The Big Snow

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NatureFolkloreWhimsicalCozyChildren's BookPicture BookCaldecott MedalEnvironmental ThemesConservationFamily DynamicsIllustratedAward WinnerHeart-WarmingWinter ReadingJuvenile Fiction
Picture Books (3-5)

The Big Snow

Berta Hader, Elmer Hader

$1.95
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The story centers on a cheerful family of mice who make their home within the walls of a cozy human dwelling. As the autumn leaves fall and the days grow shorter, the mice busily gather and store provisions, anticipating the arrival of winter. Their world is one of comfortable routine until an unprecedented blizzard blankets the landscape, cutting them off from the outside and transforming their familiar surroundings into a vast, white expanse. This narrative explores themes of careful preparation, the quiet resilience of small creatures, and the stark beauty of winter. Through the eyes of the mice, readers witness the significant impact of a major snow event on their daily lives, highlighting their reliance on each other and their ingenuity in managing their resources. The story's appeal lies in its gentle observation of nature's cycles, the charming perspective from a miniature world, and the understated lesson about the importance of foresight and enduring challenging circumstances with grace.

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$1.95

1 copy

Publisher

Scholastic, Incorporated

Pages

48

Format

PAPERBACK

ISBN-13

9780590444392

ISBN-10

0590444395

Language

English

Published

1990-01-01