Synopses & Reviews
Come to the bitter cold that blows through these poems! Feel the warmth of life that breathes into the beaver burrowing deep beneath the snow.
Discover the safe places where creatures survive, and how they stay alive in the wintertimeand#8212;untiland#160; roots poke from puddles of slush and broken ice to welcome the sun!
Then watch as spring melts the frost from this outstanding collection of poems paired with stunning linoleum prints that celebrate nature, along with her beauty and power.
Review
[set star] and#147;Lovely . . . This handsome book is sure to become a new fall favorite.and#8221;and#151;
Booklist (starred)and#147;Gorgeous . . . A wonderful symphony of words and pictures that bring November right into your home.and#8221;and#151;
Boston HeraldReview
* andquot;Each poem brings a sense of humor, respect, or wonder to its subject.andquot;
andmdash;Publishers Weekly, starred reviewand#160;
Review
* andquot;Each poem brings a sense of humor, respect, or wonder to its subject.andquot;
andmdash;Publishers Weekly, starred review
* andquot;Concluded with a glossary of big but fascinating words, this is equally suited to curricular units and cozy reads in front of a fire.andquot;
andmdash;Booklist, starred review
* andquot;A work to be savored by young artists and scientists.andquot;
andmdash;Kirkus, starred review
* andquot;Winter Bees distinguishes itself with a focus on the science of animal survival, coupled with superlative illustrations. Readers young and old will enjoy this winter journey and marvel at the wonders of nature.andquot;
andmdash;School Library Journal, starred review
andquot;A handsome, persuasive, and authentic ambassador for creatures in their natural state.andquot;
andmdash;Horn Book Magazine
andquot;A collection thatand#39;s as crisp as the first snowfall, Winter Bees is the pefect way to pass a chilly afternoon.andquot;
andmdash;Bookpage
andquot;This author-artist duo makes winter wonder-filled.andquot;
andmdash;Shelf Awareness
* andquot;Sidman is a master at retaining overall momentum while giving the individual poems their own form and style.andquot;
andmdash;Bulletin, starred review
Synopsis
In November, the air grows cold and the earth and all of its creatures prepare for winter. Animals seek food and shelter. And people gather together to celebrate their blessings with family and friends.
Cynthia Rylant's lyrical language and Jill Kastner's rich, cozy paintings capture the cherished moments of this autumn month--the moments we spend together and the ones we witness in the world around us.
Synopsis
Newbery Medalist Rylant and noted artist Kastner celebrate autumn activities and traditions brought by November's cooling temperatures with lyrical language and rich, cozy paintings. Full color.
Synopsis
Newbery medalist Cynthia Rylant pays homage toand#160;a special time of year
Synopsis
Winter Bees and Other Poems of the Cold summons forth the charms and dictates of winter. Just as Joyce Sidman captured the drama of the pond in Song of the Water Boatman and the night woods in Dark Emperor and Other Poems of the Night, here she captures the drama of the cold.
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Why donand#8217;t snakes freeze to death?
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How does the tiny honeybee survive frost?
Learnand#160;aboutand#160; the secret lives of animals happening under the snow and howand#160;itand#160;buds to spring!
Synopsis
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; In this outstanding picture book collection of poems by Newbery Honor-winning poet, Joyce Sidman (
Song of the Water Boatman,
Dark Emperor and Other Poems of the Night)
, discover how animals stay alive in the wintertime and learn about their secret lives happening under the snow. Paired with stunning linoleum print illustrations by Rick Allen, that celebrate natureand#39;s beauty and power.
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About the Author
Cynthia Rylant is the acclaimed author of more than eighty books for young people, including the novel Missing May, which received the John Newbery Medal. She lives on an island in Puget Sound, Washington.
Jill Kastner is the illustrator of many books for children, including The Waterfall and her own Barnyard Big Top and Snake Hunt. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, she lives in Weehawken, New Jersey.
Kids Q&A
Read the Kids' Q&A with Cynthia Rylant