The woods are cold and desolate as Cammy and William hike through the snow, yet signs of animal life are everywhere. Help them find the clues -- a pellet of feathers and bones, a fish head by the brook, a patch of bark rubbed off the trunk of a birch tree, and more -- and join in guessing, "Who's been here?"
| ||||||||||||||||||
Browse the best books for every age and adventure including popular series, classics, and editors' picks in our Kids Summer Reading Store. |
Book Description
Frequently Bought Together
Editorial Reviews
From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2-A child's crudely drawn map on the jacket flap shows the snow-covered trail that young William, Cammy, and their dog follow to the sledding hill. Along the way, the children find signs of animal life (tracks, scattered seeds, a nest, gnawed branches, castings, tunnels, etc.), and wonder "Who's been here?" (Perhaps the happiest finds of all are the doughnuts and hot chocolate left at the end of the trail.) Readers will discover the answers in gloriously detailed, realistic paintings of a ruffed grouse, cardinal, squirrel, porcupine, deer, and other woodland and meadow creatures. The almost tactile illustrations are large and stunning. Children will be interested in the significance of these snowy clues; some may be inspired to look more closely on their own forays into winter landscapes. This companion to In the Woods (Greenwillow, 1994) will work as well with groups as one-on-one.
Meg Stackpole, Rye Free Reading Room, NY
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Meg Stackpole, Rye Free Reading Room, NY
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From The New Yorker
Accurately rendered and dramatically presented, the gouache paintings by Lindsay Barrett George in In the Snow: Who's Been Here introduce children to a series of common woodland animals: squirrels, a porcupine, a cardinal, chipmunks. Stunning, realistic illustrations of the two children -- and the wildlife they encounter while sledding -- are so meticulously detailed that they radiate with an almost tactile quality. On one page, clues are given to the children in the story about the type of animal that "has been here and left its trace behind." The subsequent double-page spread reveals the animal. The two protagonists' genuine wonder and respect for the natural world represents a profound message, yet it is simple enough for the youngest listeners to understand.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images? |
More About the Author
Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.
Customer Reviews
Share your thoughts with other customers
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
Two children have to go sledding without a sled. On the way they see evidence of animals and guess what they were. Would have been better if the illustrations would have shown the footprints, when appropriate. Saving grace: the blurbs at the end that explain how the children knew which animal had been there. Contains excellent black and white illustrations and will be of interest to the students from the 3rd grade through the 7th grade levels.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By J. Patterson
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
My students enjoyed this book immensely. We used it as part of our unit studying winter habitats. The illustrations are fabulous. The concept helped my students become nature detectives.
By MTA
Format:Paperback
I don't believe I've ever seen a children's book with more beautiful illustrations. The animals are detailed down to the finest hairs of their fur and jump right off the page. I always enjoy reading this to my children and marveling at the artist's talent.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good addition to the series
This book follows the format of the other books in the series (In the Woods, etc.). Two children hike through the woods, headed for a sledding hill. Read more
Published 4 months ago by S. Schuler
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent picture book
This picture book is one in a series of books, perfect to teach inference as well as perspective from beautiful illustrations. A captivating mentor text for an author study. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mary M. Hall
4.0 out of 5 stars
Simple and pretty. Very pretty.
A woodsy walk in wintertime, full of observatins of the natural world. Map at the front of the book shows the route the children walk, all the way to the suprise at the end. Read more
Published 19 months ago by M. Heiss
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store.
Learn more
Listmania!
|
|
