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2012 Picture Books About Ice and Snow (page 2)


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Cover art for SNOWBOY 1, 2, 3
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 16, 2012
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 A PERFECT DAY
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2012
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
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 >
Cover art for TWELVE KINDS OF ICE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 6, 2012

"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 RABBIT'S SNOW DANCE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 8, 2012
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 THE ICIEST, DICIEST, SCARIEST SLED RIDE EVER!
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 9, 2012
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 >