Deborah Kerbel illustrated by
Miki Sato Sparkling rhyme and unique collage illustrations celebrate all the activities snow makes possible for preschoolers and all the emotions it inspires. First snow, surprise snow: Nature’s sparkly magic show
In Snow Days, author Deborah Kerbel captures that magic with nimble couplets that celebrate every kind of winter pleasure. Illustrator Miki Sato’s fascinating textural collage For small children, snow is a wonder. It sparkles and glit- art looks intimately touchable. She recreates the coziness ters. It transforms the outside world. Every kind of snow and spectacle of the season in paper, felt, and embroidery brings its own magic. It invites snow angels, skating, fort- silk, creating masterpieces that invite readers to look building, and snowballs. Even blizzard days are exciting, again and again. when routines are overturned and everyone bands together to clear the snow away. For the youngest among us, winter is magical.
Deborah Kerbel is the author of several picture books, including Before You Were Born, When Molly Drew Dogs, and the award-winning Sun Dog, as well as novels for middle grade and young adult readers. Born in London, England, she moved to Canada at the age of two and went on to attend the University of Western Ontario. Her novels have been shortlisted for the Governor General’s Literary Award, the Canadian Library Association YA Book of the Year, and the Manitoba Young Reader’s Choice Award. Deborah lives in Thornhill, Ontario, with her husband, two book-loving children, and a schnoodle named Alfredo. Miki Sato is a Japanese-Canadian illustrator who uses a variety of different textures and materials to create three-dimensional images. Originally from Ottawa, she moved to Toronto to complete her degree in illustration from the Ontario College of Art and Design. Her first picture books are Golden Threads written by Suzanne Del Rizzo and Snow Days written by Deborah Kerbel.
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Picture Book for Children Ages 2–5 Rights available: World ex. North America ISBN: 978-1-77278-135-9 Trim Size: 9 x 8 in / 22.86 x 20.32 cm | Pages: 24 List Price: $17.95 USD / $19.95 CAD Hardcover with padded cover, rounded corners, and extra-heavy paper Publication Date: November 24, 2020 Ship Date: November 6, 2020 JUV009100 JUVENILE FICTION / Concepts / Seasons JUV029020 JUVENILE FICTION / Science & Nature / Weather JUV017010 JUVENILE FICTION / Holidays & Celebrations / Christmas & Advent
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