The woodland animals were all getting ready for the winter. Geese flew south, rabbits and deer grew thick warm coats, and the raccoons and chipmunks lay down for a long winter nap. Come Christmastime, the wise owls were the first to see the rainbow around the moon. It was a sure sign that the big snow was on its way.

The woodland animals were all getting ready for the winter. Geese flew south, rabbits and deer grew thick warm coats, and the raccoons and chipmunks lay down for a long winter nap. Come Christmastime, the wise owls were the first to see the rainbow around the moon. It was a sure sign that the big snow was on its way.

The Big Snow tells the story of how the animals who live in the woods prepare for the upcoming winter. The animals, after seeing the leaves fall and how fast the days begin to darken, know that it is winter time. The geese fly south looking for sunshine and clear sky while the rest who stay also start to get ready to the cold weather. Some animals growth thicker fur, others dig burrows under the ground to keep warm. The aspect that they all have in common is that the animals gather a lot of food for the whole winter.

This book is amazing to incorporate into a science class when discussing the changing seasons. From a literary aspect this book would be great to use to show cause and affect and descriptive language. This book is a picture book but it is intended for lower middle school grades. ( )

In this wonderfully-illustrated children’s picture book, the geese head south, the forest animals don their heavy coats, and winter comes to the woodland. But what happens to the animals when the Big Snow comes?

A recipient of the Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children, the appealing illustrations add to the charming story, certain to delight young and old alike.

Highly recommended. ( )

Despite their elaborate preparations for the winter, the animals and birds are delighted by a surprise banquet after a big snow