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2012 Picture Books About Ice and Snow


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Cover art for SNOW DAY FOR MOUSE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2012
by Judy Cox, illustrated by Jeffrey Ebbeler

"Readers will look forward to taking this snow-day romp again and again. (Picture book. 4-8)"
In his fourth outing (Haunted House, Haunted Mouse, 2011, etc.), Mouse has a snowy adventure that could easily make the jump to being a wordless Pixar short. Read full book review >
Cover art for CAN'T WE SHARE?
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2012

"Still, in this day and age of lice, parents may wish the snowmen shared something other than hats. (Picture book. 3-6)"
This sharing lesson is about as didactic as they come. Read full book review >
Cover art for SNOWMAN MAGIC
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2012
by Katherine Tegen, illustrated by Brandon Dorman

This tale of a constructed friend charms with its magic and imagination. Read full book review >
Cover art for SNOWZILLA
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 2, 2012
by Janet Lawler, illustrated by Amanda Haley

"Ultimately like Snowzilla--fluff. (Picture book. 4-7)"
Community dissension and compromise are brought down to a kid's level in this tale of a giant snowman. Read full book review >
Cover art for COLD SNAP
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 9, 2012
by Eileen Spinelli, illustrated by Marjorie Priceman

"This may not be the most exciting or enthralling winter tale, but it is perfect for sharing during readers' own cold snaps--calming, reassuring, charming. (Picture book. 4-8)"
A community caught under the pall of a weeklong cold snap comes together in this cozy, old-fashioned story that is high on both charm and appeal. Read full book review >
Cover art for SNOWMEN AT WORK
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 16, 2012
by Caralyn Buehner, illustrated by Mark Buehner

"Fans and those looking for books about occupations may find themselves looking askance at every snowman they see. (Picture book. 3-7)"
The Buehners continue their snowmen-come-to-life shtick with this look at occupations. Read full book review >