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list price: $9.99
edition:eBook
category: Children's Fiction
published: Oct 2014
ISBN:9781771471251
publisher: Owlkids Books Inc.

Winter's Coming

by Jan Thornhill, illustrated by Josée Bisaillon

tagged: new experience, weather, rabbits, seasons
Description

A sweet STEM introduction to the concept of seasons and animal adaptation
Lily, a young snowshoe hare, is surprised to notice the leaves changing color in her forest home. She hears from the other animals that “Winter’s coming,” but who— or what—is Winter?
As Lily learns the ways in which her forest friends prepare for winter's arrival, she becomes more and more worried about what she should be doing. Finally, the brown bear points out that Lily has been preparing without even knowing it: her fur is thickening and turning white to help her camouflage in the changing weather.
Complemented by illustrations in a mix of collage, drawing, and digital montage, this story introduces the many ways in which different animals adapt to survive winter.

About the Authors

Jan Thornhill

JAN THORNHILL’s science, nature, and animal-based books have received multiple honors, most recently the Vicky Metcalf award for her body of work. Jan lives in Peterborough County, Ontario, where she spends her spare time looking for weird fungi in the woods with her dog, Ruby.

Josée Bisaillon

As a young girl, Josée Bisaillon loved drawing cats and houses. She enjoyed school and always returned home full of stories to tell. She pursued her education all the way to university, where she fell in love with illustration. Since then, scissors and brushes in hand, Josée has illustrated more than 40 picture books, including the Marilyn Baillie Award—winning The Snow Knows.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
Age:
5 to 8
Grade:
3 to 5
Awards
  • , A Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Book for Kids and Teens
Editorial Reviews

"This lovely book follows a six-month-old snowshoe hare as she learns what winter is and how her forest friends prepare for its advent ... a perfect introduction to winter."

— School Library Journal

"It’s not easy to make a good story with a science concept at its heart, but Thornhill has done a wonderful job with this tale about hibernation."

— Youth Services Book Review

"Young readers will eagerly join this charming young hare in exploring the mysteries of winter."

— Kirkus Reviews

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