A Thing Called Snow
Published on 2. September 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-0-19-276983-1 (ISBN)
Description
A gorgeous Christmas picture book that's destined to become a festive classic. Fox and Hare were born in spring, grew up in summer, and were best friends by autumn. When winter comes, they can't wait to jump, leap and, bounce in this thing called snow. But what exactly is snow? Join fox and hare on an Arctic journey as they ask all their friends to help them find out.
This is a charming and classic-feeling Christmas picture book with a heartfelt message about seeing the wonder of the natural world. Families will love sharing the story and talking about kindness, community, and the true meaning of Christmas.
Award-winning author of books such as The Big Book of Bugs and The Big Book of Beasts, Yuval Zommer puts the living world at the heart of his powerful storytelling.
This is a charming and classic-feeling Christmas picture book with a heartfelt message about seeing the wonder of the natural world. Families will love sharing the story and talking about kindness, community, and the true meaning of Christmas.
Award-winning author of books such as The Big Book of Bugs and The Big Book of Beasts, Yuval Zommer puts the living world at the heart of his powerful storytelling.
Reviews / Votes
"This spellbinding book is absolutely perfect for sharing with young children at this time of year and will give hours of pleasure to both children and adults as they experience the joy of first snowfall through the characters of Arctic fox and hare... Yuval Zommer's love of the natural world is present in every one of his books... An absolute delight, I recommend it to everyone - teachers, librarians and families." * V's View from the Bookshelves * "Stunning artwork accompanies this story of best friends Fox and Hare as they journey through the forest on a quest to discover what snow is. A seasonal celebration of the natural world." * Sunday Express * "It's a story of friendship, discovery and an adventure in distant lands too. A very special book to share and one you will return to whatever the weather." * Love Reading 4 Kids * "A charming, beautifully-illustrated story of friendship from Yuval Zommer." * Newbury Weekly News * "With delicate wording and exquisite illustrations, it is the details that make this book so delightful, from the coldness of two little noses, to inky waters shimmering with starlight." * iNews * "Families will love sharing the story and talking about kindness, community, and the true meaning of Christmas." * Books for Topics *More details
Edition
1
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Dimensions
Height: 303 mm
Width: 242 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
196 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-276983-1 (9780192769831)
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Book
10/2020
Oxford University Press
€16.11
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Person
Yuval Zommer graduated from London's Royal College of Art with an MA in Illustration.
He has worked as a creative director at many leading advertising agencies.
His passion for picture books has now won, and he is the author/illustrator of highly acclaimed children's books. Yuval lives and works in an old house in Notting Hill where he overlooks a small garden which is visited by urban foxes, squirrels, birds and many insects, some of which later find their way into his stories. His other favourite places are The Natural History Museum and the Zoo.
He has worked as a creative director at many leading advertising agencies.
His passion for picture books has now won, and he is the author/illustrator of highly acclaimed children's books. Yuval lives and works in an old house in Notting Hill where he overlooks a small garden which is visited by urban foxes, squirrels, birds and many insects, some of which later find their way into his stories. His other favourite places are The Natural History Museum and the Zoo.