A Thing Called Snow - Hardcover

Zommer, Yuval

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0593377885 ISBN 13: 9780593377888

Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers, 2021

Synopsis

In this follow-up to the holiday hit The Tree That's Meant to Be, a fox and hare discover the magic of a first winter snowfall.

Fox and Hare were born in the spring, but the seasons are changing and they hear snow is on the way. "What is snow like?" they ask all the forest animals, and each gives a different answer ("Snow is white, like your fur."). But their questions are soon answered when thick, fluffy flakes start to fall. SNOW! Young readers will share the magical feeling of a first snowfall as they see the two best friends marvel in nature's beauty.

This is a charming holiday story that feels instantly classic and yet fresh and new at the same time. With heartfelt themes of friendship, curiosity, and the wonder of nature, it's a story families will love cozying up with together.

Look for all of Yuval Zommer's beautiful nature stories:
The Tree That's Meant to Be
The Lights That Dance in the Night
The Wild

About this title

About the Author

YUVAL ZOMMER graduated from London's Royal College of Art with an MA in illustration. After working as a creative director at many leading advertising agencies, his passion for picture books won out, and he is now the author and illustrator of several highly acclaimed children's books, including The Tree That's Meant to Be, A Thing Called Snow, The Lights That Dance in the Night, and the Big Book series. Follow Yuval on Twitter and Instagram at @yuvalzommer.

Reviews

Toddler-PreS-Best friends Fox and Hare, both of the arctic variety, have never seen snow. Born in the spring, the pair senses a change in the air. Bird, an arctic tern, informs them winter is on the way. "Soon you will be able to jump, leap, and bounce in this thing called snow!" Bear, Caribou, Salmon, and Goose all describe snow as white, cold, fluffy, and sparkly. Simple misidentification ensues. "Is that snow?" the friends ask when they see white flowers in the meadow, water spray in the stream, clouds in the sky, and stars reflected in the lake. Fox and Hare's search ends unsuccessfully as the day concludes and they seek shelter together in a nearby canoe. The friends are delighted to wake up to a "bright white morning like no other." Cozy digital illustrations use earthy tones and cut-outs for a folksy style. The illustrations are placed on full spreads without borders, but there is a Jan Brett-like snuggled-up vibe. The story, albeit thin, may be just the ticket for older toddlers transitioning to longer narratives. As the two friends search for something they have never seen before, preschoolers will enjoy being in on the secret. VERDICT Recommended as an optional purchase for the enchanting i­llustrations and a topic of endless childhood fascination.-Richelle Roseα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Edition details

• Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0593377885
• ISBN 13: 9780593377888
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32