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2012 Picture Books About Ice and Snow

Cover art for A FLOWER IN THE SNOW
CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 1, 2012
A FLOWER IN THE SNOW
by Tracey Corderoy, illustrated by Sophie Allsopp
"This friendship tale definitely has a message, but readers may not be able to find it under the snow. (Picture book. 4-7)"
This odd but sweet tale is flavored with a bit of O. Henry's "Gift of the Magi." Read full book review >
Cover art for THE ICIEST, DICIEST, SCARIEST SLED RIDE EVER!
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 9, 2012
Kirkus Star THE ICIEST, DICIEST, SCARIEST SLED RIDE EVER!
by Rebecca Rule, illustrated by Jennifer Thermes
"Parents beware: Children are likely to scout out the highest hill to try to replicate this amazing run. (Picture book. 4-8)"
A young girl's first-person narration brings a New England sled ride to life. Read full book review >
Cover art for RABBIT'S SNOW DANCE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 8, 2012
RABBIT'S SNOW DANCE
retold by James Bruchac, Joseph Bruchac, illustrated by Jeff Newman
"Kids who are looking forward to a snow day may give Rabbit's chant a try, but hopefully, they will know when to stop. (Picture book. 3-7)"
A long-tailed rabbit who wants a nibble of the highest, tastiest leaves uses his special snow song in the summertime, despite the protests of the other animals. Read full book review >
Cover art for TWELVE KINDS OF ICE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 6, 2012
Kirkus Star TWELVE KINDS OF ICE
by Ellen Bryan Obed, illustrated by Barbara McClintock
"Irresistible. (Memoir. 6-9)"
Winter on a Maine farm offers the joys of ice in all its forms. Read full book review >
Cover art for A PERFECT DAY
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2012
A PERFECT DAY
by Carin Berger, illustrated by Carin Berger
"With no story to follow, readers are not likely to ask for rereadings, however masterful the images. (Picture book. 2-5)"
A charmingly illustrated catalog of things to do in the snow, Berger's latest nonetheless lacks a narrative to hold it together. Read full book review >
Cover art for WHY IS THE SNOW WHITE?
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2012
WHY IS THE SNOW WHITE?
by Heinz Janisch, illustrated by Silke Leffler, translated by Rebecca Morrison
"Humorless and illogical. (Picture book. 4-8)"
A pourquoi tale about how Father Snow sought colors for the snow from the flowers is fodder for a father's winter bedtime tale. Read full book review >