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).
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).
| Published By | Groundwood Books Ltd — Oct 1, 2019 |
| Specifications | 32 pages | 9 in x 9 in |
| Keywords | imagination; winter landscape; daydream; lyrical storytelling; male protagonist; positive attitude; respect for community; respect for environment; figurative language; repetitive; read aloud; visualizing; connecting; Common Core aligned; CC Literature Key Ideas and Details; CC Literature Integration of Knowledge and Ideas; kindergarten; grade 1; Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Award; picture book; watercolor illustrations; |
| Written By | Joan Clark is the author of many award-winning books for children and adults. She lives in St. John's, Newfoundland. |
| Illustrated by | 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/ |
| Written By |
| Joan Clark is the author of many award-winning books for children and adults. She lives in St. John's, Newfoundland. |
| Illustrated by |
| 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/ |
| Audience | ages 3 to 5 / grades P to K |
| Common Core | CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.7 |
Short-listed, CLA Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator's Award, 2007
Short-listed, Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Award, 2007
Winner, Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Picture Book Award, 2007
Long-listed, SYRCA Shining Willow Award, 2007
Commended, Bank Street College Children's Library Best Children's Books of the Year, 2007
Winner, Elizabeth-Mrazik Cleaver Award, 2006
“...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