Snow, Snow

Winter Poems for Children

Author Jane Yolen
Photographs by Jason Stemple
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$12.95 US
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On sale Jan 01, 2005 | 32 Pages | 9781590783467
Age 9-12 years | Grades 4-7
Reading Level: Lexile NP
Jane Yolen's wintry, shivery poems are inspired by the stunning photographs of Jason Stemple, who has captured the imagesof snow in all its breathtaking beauty. After children enjoy these poems and pictures, they will look at snow in a different way --with their imaginations as well as your eyes.
"The varied tone and multihued imagery of the poetry and photographs are sure to spark an enjoyment of winter." --School Library Journal

"Use this to take the chill off of the chill of winter, to prime kids for an outdoor excursion with an eye to writing their own verses, or to cool 'em off on a hot day at the other end of the year." --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Jane Yolen has been called the Hans Christian Andersen of America and the Aesop of the twentieth century. Her many awards include both the Kerlan Award and the Regina Medal for the body of her work. She lives in Hatfield, Massachusetts, and St. Andrews, Scotland. janeyolen.com. View titles by Jane Yolen

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Jane Yolen's wintry, shivery poems are inspired by the stunning photographs of Jason Stemple, who has captured the imagesof snow in all its breathtaking beauty. After children enjoy these poems and pictures, they will look at snow in a different way --with their imaginations as well as your eyes.

Reviews

"The varied tone and multihued imagery of the poetry and photographs are sure to spark an enjoyment of winter." --School Library Journal

"Use this to take the chill off of the chill of winter, to prime kids for an outdoor excursion with an eye to writing their own verses, or to cool 'em off on a hot day at the other end of the year." --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Author

Jane Yolen has been called the Hans Christian Andersen of America and the Aesop of the twentieth century. Her many awards include both the Kerlan Award and the Regina Medal for the body of her work. She lives in Hatfield, Massachusetts, and St. Andrews, Scotland. janeyolen.com. View titles by Jane Yolen