The Big Snow
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Author | Berta and Elmer Hader |
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Illustrator | Berta and Elmer Hader |
Country | United States |
Genre | Children's picture book |
Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
Publication date | 1948 |
The Big Snow is a book by Berta and Elmer Hader.[1] Released by Macmillan Publishers, it was the recipient of the Caldecott Medal for illustration in 1949.[2]
Synopsis[]
The Big Snow tells the story of how the woodland animals prepare themselves for the upcoming winter. The animals, after noticing the falling leaves and how quickly the days begin to darken they know that it is wintertime. The geese fly south looking for sunshine and a clear sky while the rest start to get ready for the cold weather.
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References[]
- ^ Berta and Elmer Hader
- ^ American Library Association: Caldecott Medal Winners, 1938 - Present. URL accessed 27 May 2009.
- ^ "The Big Snow". Simon & Schuster. Simon & Schuster. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
- ^ "The Big Snow". American Library Association. ALA. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
Categories:
- American picture books
- Caldecott Medal-winning works
- 1948 children's books
- Picture book stubs