha
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Peter's Chair is short story but its so sweet. Peter has a new baby sister. But his parents are painting his old stuff pink! His crib, his high chair, his cradle. But they havent painted his favorite chair pink. So he decides to run away. But of course its not too long before he comes back and helps his dad paint something else of his for his sister.
Jul 05, 2011
This could be a story for those children that are going through a new addition to the family. Parents could read this to their children or a teacher could read it to the whole class and have a discussion. The children could be asked about their experiences, if any, how they felt, what they did, and how it all turned out.
Jul 03, 2011
This book is about a little boy who has a baby sister adn his parents are painting everything that used to be his when he was little, like his crib and chair pink. At first he did not like that or understood why but then he came to the conclusion that he is to big for the chair and helped his dad paint it pink for his sister.
Feb 01, 2011
Sung
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I loved the beautiful illustrations. The colors were very soft and the book produced an overall warm feeling. This is a great book to read when addressing how some people feel when a new sibling/person enters their life. Some of us can get jealous or upset and I think many interesting discussions can arise from this book.
Jun 28, 2009
Rachel
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A cute story about Peter, who is upset b/c he feels like his newborn sister is claiming all of his stuff (crib, high chair) and painting it pink from blue. So he steals his little blue chair and tries to run away with his dog, but decides instead to come back and paint it with his dad and give it to his sister.
Apr 18, 2011
Karelle
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This story is about a boy who can't get used to the notion of having a new addition (a baby sister) to the family.
Good story to read to young students about becoming big siblings.
Can be used to teach about sharing & family bonding.
Art: can have students draw pictures and write about their siblings.
Good story to read to young students about becoming big siblings.
Can be used to teach about sharing & family bonding.
Art: can have students draw pictures and write about their siblings.
Apr 09, 2011
Ebony
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Great book for students with younger siblings. I enjoyed reading this book because it is easy to relate to. It focuses on growing up, getting angry, dealing with frustration and sharing with a baby sister. Cute illustrations also. Great flow of events in the story.
Nov 19, 2010
Matthew
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I was a little dissapointed in the story. Its minimalist structure and collage art was very impressive, but left something missing. I will read other books by Mr. Keats and hope for a change in my attitude for this highly accalimed author.
Mar 02, 2011
Pynteya
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Cute story about the boy Peter who gets upset and runs away when his family wants to paint his baby chair for his sibling. My students really like the story, some did connect to the personal experiences and discuss with the class.
Sep 22, 2010
Dianna
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Peter comes to terms with his baby sister. Even though my son is mostly used to his sister, I still think these sorts of books help him understand that having a sister is something that little boys all over the world have to deal with.
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