Over and Under the Snow

Description

Over the snow, the world is hushed and white. But under the snow exists a secret kingdom of squirrels and snow hares, bears and bullfrogs, and many other animals that live through the winter safe and warm, awake and busy, under the snow. Discover the wonder and activity that lies beneath winter's snowy landscape in this magical book.

Kate Messner is a middle school teacher and the award-winning author of several books for young readers, including Sea Monster's First Day. She lives on Lake Champlain with her family. Christopher Silas Neal is an award-winning illustrator who regularly contributes to the New York Times. He works and lives in Brooklyn.

[A] lovely study of the ways animals spend the winter. - Publishers Weekly, starred review Beautifully rendered - The Horn Book Magazine, starred review Kate Messier... weaves a nature lesson - USA Today Marion Vannett Ridgway Book Award Winner: Illustration 2012 Messner packs much information into the serene wintry landscape, beautifully captured in Neal's stunning retro-style illustrations. - The New York Times This book depicting beauty in nature is a gem... Anyone looking for a picture book that also teaches science will love this title - Library Media Connecton, Starred Review Throughout the book, Neal's crisp, clean mixed-media illustrations cleverly provide above- and belowground views, and Messner's back material will educate children about the subnivean zone and animal adaptations - School Library Journal Utterly charming, and informative, to boot. - Kirkus Reviews