Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

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An exquisite picture book based on Robert Frost's poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" illustrated by master artist, P. J. Lynch.

The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.

Award-winning artist-author P.J. Lynch brings Robert Frost's iconic poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" to life with his atmospheric and exquisitely detailed illustrations. The horse and its mysterious rider are expertly rendered against the striking background of a dark woods shrouded in snow. This edition is the perfect gift for adults and children alike.

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Robert Frosts 1922 poem is given a breathtaking new life with PJ Lynchs unparalleled illustrations. [] An heirloom book that would be a perfect gift for any home. * Sunday Times, The 60 childrens books you should buy this Christmas as chosen by the booksellers of Ireland *
Wonderfully atmospheric illustrations, a real sense of pacing and just the right amount of visual detail. * Irish Independent, The best illustrated poetry for young bookworms *
Nobody does snow like PJ Lynch, and his illustrations in this picturebook are stunning. He brings Frosts classic 1922 poem to enchanting life. * Irish Independent, 56 cracking reads to keep kids entertained this Christmas *
A pure seasonal delight [] my picture book of the year. -- Amanda Craig * New Statesman *
[] the perfect pre-Christmas story and even better as Christmas gift to treasure forever. * Armadillo Magazine *

Author Bio

P.J. Lynch, one of the most accomplished childrens book creators working today, has won the Kate Greenaway Medal twice and the Christopher Medal three times. He is the author-illustrator of The Boy Who Fell Off the Mayflower, or John Howlands Good Fortune. His meticulous research brings impeccable detail to the twenty books he has illustrated, including The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey by Susan Wojciechowski, When Jessie Came Across the Sea by Amy Hest, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, Mysterious Traveller by Mal Peet and Elspeth Graham, and The Dog Who Lost His Bark by Eoin Colfer. Find him online at pjlynchgallery.com, on Twitter as @PJLynchArt and on Instagram as @pjlynchgallery.