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Snow Song

A. K Riley, illustrated by Dawn Lo

A young girl spends a snowy day outdoors, with rhythmic free verse describing what snow does, how it changes the world, and how it feels. She leaves her city building for a park, where she plays with friends among winter scenes. Snow frames her observations throughout the day, from the eaves of buildings to the park landscape. At home in pajamas, she looks from her window at more falling snow. Mixed-media illustrations show the city and the natural setting around her.

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Themes
Friendship · Nature · Poetry · Weather And Climate
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Published
October 6, 2020
ISBN-13
9781525302350
Language
English
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