Overview
Lily, a young snowshoe hare, is surprised to notice the leaves changing colour in her forest home. She hears from a passing flock of birds that ""Winter's coming"". Lily doesn't know who or what Winter is, but it must be frightening. Why else would the birds be escaping South? And why would the caterpillar curl up and freeze as solid as an acorn? Why else would the squirrel be hiding his food? As Lily learns the ways in which her forest friends prepare for winter's arrival, she becomes more and more worried about what she should be doing. Finally, the brown bear points out that Lily has been preparing without even knowing it: her fur is thickening and turning white to help her camouflage in the changing weather. This fascinating story introduces the ways in which different animals adapt to survive winter, complemented by illustrations in a mix of collage, drawing, and digital montage. AGES: 5-8 AUTHOR: Jan Thornhill is an award-winning writer and illustrator who has always had a strong interest in nature and the environment. Several of her books have been translated into different languages and published in countries around the world. Her books include the Governor General's Award-nominated 'The Wildlife ABC' and 'The Wildlife 123' and the NAPPA Gold Award-winning I Found a Dead Bird. ILLUSTRATOR: Josee Bisaillon is a Montreal-based illustrator. Her illustrations are a mix of collage, drawing and digital montage. She's twice been nominated for a GG in children's illustration.
Full Product Details
Author: Jan Thornhill ,
Josée Bisaillon
Publisher: Owlkids Books Inc.
Imprint: Owlkids Books Inc.
ISBN: 9781771470025
ISBN 10: 177147002
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 01 October 2014
Recommended Age: From 5 to 8 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Straightforward, approachable text, inventively illustrated in paper collage that exudes color and warmth ... [a] sweet introduction to the concept of seasons, complete with a curious and likable heroine. - Kirkus Reviews A perfect introduction to winter. - School Library Journal
Straightforward, approachable text, inventively illustrated in paper collage that exudes color and warmth ... [a] sweet introduction to the concept of seasons, complete with a curious and likable heroine. <i>Kirkus Reviews</i> A perfect introduction to winter. <i>School Library Journal</i>
Straightforward, approachable text, inventively illustrated in paper collage that exudes color and warmth ... [a] sweet introduction to the concept of seasons, complete with a curious and likable heroine. - Kirkus Reviews
Author Information
Jan Thornhill is an award-winning writer and illustrator who has always had a strong interest in nature and the environment. Several of her books have been translated into different languages and published in countries around the world. Her books include the Governor General's Award-nominated The Wildlife ABC and The Wildlife 123 and the NAPPA Gold Award-winning I Found a Dead Bird. She lives in Havelock, Ontario. Illustrator Josee Bisaillon's illustrations are a mix of collage, drawing, and digital montage. Twice nominated for a Governor General's Award in children's illustration, she lives in Montreal.
