Eve Bunting (1928–2023)
Author of Smoky Night
About the Author
Eve Bunting was born in 1928 in Maghera, Ireland, as Anne Evelyn Bunting. She graduated from Northern Ireland's Methodist College in Belfast in 1945 and then studied at Belfast's Queen's College. She emigrated with her family in 1958 to California, and became a naturalized citizen in 1969. That show more same year, she began her writing career, and in 1972, her first book, "The Two Giants" was published. In 1976, "One More Flight" won the Golden Kite Medal, and in 1978, "Ghost of Summer" won the Southern California's Council on Literature for Children and Young People's Award for fiction. "Smokey Night" won the American Library Association's Randolph Caldecott Medal in 1995 and "Winter's Coming" was voted one of the 10 Best Books of 1977 by the New York Times. Bunting is involved in many writer's organizations such as P.E.N., The Authors Guild, the California Writer's Guild and the Society of Children's Book Writers. She has published stories in both Cricket, and Jack and Jill Magazines, and has written over 150 books in various genres such as children's books, contemporary, historic and realistic fiction, poetry, nonfiction and humor. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
Series
Works by Eve Bunting
Clothing Preschool Story Time Kit 5 copies
The Valentine Cat 1 copy
Runaway Home 1 copy
On Christmas Eve 1 copy
Where's Willie? 1 copy
Box,Fox,Ox and The Peacock 1 copy
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Common Knowledge
- Canonical name
- Bunting, Eve
- Legal name
- Bunting, Anne Evelyn
- Other names
- Bunting, A. E.
Bolton, Evelyn - Birthdate
- 1928-12-19
- Date of death
- 2023-10-01
- Gender
- female
- Nationality
- UK (birth)
USA (naturalized 1969) - Country (for map)
- Northern Ireland, UK
- Birthplace
- Maghera, Northern Ireland, UK
- Place of death
- Santa Cruz, California, USA
- Cause of death
- pneumonia
- Places of residence
- Maghera, Northern Ireland, UK
Pasadena, California, USA
Santa Cruz, California, USA - Education
- Methodist College Belfast
Queen's University Belfast
Pasadena City College - Occupations
- author
- Relationships
- Bunting, Edward Davison (husband)
- Organizations
- International PEN
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators - Awards and honors
- Regina Medal (1997)
Golden Kite Award (1976)
Edgar Award (1993) - Short biography
- Eve Bunting was born and educated in Northern Ireland. Her first book, The Two Giants, was published in 1972. Since that first book, Eve Bunting has gone on to write many, many more, ranging from picture books to novels for young adults.
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Thanksgiving is best when shared with friends. As Mr. Moose sets out chairs for Mr. & Mrs. Goat, Rabbit, Sheep, and Porcupine, Mrs. Moose reflects that it would be nice to have a real turkey for Thanksgiving. Mr. Moose sets out immediately to find one. With the help of his friends, Mr. Moose finally spots Turkey down by the river. Alarmed, Turkey tries to make his escape, but alas, he is too fat. As Mr. Moose marches Turkey back to the house, Turkey knows he is doomed. He's in for a surprise though when Mrs. Moose sets her eyes on him.
The Bottom Line: This seasonal tale if perfect for a holiday story time. With a surprise twist ending, this endearing picture book celebrates friendship. Illustrated in full-color watercolors in a pleasing autumnal palette, this picture book is a classic. Enthusiastically recommended holiday reading for families with little ones ages 4 - 7.
This review also appears at the Mini Book Bytes Book Review Blog.… (more)
The Bottom Line: This seasonal tale if perfect for a holiday story time. With a surprise twist ending, this endearing picture book celebrates friendship. Illustrated in full-color watercolors in a pleasing autumnal palette, this picture book is a classic. Enthusiastically recommended holiday reading for families with little ones ages 4 - 7.
This review also appears at the Mini Book Bytes Book Review Blog.… (more)
While this story might get a different reaction today under current border conditions, these stories are true.
They happen every day across America though I’ve personally never seen a child do this.
I imagine this book will make some people mad and some people sad and some people frustrated.
They happen every day across America though I’ve personally never seen a child do this.
I imagine this book will make some people mad and some people sad and some people frustrated.
This is a beautiful and sad book that can be read aloud for Memorial Day. It brought tears to my eyes.
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- Rating
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In chapter one – Frog throws a party in the fall for him and his friends. This fall he invites someone new named Chameleon. This upsets some of his friends because they don’t want the party to change. Frog not wanting to leave anyone out invites him anyways. By the end of the party even one likes Chameleon and his special trick of blending in with things around him.
In chapter two – Frog dances in his free time because it makes him happy. When he discovers his friends are watching him, it makes him shy and embarrassed. Eventually he learns that his dancing helps to make his friends happy also. Soon he and his friends start to dance together.
In chapter three – Frog gets caught by a little girl. The little girl tells him that she needs to kiss him and he will become a prince. He then tells her all the things that will make turning him into a prince boring and her a princess boring. Soon they both decide to be friends and she goes on her way.… (more)