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2012 Picture Books About Ice and Snow (page 2)

Cover art for SNOWMEN AT WORK
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 16, 2012
SNOWMEN AT WORK
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 >
Cover art for SNOWBOY 1, 2, 3
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 16, 2012
SNOWBOY 1, 2, 3
by Joe Wahman, illustrated by Wendy Wahman
"Count on skipping this one in favor of a celebration of winter that has a more obvious storyline. (Picture book. 3-5)"
Even the sparkles on the cover may not be enough to redeem this wintry counting book, the author's debut. Read full book review >
Cover art for COLD SNAP
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 9, 2012
Kirkus Star COLD SNAP
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 SNOWZILLA
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 2, 2012
SNOWZILLA
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 SNOW DAY FOR MOUSE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2012
SNOW DAY FOR MOUSE
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
CAN'T WE SHARE?
by Guido van Genechten, illustrated by Guido van Genechten
"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 >