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Pablo Neruda: Poet of the People
Once there was a little boy named Neftalí who loved wild things wildly and quiet things quietly. From the moment he could talk, he surrounded himself with words. Neftalí discovered the magic between the pages of books. When he was sixteen, he began publishing his poems as Pablo Neruda.
Pablo wrote poems about the things he loved—things made by his friends in the café, thing...more
Pablo wrote poems about the things he loved—things made by his friends in the café, thing...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
March 29th 2011
by Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
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The Book Pablo Neruda: Poet of the People tells about the life of Neftali and his transition into the poet Pablo Neruda. Since Neftali was young he surrounded himself with words, he wasn't interested with the games the other children were interested with, he loved to read. Neftali took on the name Pablo Neruda when he was a teen and he began writing poems and publishing them. He moved to Santiago and walked the streets with other writers in attempt to share their writing with others. Pablo wrote...more
“Once there was a little boy named Neftali, who loved wild things wildly and quiet things quietly", so begins the dreamy and enchanting picture book about the life of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda. Neruda's life is beautifully written and illustrated into a poetic journey by author Monica Brown and illustrator Julie Paschkis. The book accentuates the passion Pablo felt from a very young age about words, and his ability to find inspiration in everything around him. Author Monica Brown masterfully nar...more
Grade/Interest Level: Upper Elementary (6th-8th)
Reading Level:Lexile, 970 AD
Genre: Picture Book, Poetry, Biography
Main Characters: Neftalí (Pablo Neruda)
Setting: Chile
POV: Third Person
Summary: There was a little boy named Neftalí who loved wild things and quiet things. From the moment he could talk, he surrounded himself with words. Neftalí discovered his interest in many things and book. When he was sixteen, he began publishing his poems as Pablo Neruda. Pablo wrote poems about the things he lo...more
Reading Level:Lexile, 970 AD
Genre: Picture Book, Poetry, Biography
Main Characters: Neftalí (Pablo Neruda)
Setting: Chile
POV: Third Person
Summary: There was a little boy named Neftalí who loved wild things and quiet things. From the moment he could talk, he surrounded himself with words. Neftalí discovered his interest in many things and book. When he was sixteen, he began publishing his poems as Pablo Neruda. Pablo wrote poems about the things he lo...more
Audience: Pre-k through adult would enjoy this book
Appeal: “Pablo Neruda: Poet of the People” is an inspiring story about a young boy who finds joy in words and especially in writing poems. As a young boy he was not good in soccer like the other kids, so he found solace in reading. What I really liked about this book is that the poet could find a poem in anything and everything from scissors to joy to sadness to the sea. He wrote about the hardships of the coal miners and was even exiled from hi...more
Appeal: “Pablo Neruda: Poet of the People” is an inspiring story about a young boy who finds joy in words and especially in writing poems. As a young boy he was not good in soccer like the other kids, so he found solace in reading. What I really liked about this book is that the poet could find a poem in anything and everything from scissors to joy to sadness to the sea. He wrote about the hardships of the coal miners and was even exiled from hi...more
Pablo Neruda, Poet of the People is a picture book written by Monica Brown and illustrated by Julie Paschkins. This story is simply narrated, but with powerful language and word choice. The accompanying illustrations add to the story line because they are interwoven with words both in English and in Spanish. For example, when he was a teenager, Neftali changed his name to Pablo Neruda and began publishing his poems-always writing in green ink. The images accompanying this text have his different...more
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This was another book nominated for the Mock Caldecott awards at my local public library. I decided to check this one out because Pablo Neruda is my favorite poet of all time. His poetry on everyday things, as well as his love poems, are so amazing. I was curious how they were going to make his life story into a picture book for children since he was a Communist and exiled from his home country for his viewpoints, but Monica Brown has managed to gloss over those parts and make a beautiful book a...more
No dialogue...creates dialogue?
This book was not as entertaining as I thought it would be. At the same time, it was entertaining. I guess I would have to say that the fact that this book has absolutely no dialogue, it even lost my attention and the attention of my two year old. I am not sure if even a second grader would be able to keep interest in this book. Having said that, the illustrations are absolutely beautiful and creative. The book is about Pablo Neruda and words are hidden in the illu...more
This book was not as entertaining as I thought it would be. At the same time, it was entertaining. I guess I would have to say that the fact that this book has absolutely no dialogue, it even lost my attention and the attention of my two year old. I am not sure if even a second grader would be able to keep interest in this book. Having said that, the illustrations are absolutely beautiful and creative. The book is about Pablo Neruda and words are hidden in the illu...more
As is the case for many readers, I love books that feature lovers of words, whether they be readers and writers. This picture book biography of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda [his pen name]uses text and illustrations to highlight the life of the boy who became the man who won a Nobel Prize. The author uses lines such as "who loved wild things wildly and quiet things quietly" (unpaginated) and "dolphins playing in the surf and rusty anchors washed ashore" (unpaginated) to bring this observant poet of...more
Written by Monica Brown & Ill. by Julie Paschkis. Published 2011 by Holt & Co., New York. Art work done in watercolor. This is an interesting nonfiction book telling the life story of Pablo Nerruda, who is a poet from Chile. He is considered one of the greatest poets of the 20th century. He was a boy who loved to read and learn about things so he became a writer. He wrote about ordinary things he saw at home, the market place, the town. He loved to write about opposites. He wrote about c...more
Ages: 4-7 years
Pablo Neruda wrote about the world around him: sometimes about love, other times about curiosity, and eventually about human injustice and protest. Brown creates a beautiful mosaic of Neruda's life and his fascination with his surroundings.
This book excels in showcasing Pablo Neruda's love of the world around him. In each painting, Spanish and English words are interwoven in the images, showing children the connection between words and images (an early literacy skill). On top of t...more
Pablo Neruda wrote about the world around him: sometimes about love, other times about curiosity, and eventually about human injustice and protest. Brown creates a beautiful mosaic of Neruda's life and his fascination with his surroundings.
This book excels in showcasing Pablo Neruda's love of the world around him. In each painting, Spanish and English words are interwoven in the images, showing children the connection between words and images (an early literacy skill). On top of t...more
When I read Pablo Neruda Poet of the People I was able to relate to some of his story. In the story, it tells how Pablo (Neftali, is his name given at birth) grew up having a passion for books and words. His father didn't approve of his interest so Pablo had to change his name from Neftali to Pablo when he was a teenager to be able to publish his poems behind his father's back.
I think this would be a good story for boys and girls of any age who have an interest in books and have dreams of being...more
I think this would be a good story for boys and girls of any age who have an interest in books and have dreams of being...more
4.5 Stars
I did love this book. A picture book biography brought to life with beautiful illustrations filled with the words of Neruda. Of course I want more, but in my quest to read about people who made (or make) a difference in the world, this book definitely fits the bill! A Chilean poet who sought to change the world, Neruda also won the Nobel Prize for Literature. This book certainly needs a few more reads to really appreciate all of the art and word expressions that are shared. I loved meet...more
I did love this book. A picture book biography brought to life with beautiful illustrations filled with the words of Neruda. Of course I want more, but in my quest to read about people who made (or make) a difference in the world, this book definitely fits the bill! A Chilean poet who sought to change the world, Neruda also won the Nobel Prize for Literature. This book certainly needs a few more reads to really appreciate all of the art and word expressions that are shared. I loved meet...more
Pablo Neruda: Poet of the People is book about a little boy Neftali. Neftali wasn't good at the normal things that many other people were good at such as soccer and throwing acorns but he loved school. There was a teacher named Gabriela who gave him books to read and from then on he knew he wanted to be a writer. His father disapproved of this choice so Neftali publish under the name of Pablo Neruda. Pablo was a voice of the people. He opened his arms to everyone and would help everyone out. His...more
Beginning when Neruda was just a little boy with the given name Neftali. It shows the poet at different stages in his life in such a beautiful way that it's easy to get lost in his world.
Brown's text has a rhythm that would make any poet proud.
"Pablo loved the stones of Chile. He wrote about stones by waves onto the beach and stones polished by sand and salt."
Paschkis beautiful illustrations pop and adding more life to the story. I am a fan of Brown and Paschkis, so I was very happy to see ho...more
Brown's text has a rhythm that would make any poet proud.
"Pablo loved the stones of Chile. He wrote about stones by waves onto the beach and stones polished by sand and salt."
Paschkis beautiful illustrations pop and adding more life to the story. I am a fan of Brown and Paschkis, so I was very happy to see ho...more
With his poems Pablo Neruda is with us inspiring us to love and hope and make our voices heard. This story is about Neftali who loved everything in nature. From a young age he knew he wanted to be a writer. He loved collecting all sorts of things and playing with words. As Neftali grew he changed his name to Pablo Neruda under which he wrote about the social injustices of the people and the problems they faced in Chile.
He was known as the poet of the people and won the Nobel Prize for Literatur...more
He was known as the poet of the people and won the Nobel Prize for Literatur...more
A story of a poetic hero
Before I chose to read this story, I admit that I had never heard of Pablo Neruda. I think this book would be a great choice to have in the classroom for different reasons. The first reason being that it is a great way to incorporate different cultures into the class. Pablo was a poet from Chile, and was apparently known for being a voice for his fellow people. Secondly, I think it is an inspiring story. Even though Pablo was frowned on from his government, he still stood...more
Before I chose to read this story, I admit that I had never heard of Pablo Neruda. I think this book would be a great choice to have in the classroom for different reasons. The first reason being that it is a great way to incorporate different cultures into the class. Pablo was a poet from Chile, and was apparently known for being a voice for his fellow people. Secondly, I think it is an inspiring story. Even though Pablo was frowned on from his government, he still stood...more
I cry every time I read this book. Neruda was a great man with a heard of gold. The book is simplified, but introduces the ideas of where he was born and what he did. Spanish words are decoratively written in the pictures. This takes the reader and companion from his birth to his death, and the colours are a feast for the eyes.
I bought this children's book for myself and I do not share it. I have several like this because my children are careless with books. SO many of them, you know, and they r...more
I bought this children's book for myself and I do not share it. I have several like this because my children are careless with books. SO many of them, you know, and they r...more
This beautiful picture book tells the story of how Pablo Neruda began writing and how his writing infiltrated the world. Every illustration is infused with spanish and english words and the colors match the tone of the text. There is a note at the end of the book that offers more information and lists some of his works. I do wish that at least one poem of his had been included but it's too beautiful a book not to love. There's also a lot of great stuff from when he was a little kid that I feel m...more
Monica Brown tells the story of Pablo Neruda through this beautifully written and illustrated picture book. At a young age Neftali, who uses the pen name Pablo Neruda, discovers his love for poetry at a young age. It is a very inspiring story of his life and about the many things that Neruda finds poetry in. Although, a sample of one of his poems is not included, the illustrations alone express the intensity of the value that Neruda put in words. This book expresses the idea of an infatuation th...more
Well my first thought was, not another kid's book about Neruda (The Dreamer), but I really liked it. Perfect illustrations of all the words flowing through a poet's life. I love that the words are in different languages and it does not matter if I don't know what they mean. You can feel what the words are based on the story, the illustrations, the other words. Perfect for a book about a poet!
Brown, Monica. Pablo Neruda: Poet of the Pepole. (2011)
Annotation:A short biography on Pablo Neruda a famous poet from Chile. It tells of his childhood, how he became a poet and how he spoke for people who could not speak for themselves through poetry.
Themes:justice, biography, Chile
Ways to use:you could use this as a study of famous people, or an author study. You could use this as a way to help students come up with their own poetry.
Recommended age:6- 16
Annotation:A short biography on Pablo Neruda a famous poet from Chile. It tells of his childhood, how he became a poet and how he spoke for people who could not speak for themselves through poetry.
Themes:justice, biography, Chile
Ways to use:you could use this as a study of famous people, or an author study. You could use this as a way to help students come up with their own poetry.
Recommended age:6- 16
Award list: 2012 NCTE Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children Honor book
Audience: Grades 1-3 would probably enjoy the illustrations and the words woven throughout but I can also see those interested in poetry, South American culture reading this book, I could see older children reading and enjoying this book because of the layout and content of the work.
Appeal: Poetry, the mix of Spanish and English words, beautiful, whimsical, illustrations.
Audience: Grades 1-3 would probably enjoy the illustrations and the words woven throughout but I can also see those interested in poetry, South American culture reading this book, I could see older children reading and enjoying this book because of the layout and content of the work.
Appeal: Poetry, the mix of Spanish and English words, beautiful, whimsical, illustrations.
I love books about Pablo Neruda.
And his poetry.
Ever read The Dreamer?
Loved that one too.
This one is simpler of course, but I LOVE the illustrations!
The images are literally made of words, so we get to see the world the way Pablo Neruda saw it.
The story has a nice pace and takes us through key moments in his life, touching on many different things.
What a great overview and introduction to his poetry!
A lovely biography.
And his poetry.
Ever read The Dreamer?
Loved that one too.
This one is simpler of course, but I LOVE the illustrations!
The images are literally made of words, so we get to see the world the way Pablo Neruda saw it.
The story has a nice pace and takes us through key moments in his life, touching on many different things.
What a great overview and introduction to his poetry!
A lovely biography.
Copyright: 2011
Genre: Biography
This is a beautiful picture book that tells the story of Pablo Neruda, a very important poet of the 20th century. This book is great because it takes a complicated life story and turns it into a story that young readers will understand. The illustrations are beautiful and contain words in both English and Spanish hidden into the scenes. I was wondering if the words chosen were part of Pablo's poems?
Genre: Biography
This is a beautiful picture book that tells the story of Pablo Neruda, a very important poet of the 20th century. This book is great because it takes a complicated life story and turns it into a story that young readers will understand. The illustrations are beautiful and contain words in both English and Spanish hidden into the scenes. I was wondering if the words chosen were part of Pablo's poems?
A delightful children's book about one of my favorite poets, Pablo Neruda. The writing is fun and just a summary of his life, but the artwork is gorgeous. Each illustration shows English and Spanish words floating together. The words form the basis of worldly things in the illustrations: books, trees, sunlight, wind, etc. These are all examples of Neruda's poetry, as he often wrote about everyday things.
A beautifully illustrated and simply told story about the Chilean poet, Pablo Neruda. The story traces his childhood in Chile to his interests as a student to his role as a poet of the people. The illustrations are enchanting and deserve close inspection or a second reading.
I am sometimes hesitant to purchase or recommend biographies of people that students don't know anything about. Even if students don't *need* to know about the 1971 Noble Prize for Literature winner, this is a great way to in...more
I am sometimes hesitant to purchase or recommend biographies of people that students don't know anything about. Even if students don't *need* to know about the 1971 Noble Prize for Literature winner, this is a great way to in...more
I thought that this story lacked information about what Pablo dedicated his life to. I wished there was more of his own poetry that was throughout the book. The most striking thing visually was the presentation of words mixed in with the artwork which I think did a great job of showing how poetry is an art form that combines words with the aesthetics of the world.
Having read Pam Munoz Ryan's "The Dreamer," I was familiar with Pablo Neruda's life. I appreciated how this story was composed for a younger audience, though it left out some details most adults might thing important. What the book doesn't leave out is the spirit of Neruda's work, and I loved the way the illustrations were made of words, both Spanish and English.
Monica Brown's simple tale of the life of Pablo Neruda is made more powerful by the stunning illustrations of Julie Paschkis. Ribbons of text are woven throughout detailed illustrations that chronicle Neruda's life, I have heard of several teachers who use this text as a precursor to Pam Munoz Ryan's book, The Dreamer, also about Neruda.
This is a 2012 NCTE Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children Honor book. It's a story about Pablo Neruda and his love of poetry and people and how he could help people with his poetry. This is an informative book with amazing pictures that will keep the children's attention. It gender neutral and an ageless book.
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Monica Brown, Ph.D. is the author of awardwinning bilingual books for children, including My Name Is Celia: The Life of Celia Cruz/Me llamo Celia: La vida de Celia Cruz (Luna Rising), a recipient of the Américas Award for Children's Literature and a Pura Belpré Honor. Her second picture book, My Name Is Gabriela: The Life of Gabriela Mistral/Me llamo Gabriela: La vida de Gabriela Mistral (Luna Ris...more
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