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| Author | Berta and Elmer Hader |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Berta and Elmer Hader |
| Genre | Children's picture book |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
| Publication date | 1948 |
| Publication place | United States |
The Big Snow is a book by Berta and Elmer Hader. Released by Macmillan Publishers, it was the recipient of the Caldecott Medal for illustration in 1949.
Synopsis
The Big Snow tells the story of how the woodland animals prepare themselves for the upcoming winter. The animals, after noticing the falling leaves and how quickly the days begin to darken they know that it is wintertime. The geese fly south looking for sunshine and a clear sky while the rest start to get ready for the cold weather.
Awards
- ALA Notable Children's Books
- ALA Caldecott Medal (1949)
References
- Berta and Elmer Hader
- American Library Association: Caldecott Medal Winners, 1938 - Present Archived 2011-10-18 at the Wayback Machine. URL accessed 27 May 2009.
- The Big Snow. Simon & Schuster. 31 October 1993. ISBN 9780689717574. Archived from the original on 1 March 2020. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
- "The Big Snow". American Library Association. ALA. Archived from the original on 1 March 2020. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
| Awards | ||
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| Preceded byWhite Snow, Bright Snow | Caldecott Medal recipient 1949 |
Succeeded bySong of the Swallows |