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I n this follow-up to the holiday hit The Tree That's Meant to Be , a fox and hare discover the magic of a first winter snowfall.
Fox and Hare were born in the spring, but the seasons are changing and they hear snow is on the way. "What is snow like?" they ask all the forest animals, and each gives a different answer ("Snow is white, like your fur."). But their questions are soon answered when thick, fluffy flakes start to fall. SNOW! Young readers will share the magical feeling of a first snowfall as they see the two best friends marvel in nature's beauty.
This is a charming holiday story that feels instantly classic and yet fresh and new at the same time. With heartfelt themes of friendship, curiosity, and the wonder of nature, it's a story families will love cozying up with together.
Look for all of Yuval Zommer's beautiful nature stories:
The Tree That's Meant to Be
The Lights That Dance in the Night
The Wild (coming Feburary 2024)
Reviews (2)
School Library Journal Review
Toddler-PreS--Best friends Fox and Hare, both of the arctic variety, have never seen snow. Born in the spring, the pair senses a change in the air. Bird, an arctic tern, informs them winter is on the way. "Soon you will be able to jump, leap, and bounce in this thing called snow!" Bear, Caribou, Salmon, and Goose all describe snow as white, cold, fluffy, and sparkly. Simple misidentification ensues. "Is that snow?" the friends ask when they see white flowers in the meadow, water spray in the stream, clouds in the sky, and stars reflected in the lake. Fox and Hare's search ends unsuccessfully as the day concludes and they seek shelter together in a nearby canoe. The friends are delighted to wake up to a "bright white morning like no other." Cozy digital illustrations use earthy tones and cut-outs for a folksy style. The illustrations are placed on full spreads without borders, but there is a Jan Brett-like snuggled-up vibe. The story, albeit thin, may be just the ticket for older toddlers transitioning to longer narratives. As the two friends search for something they have never seen before, preschoolers will enjoy being in on the secret. VERDICT Recommended as an optional purchase for the enchanting illustrations and a topic of endless childhood fascination.--Richelle Rose
Booklist Review
Fox and Hare have been together through their first spring, summer, and fall. Now, Bird tells them, winter's coming--and snow, though Bird doesn't explain what that is. Intrigued, they consult Bear, Caribou, and more, who varyingly highlight one characteristic ("Snow is white, like your fur"; "cold, like your noses"; "sparkly, like your eyes"). Throughout the woods, the pair make other discoveries, like flowers and clouds, but their lengthy quest for the still-elusive snow remains unfulfilled. Eventually, at nightfall, they decide it's bedtime, and as they sleep, "white, cold, fluffy, sparkly flakes . . . started to fall softly from the sky." The next morning, the snowy world brings excitement and frolicking, and their friends come guide them home, which is still snow-free, but perhaps not for long. Lovely, soft-textured illustrations depict animated Fox, Hare, and the other wildlife in densely detailed natural settings, spanning autumnal, earthy hues to wintry cool blues. With playful and lyrical touches, this enjoyable seasonal read also highlights the rewards of friendship and how curiosity can inspire and lead to unexpected delights and experiences.