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Product Information
In Snowflakes Fall, Newbery Medalist Patricia MacLachlan and award-winning artist Steven Kellogg portray life's natural cycle: its beauty, its joy, and its sorrow. Together, the words and pictures offer the promise of renewal that can be found in our lives--snowflakes fall, and return again as raindrops so that flowers can grow. MacLachlan and Kellogg, who are longtime friends, were moved to collaborate on a message of hope for children and their families following the tragic events in Sandy Hook, Connecticut, on December 14, 2012. Kellogg lived in Sandy Hook for thirty-five years--he raised his family there and was an active member of the community. With Snowflakes Fall, they have created a truly inspiring picture book that is both a celebration of life and a tribute to the qualities that make each individual unique. In honor of the community of Sandy Hook and Newtown, Random House, the publisher of Snowflakes Fall , has made a donation to the Sandy Hook School Support Fund. Random House is also donating 25,000 new books to the national literacy organization First Book in the community's honor and in support of children everywhere.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
ISBN-10
0385376936
ISBN-13
9780385376938
eBay Product ID (ePID)
167405921
Product Key Features
Book Title
Snowflakes Fall
Author
Patricia MacLachlan
Format
Picture Book
Language
English
Topic
Social Themes / Death & Dying, General, Nature & The Natural WORLD / Weather, Nature & The Natural WORLD / General (See Also Headings under Animals), Stories in Verse (See Also Poetry), concepts / Seasons
Publication Year
2013
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages
32 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.7in.
Item Height
0.4in.
Item Width
10.1in.
Item Weight
13.3 Oz
Additional Product Features
Age Range
3-7
Lc Classification Number
Pz7.M2225sn 2013
Grade from
Preschool
Grade to
Second Grade
Reviews
Starred Review, Booklist, September 1, 2013: "This is a graceful homage to the inevitable seasons of life and remembrances of loved ones and times past. Whether or not they are familiar with loss and grief, children will feel the healing power of this hopeful, uplifting book.", Starred Review, School Library Journal, September 2013: "Adults can share this book to address tragic events, discuss grief and the recovery process, and remind children of the precious beauty of life." Starred Review, Booklist, September 1, 2013: "This is a graceful homage to the inevitable seasons of life and remembrances of loved ones and times past. Whether or not they are familiar with loss and grief, children will feel the healing power of this hopeful, uplifting book."
Illustrated by
Kellogg, Steven
Copyright Date
2013
Target Audience
Juvenile Audience
Lccn
2013-008622
Dewey Decimal
[E]
Intended Audience
Ages 9-12, Ages 4-8, Ages 2-3, under 2 Years
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes