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Silly Lilly
Silly Lilly and the Four Seasons
Lilly is a spunky little girl who delights in the unexpected pleasures of each season, peering inside shells in the summer and tasting different kinds of apples in the fall. In this charming and subtle book by one of France's premier children's book authors, Lilly learns more about the outdoors and introduces young readers to the colors, words, and shapes that arise in nature. Silly Lilly's intimate monologues deftly capture a child's sense of wonder in five whimsical episodes that cycle through the calendar from Spring back to Spring again.
36 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2008
About the author
Agnes Rosenstiehl
121 books5 followersAgnès Rosenstiehl is the beloved writer and artist of nearly a hundred children’s books, many featuring the deceptively simple antics of “Mimi Cracra”, Silly Lilly’s French alter ego. In 1995, she received the prestigious Grand Prize for Children’s Books from the Société des Gens de Lettres. Agnès formally studied literature as well as music, and is married to an eminent mathematician. She lives in a country house with a garden, hidden in the center of Paris. She has four children and fifteen grandchildren.
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November 12, 2019
(Library book that's gotta go back today!)
Cute short sentences about a girl playing in all four seasons. My daughter liked Silly Lilly.
Cute short sentences about a girl playing in all four seasons. My daughter liked Silly Lilly.
March 2, 2014
SILLY LILLY AND THE FOUR SEASONS is a practice reader for children reading at the kindergarten level. It's a cute little book that follows Lilly through the seasons.
It begins with Spring and Lilly going to the park where she plays with her teddy bear. The text talks about how she likes to dance, jump, nap and play. And I should add that the 'story' is told in frames, like a comic book.
Summer has Lilly at the beach. She's standing in the water and noting the creatures around her, like fish and shell-critters. Fall is represented by apples. Lilly points out there different colors and eats one. And finally, Lilly is seen playing in the Winter snow. Teddy is back and the target of snowballs. It's actually pretty humorous as the bear's expression changes.
To complete the cycle, Lilly is back at Spring, swinging at the park. I think this helps children to grasp the cyclical rotation of the seasons.
SILLY LILLY AND THE FOUR SEASONS is a very nice practice reader for young children. The text is still large, but the format is different --like a comic-- which I think is a nice change of pace for kids. Besides practicing reading, children will get some reinforcement of what they know about the seasons. There's no heavy science, but Lilly is shown in season appropriate garb doing seasonally appropriate activities. So that is nice.
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It begins with Spring and Lilly going to the park where she plays with her teddy bear. The text talks about how she likes to dance, jump, nap and play. And I should add that the 'story' is told in frames, like a comic book.
Summer has Lilly at the beach. She's standing in the water and noting the creatures around her, like fish and shell-critters. Fall is represented by apples. Lilly points out there different colors and eats one. And finally, Lilly is seen playing in the Winter snow. Teddy is back and the target of snowballs. It's actually pretty humorous as the bear's expression changes.
To complete the cycle, Lilly is back at Spring, swinging at the park. I think this helps children to grasp the cyclical rotation of the seasons.
SILLY LILLY AND THE FOUR SEASONS is a very nice practice reader for young children. The text is still large, but the format is different --like a comic-- which I think is a nice change of pace for kids. Besides practicing reading, children will get some reinforcement of what they know about the seasons. There's no heavy science, but Lilly is shown in season appropriate garb doing seasonally appropriate activities. So that is nice.
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if you need precise reading info, or would like to see sample pages you can find them here: http://www.booksforkids-reviews.com/2...
November 4, 2017
This beginning graphic novel is perfect for emerging readers. The language is level is relatively low, but it explores the changing seasons and the fun children can have in each. I see this story fitting well in kindergarten and first grade classrooms as children feel success in reading a full graphic novel, but also get practice with story patterning, prediction, and some beginning inferences.
March 19, 2019
Awards Received (if any):
-Publisher's Weekly's Best Children's Picture Books of 2008
-Association for Library Service to Children's Graphic Novels Reading List 2013 and 2014
Appropriate Grade Level:
-Kindergarten through 1st grade
Original Summary:
-This book is split up into the four seasons and showcases a young girl named Lily, along with her teddy bear. For each season, Lily is illustrated doing some of her favorite activities such as swimming during summer and playing in the snow during winter.
Original Review:
-This is a very simple, yet content rich book because it illustrates age appropriate activities for children to relate to in conjunction with each season. I enjoy how it takes the base knowledge of season-specific weather and elaborates on related activities.
Possible In-Class Use:
-This would be a great book to read during a science unit on weather and the change of seasons. A fun activity for the class could be to set up “season” stations in each corner of the classroom and have children pick from a pile of props and separate out each item to the relevant station. For example if there is an umbrella in the prop pile, it would go to the “spring” station since it normally rains during spring. This would help the children make proper connections between the change in seasons and appropriate weather for each.
-Publisher's Weekly's Best Children's Picture Books of 2008
-Association for Library Service to Children's Graphic Novels Reading List 2013 and 2014
Appropriate Grade Level:
-Kindergarten through 1st grade
Original Summary:
-This book is split up into the four seasons and showcases a young girl named Lily, along with her teddy bear. For each season, Lily is illustrated doing some of her favorite activities such as swimming during summer and playing in the snow during winter.
Original Review:
-This is a very simple, yet content rich book because it illustrates age appropriate activities for children to relate to in conjunction with each season. I enjoy how it takes the base knowledge of season-specific weather and elaborates on related activities.
Possible In-Class Use:
-This would be a great book to read during a science unit on weather and the change of seasons. A fun activity for the class could be to set up “season” stations in each corner of the classroom and have children pick from a pile of props and separate out each item to the relevant station. For example if there is an umbrella in the prop pile, it would go to the “spring” station since it normally rains during spring. This would help the children make proper connections between the change in seasons and appropriate weather for each.
May 4, 2017
Awards the book has received (if any)- Publisher's Weekly's Best Children's Picture Books of 2008; Association for Library Service to Children's Graphic Novels Reading List 2013 and 2014
Appropriate grade level(s) – Kindergarten - second grade
Original 3-line summary: In this graphic novel, concept book, Lilly explores the different seasons and activities that are commonly done in each season. The book reads like a comic, there are pictures and captions below the pictures.
Original 3-line review: This book is the perfect book to teach students about the seasons. It explicitly teaches the students, which I really enjoy and appreciate. The pictures throughout the book are colorful and will captivate the readers attention.
2-3 possible in-class uses: After reading the book aloud, the teacher will ask the students to do a think/pair/share about the seasons and the book. The class could then create four 'anchor chart' style posters about the seasons. The book could be read during morning circle.
Appropriate grade level(s) – Kindergarten - second grade
Original 3-line summary: In this graphic novel, concept book, Lilly explores the different seasons and activities that are commonly done in each season. The book reads like a comic, there are pictures and captions below the pictures.
Original 3-line review: This book is the perfect book to teach students about the seasons. It explicitly teaches the students, which I really enjoy and appreciate. The pictures throughout the book are colorful and will captivate the readers attention.
2-3 possible in-class uses: After reading the book aloud, the teacher will ask the students to do a think/pair/share about the seasons and the book. The class could then create four 'anchor chart' style posters about the seasons. The book could be read during morning circle.
December 8, 2018
Grade Levels = Pre-K, 1-2, 3-5
Summary:
Silly Lilly goes through the four seasons explaining her favorite things to do during those seasons. In the spring, she likes to dance and play on her swing. In the summer, she likes to go to the beach, in the fall, she likes to pick apples and in the winter, she likes to play in the snow.
Review:
The illustrations throughout the book are very detailed and points out all the different seasons and what children can do during those seasons. As children read this book, they will be able to relate to the adventures of Silly Lilly. Silly Lilly is a very playful book to read to children when they are curious about the different seasons.
Possible Lesson Plans:
Teachers can introduce seasons to students and have informational text on the different seasons. Teachers can also ask students to pick a season they love the most and write about a favorite memory of theirs during that season. Teachers can also introduce them to how they can identify when the seasons are changing during science class.
Summary:
Silly Lilly goes through the four seasons explaining her favorite things to do during those seasons. In the spring, she likes to dance and play on her swing. In the summer, she likes to go to the beach, in the fall, she likes to pick apples and in the winter, she likes to play in the snow.
Review:
The illustrations throughout the book are very detailed and points out all the different seasons and what children can do during those seasons. As children read this book, they will be able to relate to the adventures of Silly Lilly. Silly Lilly is a very playful book to read to children when they are curious about the different seasons.
Possible Lesson Plans:
Teachers can introduce seasons to students and have informational text on the different seasons. Teachers can also ask students to pick a season they love the most and write about a favorite memory of theirs during that season. Teachers can also introduce them to how they can identify when the seasons are changing during science class.
November 17, 2021
Silly Lilly and the Four Seasons is set around silly Lilly going through each season, explaining what activities she does in each season. It starts in spring, where silly Lilly goes to the park. Then it moves to summer, and silly Lilly goes to the beach! When it comes to fall, silly Lilly goes to pick apples. It then moves to winter, where silly Lilly wants to go play in the snow and make snowballs. It rolls back around to spring after winter, and silly Lilly goes to the park again to play on the swings. This book revolves around my theme, seasons, because the book goes through each season, explaining activities you might do in each. Silly Lilly is really the only main character in this story. The structure of this story is sequential as well as descriptive. The images are super bright and simple/easy to understand. I love that this story explains the seasons in a kid-friendly way that is easy to grasp. You could use this book in the classroom when teaching the topic of seasons to show kids what activities correlate with each season.
October 14, 2020
awards: Publisher’s Weekly’s Best Children’s Picture Books of 2008
grade level: first grade
summary: This book, through the help of comic-book style pages, tells the story of Lilly, a young girl exploring each weather season and showing the activities she likes to do during each. This book introduces young students to the shapes, colors, words, and weather events that happen during each season.
review: I think this book is a great way to introduce the different seasons to young readers, and how to identify the changes that happen in the world around us that tell us the seasons are changing. The comic-book style is fun and interesting for young children, and keeps them engaged with the topic.
classroom uses: After reading this book, I would have children talk, write, and draw about their favorite seasonal activities. I would also involve a math activity, with students counting leaves for fall, shells for summer, snowflakes for winter, and flowers for spring.
grade level: first grade
summary: This book, through the help of comic-book style pages, tells the story of Lilly, a young girl exploring each weather season and showing the activities she likes to do during each. This book introduces young students to the shapes, colors, words, and weather events that happen during each season.
review: I think this book is a great way to introduce the different seasons to young readers, and how to identify the changes that happen in the world around us that tell us the seasons are changing. The comic-book style is fun and interesting for young children, and keeps them engaged with the topic.
classroom uses: After reading this book, I would have children talk, write, and draw about their favorite seasonal activities. I would also involve a math activity, with students counting leaves for fall, shells for summer, snowflakes for winter, and flowers for spring.
February 6, 2018
Silly Lilly is a young girl with a teddy bear. She moves through the four seasons, taking her teddy bear on all of her adventures. She gets to make snowballs, go on a swing, try apples, and go to the beach with her teddy bear.
The author used big, clear font in Lilly's speech bubbles. There were no distracting fonts or colors, save for the creative use of red font when Lilly laughed.
The illustrations were simple, yet clear. There was a lot of unused white space, but since there weren't too many characters or too much happening in the background, it was easy to follow. The illustrator even chose to put expressions on the bear's face.
I have never really liked graphic novels, but this one is simple and upbeat. It is easy for children to follow, but also takes them on a fun adventure through the seasons.
I enjoyed this book, and I would read it again with my students.
The author used big, clear font in Lilly's speech bubbles. There were no distracting fonts or colors, save for the creative use of red font when Lilly laughed.
The illustrations were simple, yet clear. There was a lot of unused white space, but since there weren't too many characters or too much happening in the background, it was easy to follow. The illustrator even chose to put expressions on the bear's face.
I have never really liked graphic novels, but this one is simple and upbeat. It is easy for children to follow, but also takes them on a fun adventure through the seasons.
I enjoyed this book, and I would read it again with my students.
April 26, 2018
1.) No awards
2.) Appropriate grade levels: Preschool-1st grade
3.) Original 3 line summary: This graphic novel follows a young girl named Lilly throughout her adventures. Throughout this story, Lilly does something different every season. No matter the season, Lilly always finds something fun to do.
4.) Original 3 line review: I thought this was an easy read for a graphic novel. This book is perfect for beginning readers. I really liked how the illustrations were colorful and the text bubbles were kept simple for young readers to understand.
5.) One in class use would be having students draw a picture of something they do during each season. I would also have students write under each picture.
2.) Appropriate grade levels: Preschool-1st grade
3.) Original 3 line summary: This graphic novel follows a young girl named Lilly throughout her adventures. Throughout this story, Lilly does something different every season. No matter the season, Lilly always finds something fun to do.
4.) Original 3 line review: I thought this was an easy read for a graphic novel. This book is perfect for beginning readers. I really liked how the illustrations were colorful and the text bubbles were kept simple for young readers to understand.
5.) One in class use would be having students draw a picture of something they do during each season. I would also have students write under each picture.
January 10, 2025
How impressed am I that the cover of this book touts it as A FIRST COMIC FOR BRAND-NEW READER? Just how impressed am I?
NOT.
Let's imagine little Gladys and little Sam. Excitedly they are learning how to read. Only the book is a "toon book." Which means it is a glorified comic.
Agnes Rosenstiehl may be beloved in France for dumbing down the sacredness of reading books. Will she and her literary agent be proud if more kids than ever don't like reading schoolbooks? Or any books?? Maybe the height of their reading ambition is to make it big on Insta????
WOULD YOU CALL THIS A DEPTH EDUCATION IN LEARNING ABOUT THE FOUR SEASONS?
For spring, "Let's go to the park."
For summer, "Let's go to the beach."
For fall, "Let's go pick apples."
For winter, "Let's play in the snow."
Grrrrrr. The approach couldn't be more superficial. For shame!
RATING THIS BOOK
Hey, annoyed though I feel, I'm sticking to my usual policy, rating each book on Goodreads in terms of the intended readers.
Clearly the appeal is mainly visual. And about cuteness. So what if the young readers may not care to do much thinking, as if throughout life it will suffice for them to recognize people and things from their pictures!
The kids and their (similar?) parents can enjoy this FIVE STAR book.
Personally, I feel pretty disgusted.
NOT.
Let's imagine little Gladys and little Sam. Excitedly they are learning how to read. Only the book is a "toon book." Which means it is a glorified comic.
Agnes Rosenstiehl may be beloved in France for dumbing down the sacredness of reading books. Will she and her literary agent be proud if more kids than ever don't like reading schoolbooks? Or any books?? Maybe the height of their reading ambition is to make it big on Insta????
WOULD YOU CALL THIS A DEPTH EDUCATION IN LEARNING ABOUT THE FOUR SEASONS?
For spring, "Let's go to the park."
For summer, "Let's go to the beach."
For fall, "Let's go pick apples."
For winter, "Let's play in the snow."
Grrrrrr. The approach couldn't be more superficial. For shame!
RATING THIS BOOK
Hey, annoyed though I feel, I'm sticking to my usual policy, rating each book on Goodreads in terms of the intended readers.
Clearly the appeal is mainly visual. And about cuteness. So what if the young readers may not care to do much thinking, as if throughout life it will suffice for them to recognize people and things from their pictures!
The kids and their (similar?) parents can enjoy this FIVE STAR book.
Personally, I feel pretty disgusted.
April 30, 2018
1. None
2. PreK-2
3. This story is about a girl named Lilly who enjoys doing different activities during each season. This book aims to teach children about the outdoors and shapes, colors and words associated with nature.
4. I like the silly illustrations and simplicity of the story. Lilly is a lovable character and this book introduces children to the seasons and allows them to explore nature through this cute narrative.
5. This book could be used to introduce a unit on weather, nature, or just the four seasons. Students could listen during a read aloud and discuss what their favorite activities are during specific seasons.
2. PreK-2
3. This story is about a girl named Lilly who enjoys doing different activities during each season. This book aims to teach children about the outdoors and shapes, colors and words associated with nature.
4. I like the silly illustrations and simplicity of the story. Lilly is a lovable character and this book introduces children to the seasons and allows them to explore nature through this cute narrative.
5. This book could be used to introduce a unit on weather, nature, or just the four seasons. Students could listen during a read aloud and discuss what their favorite activities are during specific seasons.
October 11, 2017
Lots of visual appeal and repetition in Silly Lilly, just right for beginning readers.
Rosenstiehl delights, and why not? She has over 50 books to her credit!
Two panels to each main story page, this toon book, a first comic book for grade one readers, offers up a story for each of the four seasons.
Silly Lilly goes through each season doing all the things she likes to do outdoors bringing her beloved teddy bear along for each adventure.
Simple text, dull colour wash illustrations exudes a feeling of 1940's style.
In a word: charming!
Rosenstiehl delights, and why not? She has over 50 books to her credit!
Two panels to each main story page, this toon book, a first comic book for grade one readers, offers up a story for each of the four seasons.
Silly Lilly goes through each season doing all the things she likes to do outdoors bringing her beloved teddy bear along for each adventure.
Simple text, dull colour wash illustrations exudes a feeling of 1940's style.
In a word: charming!
October 17, 2021
This book was sweet but did not really discuss the seasons in any meaningful way. There was very little substance to it, overall. It may have been good for a budding reader, but sharing this with my Kindergartener just felt like 5 minutes of trying to turn the story into a discussion that wasn't happening. I was happy to share a comic with my child, but these were a little too basic in my opinion.
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February 28, 2022A simple read introducing the four seasons and this specific book about the main character of Lilly and her experiences in the four seasons. I am not sure if this book would make sense or feel inclusive to readers in areas that don't experience four seasons or are from different cultural backgrounds.
November 28, 2021
The book allows for children to find out more about the four seasons and what they can do in the four seasons, how to dress and what to expect for weather. It is the perfect book for young students that are getting prepared to find out about weather.
November 4, 2019
Simple words for early readers, and a simple story.
February 15, 2024
4 ★ - (really liked it)
I am of course going to tell you this it the best book ever and you betcha it's because she shares my name. (with an extra "l" lol) And because this is simply a sweet short picture book :) I've read this soooo many times over the years with my parents, to the point that our copy's cover is quite bent and creased. If you know a little girl named Lilly, Lily, or otherwise: get her this book.
I am of course going to tell you this it the best book ever and you betcha it's because she shares my name. (with an extra "l" lol) And because this is simply a sweet short picture book :) I've read this soooo many times over the years with my parents, to the point that our copy's cover is quite bent and creased. If you know a little girl named Lilly, Lily, or otherwise: get her this book.
November 8, 2011
1. Genre: Junior Book/Graphic Novel
2. Summary: Silly Lilly loves to do enjoy all four seasons outdoors. Follow her through this graphic novel as she explores all the fun things kids can do during the different seasons.
3. Critique:
a. One of the greatest strengths of this title is the use of illustrations.
b. Of these, the strongest is the illustrator’s use of different types of clothing for the different seasons. For each season, Lilly can be seen in weather appropriate clothing. For example, on page 25 Lilly is enjoying the winter season. She is seen wearing a sweater, hat, mittens, and boots.
c. Rosenstiehl uses every possible space in this graphic novel to entertain and educate the reader. For each season, Rosenstiehl has offered the reader a plethora of visual cues to determine what month Lilly is experiencing. This is extremely useful for primary-aged students who may not be able to read all of the text. On page 7 Lilly carries a flower to help the reader to understand that she is playing in the park during the springtime. Summer is represented on pages 16 and 17 by showing Lilly playing in shallow water in her bathing suit. On pages 20 and 21 Lilly shares her experience of picking apples during the fall months.
4. Curriculum Connection: This graphic novel would be a fantastic teaching tool for educators working with students in primary grades. While introducing students to the different seasons, which are discussed regularly during calendar time, Silly Lilly and the Four Seasons would be a great read-aloud option.
2. Summary: Silly Lilly loves to do enjoy all four seasons outdoors. Follow her through this graphic novel as she explores all the fun things kids can do during the different seasons.
3. Critique:
a. One of the greatest strengths of this title is the use of illustrations.
b. Of these, the strongest is the illustrator’s use of different types of clothing for the different seasons. For each season, Lilly can be seen in weather appropriate clothing. For example, on page 25 Lilly is enjoying the winter season. She is seen wearing a sweater, hat, mittens, and boots.
c. Rosenstiehl uses every possible space in this graphic novel to entertain and educate the reader. For each season, Rosenstiehl has offered the reader a plethora of visual cues to determine what month Lilly is experiencing. This is extremely useful for primary-aged students who may not be able to read all of the text. On page 7 Lilly carries a flower to help the reader to understand that she is playing in the park during the springtime. Summer is represented on pages 16 and 17 by showing Lilly playing in shallow water in her bathing suit. On pages 20 and 21 Lilly shares her experience of picking apples during the fall months.
4. Curriculum Connection: This graphic novel would be a fantastic teaching tool for educators working with students in primary grades. While introducing students to the different seasons, which are discussed regularly during calendar time, Silly Lilly and the Four Seasons would be a great read-aloud option.
June 28, 2013
Silly Lilly and the Four Seasons is a concept book where Lilly takes us through the Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter and back to Spring again. While we are going through the different seasons, Lilly is showing us some of the activities we can do during those seasons: go to the park, go to the beach, eat apples, play in the snow and swing. Young students (at least where I live in Ohio) would be able to connect with the text because these are all things that they can do during that season.
The graphics are very simple and are designed to help beginning readers learn how to read left to right. There is a maximum of four pictures per spread. Using red, yellow, blue, green black and brown, the pictures are very vibrant and child-like.
Due to the simplistic text and the child-like graphics, I would recommend this book to very beginning readers. Students in preschool or kindergarten would be the primary students I would recommend this book to, although I think some first graders or students students just learning about graphic books would also benefit from this book. They would be able to learn from the text and the pictures alike. I do wish that the Fall graphics were outside to show more of fall. Apples are a good sign of fall, but I think picking apples would have been a little bit better.
The graphics are very simple and are designed to help beginning readers learn how to read left to right. There is a maximum of four pictures per spread. Using red, yellow, blue, green black and brown, the pictures are very vibrant and child-like.
Due to the simplistic text and the child-like graphics, I would recommend this book to very beginning readers. Students in preschool or kindergarten would be the primary students I would recommend this book to, although I think some first graders or students students just learning about graphic books would also benefit from this book. They would be able to learn from the text and the pictures alike. I do wish that the Fall graphics were outside to show more of fall. Apples are a good sign of fall, but I think picking apples would have been a little bit better.
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December 21, 20161) Awards: none
2) Grades: Preschool-Kindergarten
3) This book is about a girl named Lilly who likes to play outside. The book goes through the four different seasons and depicts what each season is like. Lilly does different things in each season and talks about what she is doing. The pictures depict the specific characteristics of the seasons.
4) I like this book. It is short and extremely easy to read that a Kindergartener should have no problem with it. I like that the pictures are simple and focus on one aspect of each season. I also like that it introduces the concept of comics to young kids because it is a different and creative way to read and write.
5) This book can be used to teach about the seasons and the differences between the seasons. Lilly talks about what she is doing in each comic making it easy to understand and the pictures are clear so teaching and showing the differences is easier. This book can also be used as a starting point to talk about the different things you can do in each season. She is shown doing one thing for each season and the children can start to talk about other things they do and the differences between each family and what they do that season.
2) Grades: Preschool-Kindergarten
3) This book is about a girl named Lilly who likes to play outside. The book goes through the four different seasons and depicts what each season is like. Lilly does different things in each season and talks about what she is doing. The pictures depict the specific characteristics of the seasons.
4) I like this book. It is short and extremely easy to read that a Kindergartener should have no problem with it. I like that the pictures are simple and focus on one aspect of each season. I also like that it introduces the concept of comics to young kids because it is a different and creative way to read and write.
5) This book can be used to teach about the seasons and the differences between the seasons. Lilly talks about what she is doing in each comic making it easy to understand and the pictures are clear so teaching and showing the differences is easier. This book can also be used as a starting point to talk about the different things you can do in each season. She is shown doing one thing for each season and the children can start to talk about other things they do and the differences between each family and what they do that season.
June 7, 2011
Silly Lilly was written by Agnes Rosenstiehl who is apparently quite a popular children's author in France. The book is somewhat practical in that the plot is based on the seasons with some tie ins to what occurs during those seasons (i.e. harvest, snow, swimming, etc.).
Here is my problem, Silly Lilly needs to get clothes that fit. There is some article that my wife was telling me about where it discussed how in children's television shows and literature there is this trend to make little girl characters (even if they are ponies) sexier.
I know.
Gross, because come on...they are little kids. But hear me out, the concept of the article is that little touches are made on the illustration that if those same clothes were on an adult female, it would be considered sexy. So for example, a child is wearing a mid-drift so her belly is exposed or they are wearing short skirts that are above the knee, or a two piece bathing suit. All of these examples occur in Silly Lilly and it just bothers the feminist in me.
Also, Silly Lilly does not know how to sit in a swing properly.
For these reasons, it gets a three.
Here is my problem, Silly Lilly needs to get clothes that fit. There is some article that my wife was telling me about where it discussed how in children's television shows and literature there is this trend to make little girl characters (even if they are ponies) sexier.
I know.
Gross, because come on...they are little kids. But hear me out, the concept of the article is that little touches are made on the illustration that if those same clothes were on an adult female, it would be considered sexy. So for example, a child is wearing a mid-drift so her belly is exposed or they are wearing short skirts that are above the knee, or a two piece bathing suit. All of these examples occur in Silly Lilly and it just bothers the feminist in me.
Also, Silly Lilly does not know how to sit in a swing properly.
For these reasons, it gets a three.
February 26, 2016
This is a realistic fiction graphic novel for grades K-2. It is a realistic fiction because it is a novel that shows Lilly and her experience during all of the seasons.
Connections:
To Myself- This book reminds me of being a kid and playing outside all of the time. I can clearly remember times when I played outside during each season. So reading this graphic novel takes me back to helping my dad rake the leaves, and then later in the year, throwing snow balls in my brother's face.
To World- You can connect this novel to the outside world because we experience the changing of the seasons every year! And we can all enjoy the weather and visual changes it brings to our environment.
To Other Texts- I relate this book to a favorite childhood book of mine called Snow Day. It was about kids enjoying the winter and having a snow day from school. It's not a graphic novel, but it has got kids enjoying the winter season, just like in Silly Lilly and the Four Seasons.
Connections:
To Myself- This book reminds me of being a kid and playing outside all of the time. I can clearly remember times when I played outside during each season. So reading this graphic novel takes me back to helping my dad rake the leaves, and then later in the year, throwing snow balls in my brother's face.
To World- You can connect this novel to the outside world because we experience the changing of the seasons every year! And we can all enjoy the weather and visual changes it brings to our environment.
To Other Texts- I relate this book to a favorite childhood book of mine called Snow Day. It was about kids enjoying the winter and having a snow day from school. It's not a graphic novel, but it has got kids enjoying the winter season, just like in Silly Lilly and the Four Seasons.
October 14, 2016
Silly Lilly and the Four Seasons is about a young girl enjoying her favorite activities in each of the seasons. Playing on the beach building fun sand castles is her favorite summer activity. In the fall Lilly loves to pick apples of different colors and taste all of them. In the winter Lilly plays outside in the snow making snow balls. Lastly, Lilly likes to play on the swings in the spring time. Lilly has fun doing all the seasonal activities and looks forward to all of them.
Silly Lilly and the Four Seasons is considered a graphic novel because the story is read in panels. Also, the author used colors corresponding to the seasons. In the winter the color blue and white was used quite often. In the summer greens and blues were used. This allowed one to feel as if they were in that season. Also, the color red was used to characterize Lilly. The color red shows energy and Lilly wears red exemplifying that she is full of energy.
Silly Lilly and the Four Seasons is considered a graphic novel because the story is read in panels. Also, the author used colors corresponding to the seasons. In the winter the color blue and white was used quite often. In the summer greens and blues were used. This allowed one to feel as if they were in that season. Also, the color red was used to characterize Lilly. The color red shows energy and Lilly wears red exemplifying that she is full of energy.
December 8, 2016
1.Four to eight year old's.
2."Silly Lilly and the Four Seasons" is a graphic novel which follows Lilly, who is often silly through the four seasons. The book explores what many children do during the different seasons like going to he park, eating apples or even going to he beach. There are four images that are simple but still use color to depict the image.
3. This book is a great beginning novel for young readers. The words are simple and the plot is easy to understand as well as relate to. Another plus this book offers is teaching children about the different seasons and then conveying different activities that can be done with each season.
4. This book is part of the TOON collection which is used to help early readers due to its simplicity and real-table plots. The children can use this book as a writing assignment in which they think of one thing they do in each season different than what silly Lilly does.
2."Silly Lilly and the Four Seasons" is a graphic novel which follows Lilly, who is often silly through the four seasons. The book explores what many children do during the different seasons like going to he park, eating apples or even going to he beach. There are four images that are simple but still use color to depict the image.
3. This book is a great beginning novel for young readers. The words are simple and the plot is easy to understand as well as relate to. Another plus this book offers is teaching children about the different seasons and then conveying different activities that can be done with each season.
4. This book is part of the TOON collection which is used to help early readers due to its simplicity and real-table plots. The children can use this book as a writing assignment in which they think of one thing they do in each season different than what silly Lilly does.
February 24, 2016
The story of Silly Lilly and the Four Seasons is about a young girl experiencing winter, spring, summer, and fall. As each of the different seasons come around, Silly Lilly is seen doing a new activity. She is seen playing with her teddy bear in the grass, playing in the snow, playing at the beach, and playing on a swing.
The story is very sweet and simple, extremely easy for young kids to enjoy. The illustrations clearly could stand on their own to tell the story but the word bubbles at a more interesting take on the story. They provide more information and background to what is already being depicted through the images.
Overall, I think that this is a great book for very young children. They pictures are cute and it can teach children general information about the different seasons.
The story is very sweet and simple, extremely easy for young kids to enjoy. The illustrations clearly could stand on their own to tell the story but the word bubbles at a more interesting take on the story. They provide more information and background to what is already being depicted through the images.
Overall, I think that this is a great book for very young children. They pictures are cute and it can teach children general information about the different seasons.
July 6, 2013
A spirited little girl named Lilly takes young readers through the four seasons. A deceptively simple panel introduces the book, explaining in pictures how seasons happen as the earth rotates around the sun. Lilly joyously demonstrates a child's natural curiosity in each of the four seasons.
The short, simple sentences make this an excellent choice for emerging readers. Of course, I also liked it because the creator, Agnes Rosenstiehl, lives in Paris. Silly Lilly is known and loved as Mimi Cracra in France. Another fine contribution to the Francophone comics tradition. Vive les BDs(bandes dessinees,the French word for comics)!
The short, simple sentences make this an excellent choice for emerging readers. Of course, I also liked it because the creator, Agnes Rosenstiehl, lives in Paris. Silly Lilly is known and loved as Mimi Cracra in France. Another fine contribution to the Francophone comics tradition. Vive les BDs(bandes dessinees,the French word for comics)!
November 6, 2013
My graphic-novel-loving children inspire me to keep an eye out for kids' graphic novels when we are at the library, and this is one I just happened upon. It's very basic in terms of story...it's really a set of vignettes about the ways that Lilly plays during each season of the year. The format is also large (usually just one or two panels per page) so it is great for introducing the graphic novel/comic strip format...or for getting kids started making their own comics.
I just liked it ok, but this is definitely a matter of not being the target audience for this book...the kids LOVED it and we reread it several times. They also enjoyed going back and looking through it on their own.
I just liked it ok, but this is definitely a matter of not being the target audience for this book...the kids LOVED it and we reread it several times. They also enjoyed going back and looking through it on their own.
February 25, 2014
This graphic novel shows students the seasons in a different way than just reading a traditional book. The children can compare this text to self by somethings that they do in each of the seasons with their family and friends or even at school with their classmates. They can relate what they do to what Lilly does in the book. Children can relate the text to world by relating the part of the book that is the season at the time to the day. The nice thing about a book about seasons is that there are several other books out there about either all the seasons or one particular season. The children can relate this book to other books when learning about the seasons for a unit.
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November 25, 2016Summary: Lilly enjoys every season. For each season she goes on an adventure describing something that you can do during that season. You can tell why Lilly likes each season letting your imagination find other things that can be done.
Review: This graphic novel is perfect for young readers. The simple text is easy to read by following the word bubbles. Each panel is accompanied by simple flawless pictures.
Books: Even though they are not graphic novels, two other books that teaches about the seasons are All around the Seasons by Barney Saltzberg and Four Seasons Make a Year by Anne Rockwell.
Quote: “There is so much to do at the park.”
Review: This graphic novel is perfect for young readers. The simple text is easy to read by following the word bubbles. Each panel is accompanied by simple flawless pictures.
Books: Even though they are not graphic novels, two other books that teaches about the seasons are All around the Seasons by Barney Saltzberg and Four Seasons Make a Year by Anne Rockwell.
Quote: “There is so much to do at the park.”
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