Over and Under the Snow

Summary

A little girl, out cross-country skiing with her father, thinks about the various ways familiar animals survive the harsh winter weather. Review Quotes: "Utterly charming, and informative, to boot." - Kirkus Reviews Review Quotes: "Kate Messier... weaves a nature lesson" - USA Today Review Quotes: "Beautifully rendered" - The Horn Book Magazine, starred review Review Quotes: "[A] lovely study of the ways animals spend the winter." - Publishers Weekly, starred review Review Quotes: "Throughout the book, Neal's crisp, clean mixed-media illustrations cleverly provide above- and belowground views, and Messner's back material will educate children about the subnivean zone and animal adaptations" - School Library Journal Review Quotes: "Messner packs much information into the serene wintry landscape, beautifully captured in Neal's stunning retro-style illustrations." - The New York Times Review Quotes: "This book depicting beauty in nature is a gem... Anyone looking for a picture book that also teaches science will love this title" - Library Media Connecton, Starred Review Awards: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens | Recommended | Up to Seven | 2012 - 2012 ; Golden Kite | Winner | Picture Book Text | 2012 - 2012 ; E.B. White Read Aloud Award | Finalist | Picture Book | 2012 - 2012 ; Virginia Readers Choice Award | Nominee | Primary | 2014 - 2014 ; Keystone to Reading Book Award | Nominee | Primary | 2013 - 2013 ; Ladybug Picture Book Award | Nominee | Children's Picture | 2013 - 2013