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The Big Snow by Berta Hader
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The Big Snow

by Berta Hader

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"The Big Snow" tells the story of how animals prepare when they know snow is coming. It explains the need for some animals to migrate, some to hibernate and some to simply find alternate shelter. It also shows how animals can sometimes be dependent on humans for help when they are unable to have their normal food source.

I found this to be a touching story of the animal world. The story gives such human characteristics to the animals.

This is an excellent story to teach the natural instinct of animals to predict the weather. It also teaches responsibility for humans to help protect and provide for animals.
MarthaSohl | Jan 26, 2009 |  
In The Big Snow by Berta and Elmer Hader, autumn changes into winter, and the animals all prepare for the big snow. The tone of writing is very gentle; the illustrations are highly realistic and appropriate, with the pages alternating between careful, detailed pencil drawings and soft watercolors. I like the pace of the story of coming winter and appreciate the animals detailed in its illustrations.
rebeccareid | Jan 6, 2009 |  
Caldecott Medal
pstone | Jul 9, 2008 |  
One can't do these kinds of illustrations with a computer. These are precious.
marietybur | Dec 31, 1969 |  
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Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0689717571, Paperback)

The woodland animals were all getting ready for the winter. Geese flew south, rabbits and deer grew thick warm coats, and the raccoons and chipmunks lay down for a long winter nap. Come Christmastime, the wise owls were the first to see the rainbow around the moon. It was a sure sign that the big snow was on its way.

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