Snow Tree [Hardcover]

Caroline Repchuk (Author), Josephine Martin (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1997 | Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Nature lovers of all ages will delight in this ornate Christmas picture book that celebrates the splendor of the natural world. A little black bear wakes up to find a wintry world of white all around him. Aided by a cast of woodland creatures, the bear cub creates a magical symbol of the Christmas season and a timeless testimonial to the joy of friendship and sharing. Full color.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Dutton Juvenile (October 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0525459030
• ISBN-13: 978-0525459033
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 8.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #602,734 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars lovely for all ages, December 4, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Snow Tree (Hardcover)

This is a perfectly charming book for all ages - I see it as a plausible analogy of how decorated Christmas trees began. The heavy pages make them easy for small hands to turn, and the clear illustrations, along with the embossing, add both visual and tactile delight. The story line is simple enough for very young children to follow yet contains a haunting mythic quality appropriate for older people. While I've purchased this for two grandchildre, a number of my adult friends are also receiving it from me this year as an option to the standard ego-driven coffee-table book!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Christmas Story, December 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Snow Tree (Hardcover)

I'm 11 years old and will read it to a group of 1st graders at my school. I really liked the book especially all the colors against a white background and bumpy texture of the pages. The pictures are great too. It shows how each of the animals gave gifts to make a Christmas Tree for them to share. I think the 1st graders will really like it, I did!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars none specific christmas fable, March 11, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Snow Tree (Hardcover)

Caroline Repchuck has written a christmas fable for all religions, races or creeds. It is simple in it's form, but abundant in it's sence of wonder. Our 2 year old daughter insists on constant rereadings of it. It has become a real family favourite, and quickly takes on the characteristics of something much older and wiser than most modern childrens books. Buy it. Yes there is a serious tone, but speaking it aloud makes one feel like a wise old inuit shaman passing pearls of infinate and ancient wizdom down to his loved ones. A classic, and beautifully illustrated too.