Spotlight on Award-winning Author Pat Hutchins and Her Beloved Book "Rosie's Walk
Explore the life and works of acclaimed author and illustrator Pat Hutchins, known for beloved children's book "Rosie's Walk." Learn about her early life, career achievements, popular books, author trends, and educational connections. Delve into the charming world of Rosie and the sly fox with witty humor and vibrant illustrations that captivate young readers. Discover how Hutchins' creations continue to be cherished and celebrated in the literary community.
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Pat Hutchins Dylan Metcalfe Hannah Ashley Spring 2014
Early Life of Pat Hutchins Born in Yorkshire, England in 1942 (age 72) Grew up in countryside with six siblings Aspired to be an artist Earned scholarship and specialized in illustration
Life of Pat Hutchins continued Married illustrator Lawrence Hutchins, now have two children Husband has illustrated 5 books Wrote and illustrated first book, Rosie s Walk, in 1968 Starred in British children's show Rosie & Jim Written over 50 books 5 novels 25 picture books
Works Rosie s Walk -1968 Titch Series- first published 1971 The Wind Blew -1974 Don t Forget the Bacon-1976 The Doorbell Rang-1986 The Barn Dance-2007
Author Trends Math concepts Counting and sharing Geometric shapes in illustrations Use of patterns Cause and Effect stories Omniscience Titch series based on son, Morgan Illustrations Use only 5, 6 colors Animals look same in multiple books People resemble each other
Spotlight: Rosies Walk Readers follow Rosie as she leisurely strolls along her path, while the sly fox runs around encountering one problem after another as he desperately tries to tackle his prey. The book's simple tougue-in-cheek humor and bright illustrations will keep youngsters laughing, and Rosie is sure to become a favorite heroine.
Awards for Rosies Walk 1968 named ALA Notable Book 1974 Kate Greenway Medal Year s best children s book illustration by British subject Runner up for Boston Globe- Horn Book Award
Curriculum Connection Rosie s Walk Obstacle course to emphasize prepositional phrases Record sound effects to the story Sequence the events of the story Other books can be read to introduce math concepts Addition, subtraction, division, patterns
Sources Young Writer Pat Hutchins Children's Lit Newsletter Harper Collins
