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41st out of 64 books
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The Twins' Blanket
by
Hyewon Yum
One of School Library Journal’s Best Picture Books of 2011
These look-alike twins have always shared everything—their room, their toys, a crib, and, since the day they were born, a blanket. But as they grow into new beds, they need new blankets, too. Now they face a new dilemma: they don’t know how not to share.
Told from the perspective of two five-year-olds, The Twins’ Bla...more
These look-alike twins have always shared everything—their room, their toys, a crib, and, since the day they were born, a blanket. But as they grow into new beds, they need new blankets, too. Now they face a new dilemma: they don’t know how not to share.
Told from the perspective of two five-year-olds, The Twins’ Bla...more
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
August 16th 2011
by Farrar, Straus and Giroux
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This book is about look-alike twins who share everything. They share toys, clothes and a room. They have also shared the same blanket since they were born. They are growing up so they no longer both fit underneath the same blanket, this becomes a problem. They both think they should have the blanket and they fight over it. Their mom finally decides they they should both have separate bed and she is going to make a new blanket for both of them. One decides to make her blanket out of yellow fabric...more
Identical twin girls are just turning five, and having shared everything all their lives, both of them seek a little independence. When the blanket they have slept under is too small to cover both of them comfortably, their mother has them select material and makes two blankets, using part of the fabric from the old blanket. One chooses yellow fabric and one selects pink, but when the blankets are finished, and the girls lie in their own twin beds, both reach out to touch the other's hand for co...more
This is a sweet story about twins who have always shared a bed and shared a blanket. Now they are getting bigger and their blanket just isn't big enough for both of them. The older sister (by 3 minutes) thinks it should be hers, but the younger sister disagrees. Mommy decides to make them each a blanket. One will be yellow with flowers. The other will be pink with birds and flowers (leading my two oldest to argue over which one was better).
A realistic portayal of both the small arguments that s...more
A realistic portayal of both the small arguments that s...more
It is rare to come across the book about twins. I snatch up every one I discover to read to our rambunctious duo. Rarer yet is finding one that describes the unique relationship of twins so honestly and beautifully. Told from the perspective of two five year olds, Yum tackles the challenge of separating twins into their first twin beds. A twin herself, Yum perfectly understands the unusual situation of twins who share literally everything in their lives while trying to develop their independent...more
Sep 30, 2011
Candice
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Sophie and also to twins
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A pair of identical twin girls have always shared everything, including their blanket. But the blanket has gotten too small to cover two five-year-olds, and they squabble about who should have their blanket. Mommy says that she will make new blankets for the twins, and each twin is allowed to pick out fabric for her blanket. They're thrilled with the blankets, but not so much with the twin beds! Good story of the bonds shared by twins, and lovely illustrations. The author was born in South Korea...more
Twin sisters share everything when they are young including their bed and blanket. As they get older the girls find it hard to share. When it becomes clear that they can no longer share the favorite blanket each girl declares she should be allowed to have it. A compromise if finally made when their mother decides to make 2 new blankets incorporating the old blanket as well. The girls enjoy choosing the fabric for their new blankets. Each girls choice shows that child's growing individuality.
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I am a twin, so of course I found this book, illustrated with mixed media, really special. Growing up, twins often need to share things, and in this story, the 5-year-olds share a blanket. Mommy sews two new blankets when the girls are old enough to have twin beds, and while they find it hard to fall asleep at first, they are successful in the end!(K-3, with a mid-year 1st grade reading level).
Meets ALA 21st century standard 1.2.7: Display persistence by continuing to pursue information to gain...more
Meets ALA 21st century standard 1.2.7: Display persistence by continuing to pursue information to gain...more
With this book, Hyewon Yum proves to be a rarity in the children's book industry: someone who can both write and illustrate very well. This story is about identical twins who have grown too big for the blanket they used to share. Their mother fixes the situation by making new blankets for both of them, but not without a bit of sibling rivalry first. Yum's illustrations are beautiful (I want all three blankets) and her use of white space and bare toes adds realism and whimsy to what could be a di...more
Finally another contermporary book about Korean children came out. The color of Korea was not mixed with Japanese or Chinese colors/prints/patterns etc in this book which brought my childhood memory as well. This part, it is contrasting with the book like Goyangi Means Cat in which prints and colors are little bothersome-- beautiful but not quite culturally pseudo. Universal theme in twin sisters and their riverly and sibling friendship are delightful. I will keep my eye on Hyewon Yum who is sup...more
Well, of course I liked this book a lot, because I myself am a twin. I think this book reminded me of and my sister and I and how we once were when we were smaller. These twins for so many years have learned to share everything, from room, to toys and a crib. When the twins become older they have to find their own independence. This book is great for twins and showing example of how they must be viewed as individuals and find their own interest, and know that it doesn't have to be the same becau...more
Hyewon Yum's book the Twins' Blanket is a silly little tale about twin sisters.The twins sisters are use to sharing everything, including their bed, until they both get too big for the bed. the twins' realize that they want their own things and get in a tif about who gets what and who goes first for things. This story is relatable for many children and is a great read aloud because it is easy to alternate voices between the two twin sisters. Children up to second grade will enjoy this book.
Hyewon Yum did an excellent job of creating the voice for the twin girls and their voice is what makes this story works. I appreciated the subtle and more straightforward differences between the two girls, this is important for twins and other siblings close in age. However, I also found that having a piece of the old blanket passed on into the new blankets was a nice way to show that the twins will always be connected and share similarities in addition to their differences.
I had mixed feelings about this one. On the one hand, I appreciated the honest portrayal of a sibling relationship and that the twins fought sometimes and wanted to have their own separate identities -- yet still were close and needed one another. The ending was very sweet. But, on the whole, I'm not sure I really enjoyed the book all that much. I did like how the mom (view spoiler)
This is a sweet tale about growing older and becoming more independent, along with the anxiety of separation from things that are comfortable and familiar.
The narrative is short and the illustrations are adorable. I loved seeing how the girls were still able to have a part of their past, while still embracing their 'grown up' future. We enjoyed reading this book together.
This story was selected as one of the books for the December 2012 - Warm Quilts and Soft Mittens reads at the Picture-Book C...more
The narrative is short and the illustrations are adorable. I loved seeing how the girls were still able to have a part of their past, while still embracing their 'grown up' future. We enjoyed reading this book together.
This story was selected as one of the books for the December 2012 - Warm Quilts and Soft Mittens reads at the Picture-Book C...more
Good story about growing up. I like how she describes the girls feeling anxious and scared about being separated for the first time-- whether from a twin or a sibling or just staying away from home, kids experience fears like this all the time. Illustrations weren't my favorite (particularly the faces of the girls), and sometimes the narration felt unnecessarily repetitive, but I can see kids feeling comforted listening to this story.
Two twin girls have shared everything all their lives. One of their favorite things, and one of the things they shared all their lives is a blanket. Now the girls are five and the blanket is too small for both of them. This poses a problem for the girls.
“But we are big girls now.
I’m already five.
I’m five, too. We’re twin sisters, remember, silly?
The blanket has gotten too small for both of us.”
“But we are big girls now.
I’m already five.
I’m five, too. We’re twin sisters, remember, silly?
The blanket has gotten too small for both of us.”
A cute story about the rivalry and connections between identical twin girls. Each wants to have the special blanket that they have shared since birth but which is now too small to cover both of them. Their mother comes up with a clever solution that is shown in the illustrations but not the text, leaving readers to discover the secret for themselves.
This book tells the story of two twin girls who have to get new blankets because the one they used to share is now too small for both of them. It is a tale of the value of family and getting along with one another. This would be a good book to spark discussion about family and how we treat other people (getting along with classmates).
This book is great for younger readers. It has simple text and simple pictures. Its a great book for children with siblings. The concept of the book is to get along and share with your siblings because you always will need your family. It is also about learning to compromise.
Authentic. If you or your child is a twin, or curious about what it's like to be one, you need to read this. But you want to read this even if you only empathize with the idea of starting to grow up and developing an individual identity.
Five year old twins need some space of their own, so mom has a perfect solution. I love how mom incorporates their baby blankets into the twins' new blankets. Heartwarming book about transitioning to the "big kid" stage of life.
I thought this was a really cute picture book for twins, or any siblings that are close. The illustrations and characters are really cute and its a good length picture book for a storytime.
Lovely. I like that the old blanket shows up as a part of the new blankets without any mention in the text; what a great detail for young readers to notice and discover.
Sweet story about sisterhood, sharing, and a favorite blanket. I love the mother's excellent solution to the blanket fight, and thew sweetness at the end of the tale.
Two twins, who've shared a blanket since they were born, outgrow it. A sweet story about the competition between siblings and becoming independent.
Not every child has a twin, but most kids can identify with having a beloved blanket or moving to a new bed. And they will all like this story.
A beautifully illustrated children's book! Loved it. About twin girls who used to share the same blanket but are now too big, how different they are becoming from each other but they still have a bond.
I wish I started adding children's books to Goodreads sooner. There are so many I've checked out from the library and this is a great way to keep track of favorites to hopefully add to our at home library.
I wish I started adding children's books to Goodreads sooner. There are so many I've checked out from the library and this is a great way to keep track of favorites to hopefully add to our at home library.
nice illustrations, good concept, but wasn't pleased with the narration or story. May be fitting for a family of twins. ;-)
Two twin sisters are out-growing their space and developing their own tastes. Bedtime Stories. Kindergarten.
Identical twins are growing up and will have their own beds. What to do about the blanket they've shared since birth?
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Oct 23, 2011 05:49pm