Review Based on childhood memories and the farm he lived on as an adult, E.B. White writes compassionately and knowledgably of life in a barn. He personifies the diverse barnyard characters with eccentric but believable traits and captures the imaginations of children with the humorous, adventurous, suspenseful plot. Williams’s endearing black and white illustrations support the complex emotions of the characters, which are balanced with lively action and gentle text. In many ways, Charlotte’s Web is a standard for measuring all children’s books and is a timeless read for children of all ages. Themes Early Chapter Book; Transitional Reader; Friendship; Animals; Fantasy; Farm Life Application The book is best read aloud by an adult to children he or she cares about. The story is intimate and nuanced and can lead to discussion about history, emotions, actions, and reactions. The book is also available on audiobook, narrated by the author himself. Read-alikes: DiCamillo, Kate. (2000). Because of Winn Dixie. Sweet, Melissa. (2016). Some Writer!: the Story of E.B. White. Smith, Dick King. (2000). Lady Lollipop. Charlotte's Web audio book narrated by E.B. White References
All Things Considered (October 5, 2016). New biography celebrates E.B. White, who really was ‘some write’ (blog post). Retrieved from http://www.npr.org/2016/10/05/496699113/new-biography-celebrates-e-b-white-who-really-was-some-writer Charlotte’s Web [cover image]. Retrieved from http://www.harpercollinschildrens.com/harperchildrensImages/isbn/large/8/9780064400558.jpg Morning Edition. (October 15, 2012). Some book! ‘Charlotte’s web’ turns 60 [blog post]. Retrieved from http://www.npr.org/2012/10/15/162735079/some-book-charlottes-web-turns-60 New York Times. Charlotte’s web [illustration]. Retrieved from https://static01.nyt.com/images/2012/04/22/books/review/22sims/22sims-popup.jpg YouTube. Charlotte’s Web: narrated by E.B. White. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_f8Al3YIWwA
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