Winter+Friends

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From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 1–In 16 brief poems, a girl perfectly describes a day spent making snow angels, watching–and listening to–icicles drip, finding a lost mitten, and making a new friend. From the first sight of new snow at dawn to the wind whispering a thousand tiny promises at night, the joy of discovery permeates the book. Each poem is different stylistically, which helps keep the text fluent. Even better, the child's voice is clear and believable. Nakata's inspired illustrations perfectly complement the effortless verse. Full of colorful coats and hats, evergreens and cardinals, they are a happy reminder that winter is not always gray and glum. A great addition to any picture-book collection, as well as a charming introduction to poetry.–Kara Schaff Dean, Needham Public Library, MA Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.