I Like the Snow
Written by Sarah Nelson
Illustrated by Rachel Oldfield
Lyrical, rhyming text and playful, hand-painted illustrations invite young readers to share in the beauty of swirling snow. Includes educational STEM endmatter about snow and how it helps humans and the earth.
Key Points:
WEATHER: Invites readers to focus on the sensory experience of one weather element: snow.
APPEALING NONFICTION: Lyrical rhyming text and inviting illustrations draw children into this beautiful nonfiction title.
STEM: Includes educational STEM endmatter about where snow comes from, why it appears white and how it helps the planet.
Product Dimensions: 7.87 x 7.87 inches
Page Count: 24 pages
Age Range: Ages 3-7 years
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
“This brightly illustrated picture book celebrates the joy that children take in snow, appreciating the sight of snowflakes, the sound of snow crunching underfoot, and the feel of snowflakes’ ‘icy kisses’ on their noses” – Booklist
ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORS
Written by - Sarah Nelson
Sarah Nelson is a picture-book writer with a rich, lyrical style. When she is not writing, she teaches English to adult immigrants and refugees. Sarah is based in Minnesota, USA.
Illustrated by - Rachel Oldfield
Rachel Oldfield studied illustration at Brighton University and is now an illustrator and muralist. She has traveled to Thailand and South America painting and sketching and has initiated a school mural project in southern India. She now lives with her two sons in Gloucestershire, England.
Format - Hardcover