Newbery Medal (John Newbery Medal)
The Year of Billy Miller: A Newbery Honor Award Winner (A Miller Family Story, 1)
After hitting his head, Billy Miller worries that he is not as smart as he should be. Over the course of second grade, he slowly finds his footing in school and at home.
Work Information
A small fear gradually reshapes the ordinary world of school.
The novel traces how a child grows into confidence through everyday experiences. More than big events, small realizations and shifting relationships carry the story.
Book Information
- Publisher
- Greenwillow Books
- Published
- 2013-09-17
- Pages
- 240 pages
- Language
- 英語
- Size
- 13.97 x 2.49 x 20.32 cm
- ISBN-13
- 9780062268129
- ISBN-10
- 0062268120
- Price
- 4582 JPY
- Category
- 洋書/Children's Books/Growing Up & Facts of Life/Family Life/Multigenerational
Newbery Honor Book and New York Times Bestseller! Award-winning, nationally bestselling author Kevin Henkes introduces second-grader Billy Miller in this fast-paced and funny story about friendship, sibling rivalry, and elementary school. The Year of Billy Miller includes black-and-white art by Kevin Henkes and is perfect for fans of the Ramona books; Frindle, by Andrew Clements; and the Clementine series. The New York Times declared: "Henkes's delightful story is restrained and vivid . . . forgoing the overdramatic or zany, it shows the substance, warmth and adaptability of beautifully common family love." When Billy Miller has a mishap at the statue of the Jolly Green Giant at the end of summer vacation, he ends up with a big lump on his head. What a way to start second grade! As the year goes by, though, Billy figures out how to navigate elementary school, how to appreciate his little sister, and how to be a more grown up and responsible member of the family and a help to his busy working mom and stay-at-home dad. Newbery Honor author and Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes delivers a short, satisfying, laugh-out-loud-funny school and family story that features a diorama homework assignment, a school poetry slam, cancelled sleepovers, and epic sibling temper tantrums. This is a perfect short novel for the early elementary grades. Plus don't miss the follow-up, Billy Miller Makes a Wish !
Kevin Henkes has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator and is the recipient of the Children’s Literature Legacy Award for his lasting contribution to literature for children. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten’s First Full Moon ; Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen ; Newbery Honors for Olive’s Ocean and The Year of Billy Miller ; and Geisel Honors for Waiting and Penny and Her Marble . His other books include Is It Spring?, The World and Everything in It , A House , A Parade of Elephants , Chrysanthemum , and the beloved Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse . Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin.
Reviews
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ニューベリーオナーブック ＆ ニューヨークタイムズ ベストセラーブック。
厚さ２ｃｍほどの本で 紙質がとても良いです。ところどころちょっとした挿絵が入っており、文章も平易で 洋書初心者さんにおすすめします。 内容は、小学校2年生の主人公を中心にして、”先生””お父さん””妹””お母さん”の4つの章から成りたっています。 何か大げさな出来事が展開していくわけではなく、ごく日常のどこでも起きているようなそんなことが いきいきと描かれており子供が読んだ場合、 自己投影しやすいのかもしれません。 大人が読むと、くすっと笑ってしまうような 微笑ましいような ほのぼのとした・・・そんなお話です。 お父さんは、家でお仕事をしている駆け出しの芸術家、お母さんは、英語の教師。妹は3歳、おしゃまな女の子。 主人公が、タイトルのビリーミラー。
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I read this book aloud to my 4.5 year old and he loved it to much! A great buy super quality and simple and loved the size of the text .
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One of the better children's books I've read. The characters, the situations they're in, their interactions are all that of a first-tier novel for adults. In fact I think I may read it myself as my spouse got to read much of the book to my son!
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A really charming story. Billy feels real and the writing captures everyday moments in a relatable, gentle way. It’s simple but thoughtful, with nice humor and a lot of heart. Easy to read, easy to enjoy, and it leaves a good feeling when you’re done.
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This book has a clear structure for young reader to follow and has interesting content. The story line is simple, yet the story is great.