Description
A beautiful, atmospheric tale of winter from Joan Clark and Kady MacDonald Denton.
Snow falls all day, all week, all month! Sammy's world is covered in snow. As he clambers up the mountains of snow, he imagines what might lie beneath - a black bear and her cubs, whales and seals, even elves mining rubies and emeralds! Finally, the weather turns warm and the snow begins to melt . . .
This simple but deliriously evocative book is a paean to that magical stuff that fills the winters of those who live in northern climates.
Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.7
With prompting and support, describe the relationship between illustrations and the story in which they appear (e.g., what moment in a story an illustration depicts).
REVIEW COPIES:
- Publishers Weekly
- Booklist
- Kirkus Reviews
About the Author
Joan Clark is the author of many award-winning books for children and adults. She lives in St. John's, Newfoundland. Kady MacDonald Denton is one of Canada's most highly regarded children's book illustrators. She lives in Peterborough, Ontario. Visit Kady Macdonald Denton's website: http://www.kadymacdonalddenton.ca/
Reviews
...a joyful collaboration that seems as effortless as falling snow...Kady MacDonald Denton packs tremendous energy and verve into her delightful and colourful illustrations. * Quill & Quire *
...lyrical, imaginative and repetitive, full of fun and dreams. * Resource Links *
...the author uses several wonderful turns of phrase which give this book a poetic feel and make it a pleasure to read aloud. * CM Magazine *
...this delicate fantasy will please many young snow fans. * Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books *
The Clark-Denton take on the subject is such that most mortals - young or old - reading this book will long for the advent of winter. * Globe and Mail *
The watercolour illustrations are beautiful and significantly enhance the story...An enchanting book by both an award-winning author and an award-winning illustrator. * Childhood Education Magazine *
Awards
Winner of Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Picture Book Award 2007 (Canada) and Elizabeth-Mrazik Cleaver Award 2006 (Canada). Commended for Bank Street College Children's Library Best Children's Books of the Year 2007 (United States). Short-listed for Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Award 2007 (Canada) and CLA Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator's Award 2007 (Canada). Long-listed for SYRCA Shining Willow Award 2007 (Canada).
Book Information
ISBN 9781773062310
Author Joan Clark
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada
Publisher Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada
Weight(grams) 122g
