It should come as no surprise that as the first real snow of the winter
begins to fall on my beloved adopted state's mountains that I'd be drawn
to this charming, poetic children's book. It's a good reminder to those
of us who live in snow globe settings much of the year that the
pristine, silent white expanse we view isn't empty or, for that matter,
silent. Far from it.
The author's writing is simple and easy to
read and follow while the illustrations are, and I live in Alaska, a
lovely rendition of reality with a smidgen of fantasy winter tossed in
there. (I've never tucked any wild creatures into my own bed, not to
mention a mix of them). Having been stunned to learn about an Alaska
frog that freezes in the winter and thaws out, very much alive, as it
warms, I found the mention of how many small creatures survive the
frigid temperatures a nice touch, as was the mention of all the life
going on under the snow and frozen bodies of water.
In other
words, the book is not only delightful but, dare I say it, teaches, too,
but gently. It'll make you look more closely at wandering tracks in the
snow. You'll learn to pay more attention to the trees and how they work
to shelter birds and small climbing critters like those pesky squirrels
that amaze no matter the season. You'll learn and maybe, shh, come to
appreciate poetic musings, too, as you enjoy this gentle visit to the
woods on a snowy day.
Thanks #NetGalley and #SasquatchBooks -
#LittleBigfoot for reminding me of the wonders of the season that grips
my adopted home state for so many months of the year. It's cold but,
yes, magical. This book does a wonderful job capturing that sense of
wonder.
BONUS PIX FOR BLOG READERS: My own winter wonderland photo of a snow covered tree on a day it was a balmy -26 degrees. (F) The frosting on the tree is known as hoar frost and it's one of winter's lacy wonders.
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