Snow Ponies [Hardcover]

Cynthia Cotten (Author), Jason Cockcroft (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up

Magical ponies create the first snowfall of winter

On a cold, gray day, Old Man Winter leads his snow ponies outside. "Are you ready?" he asks. Yes! Faster and faster the ponies gallop. Everything they touch turns white with snow as they bring winter to the forest and field.

At last the ponies tire, and Old Man Winter settles them down for the night in their cozy barn. Outside, the world is covered with a soft white blanket. Winter has come at last.

Simple, poetic text and evocative illustrations capture the magic of winter's first snowfall.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Cynthia Cotten has an MFA in writing for children from Norwich University. She lives in McMurray, Pennsylvania, with her husband and two children. This is her first book for children.

Jason Cockroft has contributed illustrations to two books in America, but this is his first picture book. He lives and works in West Yorkshire, England.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR); 1st edition (November 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805060634
• ISBN-13: 978-0805060638
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #426,787 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It is delightful., June 12, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Snow Ponies (Hardcover)

This book is a delight to the eye, the ear, the imagination, and feelings. Wow! I already summed it up. The pictures are captivating. The poetic text is fun to read and to hear. The imaginary part, the poetic nature, and feelings remind me of 10,000 White Horses by Betsy B. Lee where a child pretends that the foam in the waves contains white horses which she will catch and ride to shore. I think I enjoy both of these books as much as the children do. Like my title of my review says: it is delightful.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful, Magical, Sure to Be Much Loved By Child & Adult, April 19, 2002

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Living thru the Pages "One of Lippman's Bigge... (Peters Township, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Snow Ponies (Hardcover)

Developing Storytime Programs for children ranging in ages from two to age five, it can be a challange to locate a book which captures the interest of the youngest ones, and gives the older children a "message" they can walk away with.

Snow Ponies worked wonderfully with all age levels. The youngest were mesmerized by the life-like illustrations done by Jason Cockcroft. The older children at the end of the reading galloped, danced and nickered, imitating the ponies' play.

Cynthia Cotten's magical message of 'Old Man Winter' left all captivated and spellbound. We all viewed snow much more positively! Snow Ponies was a delight to present to an audience.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read Aloud, December 17, 2001

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Dennis C. Manning (Roosevelt, UT USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Snow Ponies (Hardcover)

Shared (in groups of thirty) with five hundred students 4th -6th grade. Beautiful illustrations capture the magical frolicing of Snow Ponies released by Old Man Winter. The rhythm of a winter storm is felt in this simple tale. Adults smile. Children love it.