The Story of the Snow Children
10 best books like The Story of the Snow Children (Sibylle von Olfers): The Tomten, Winter Story, Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit: A Book of Changing Seasons, A Seed Is Sleepy, Mama, Is It Summer Yet?, The Shortest Day: Celebrating the Winter Solstice, Winter Is Coming, Lucia and the Light, Here Comes Jack Frost, Around the Year
| Author | Astrid Lindgren |
| ISBN | 0698115910 |
It's official. . . I'm obsessed with Astrid Lindgren. I just ordered every possible title that I do not possess from the library, then ordered the remaining books from Amazon. (In case my husband reads this review, I would like to add that I was able to find MOST of her work at the library).
I want...
| Author | Jill Barklem |
| ISBN | 0689830572 |
It was the middle of winter and very, very cold. The mice of Brambly Hedge forecasted snow. And they were right. In the morning they awoke to find their doors and windows hidden behind deep drifts. There hadn't been snow like this for years.
"There's enough for a Snow Ball!" cried the mice with...
Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit: A Book of Changing Seasons
| Author | Il Sung Na |
| ISBN | 0375867864 |
What do the animals do when the snow falls to the ground and all the trees are bare? Some fly long distances, while some swim to warmer waters. Some take a long, warm sleep where they live, while others have a thick, cozy coat and can stay in the snow!
As with Il Sung Na's previous books, Snow Rabbit,...
| Author | Dianna Hutts Aston |
| ISBN | 0811855201 |
The illustrations are glorious. They’re also accurate and very educational. This is an outstanding science book about seeds and the plants that come from them. The text is convincing about just how amazing seeds are. At first I didn’t like the adjective headings, but I quickly changed my mind because...
| Author | Nikki McClure |
| ISBN | 0810984687 |
Young children see the passage of time through the seasonal changes to the world around them in this charming book, illustrated with Nikki McClure’s extraordinary cut-paper art. A little boy who can’t wait for summer keeps asking his mama, “Is it summer yet?” Mama says, “Not yet, little...
| Author | Wendy Pfeffer |
| ISBN | 0525469680 |
The beginning of winter is marked by the solstice, the shortest day of the year. Long ago, people grew afraid when each day had fewer hours of sunshine than the day before. Over time, they realized that one day each year the sun started moving toward them again. In lyrical prose and cozy illustrations,...
| Author | Tony Johnston |
| ISBN | 1442472510 |
“A quiet, beautiful picture book to share.” —Booklist (starred review)
“This gentle, lyrical celebration of the natural world will reward similarly observant readers.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“A touching reminder about the beauty of the natural world.”...
| Author | Phyllis Root |
| ISBN | 0763622966 |
Luminously illustrated by Mary GrandPre, a timeless adventure from master storyteller Phyllis Root about the loss of the sun - and one girl's brave quest to find it.
In a cozy cabin high in the mountains of the Far North, Lucia and her family live a snug and contented life. But one day the wind screams...
| Author | Kazuno Kohara |
| ISBN | 1596434422 |
3.5 STARS
Here is the story of a little boy who meets Jack Frost. At first, Frost taunts him but the boy has his own skills to cope with all the wintery things Frost sends him and the two become friends; Frost will stay with the boy as long as the boy doesn't mention anything warm.
If found...
| Author | Tasha Tudor |
| ISBN | 0689828470 |
Five-star illustrations, of course. I love Tasha Tudor! This book goes through each month, picking out a few things that make each month special. I got it for my four-year-old son, who is starting to get a sense of the rhythm of the year and loves to ask which month comes next. It ended up being more for me,...
| Author | Carol Heyer |
| ISBN | 0824955595 |
This book is suitable for ages 4-8. We have all heard the story of the three wise men, who brought their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to the baby Jesus. But what about the camels who carried them? Here is the imaginative story of Humphrey the camel and his long, cold journey to Bethlehem. In addition...
| Author | Dahlov Ipcar |
| ISBN | 1934031232 |
"When the farmer goes to bed, he winds the clock and he puts the cat out. But what does the cat do out there in the darkness all night long?"
This book is about a cat and what it does all night long when everyone else is sleeping. Children will learn simple facts about how cats are nocturnal and can see...
A Wish to Be a Christmas Tree
| Author | Colleen Monroe |
| ISBN | 1585360023 |
It's interesting - sometimes we can wish and hope for something ignoring who and what we really are. This very old Christmas tree longed to be picked for a tree. It was so sad. It was giving up as it knew it was too big to be a Christmas tree now.
Well, the animals loved that old tree and they appreciated...
The Twelve Days of Christmas
| Author | Laurel Long |
| ISBN | 0803733577 |
The astounding talent of Laurel Long brings this beloved song to life with breathtaking style. Set against a lush countryside, each day brings a new gift elegantly rendered. And like in the verses of the song, the previous gifts are repeated in every illustration, giving this striking artwork a hidden...
| Author | Elsa Beskow |
| ISBN | 0863150918 |
When six-year-old Ollie is finally given his first pair of real skis - something he has long anticipated - he can't wait for it to snow, so he can try them out. Setting out into the snowy woods, the first opportunity he gets, Ollie is befriended by Jack Frost, sees Mrs. Thaw (who is quickly driven away), and...
| Author | Olivier Dunrea |
| ISBN | 0399245065 |
Christmas is coming. In the craggy rocks on the snowy mountainside, tiny Pyn has her heart set on decorating her very first Christmas tree. But, "No Christmas tree," Papa says. Still, Pyn won't take no for an answer. She knows that a Christmas tree is just the thing their cottage needs to make the season...
