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book_concierge's review against another edition
4.0
All the creatures of the forest watch as the geese begin their migration to the South. This is the sign that they need to be well prepared for winter. Coats thicken, burrows are dug or warm caves found, stores of seeds and grain are secured. But when the big snow comes it is difficult for the squirrels, deer, cardinals, and other woodland critters to find food. A couple living in a little house comes to their rescue, shoveling out a path, and spreading out seeds, corn and bread for their forest-dwelling friends.
What a lovely story of nature’s effects on the animals of the forest. I can almost hear the snowflakes falling, faster and faster, until they cover everything. The illustrations are beautiful … showing the hustle and bustle of preparations, the delight in a first snowfall, the quiet serenity of a forest blanketed in white.
What a lovely story of nature’s effects on the animals of the forest. I can almost hear the snowflakes falling, faster and faster, until they cover everything. The illustrations are beautiful … showing the hustle and bustle of preparations, the delight in a first snowfall, the quiet serenity of a forest blanketed in white.
roseleaf24's review against another edition
4.0
The ending fell flat for me, but the rest is a charming tale of animals getting ready for winter.
sducharme's review against another edition
4.0
Simple and enjoyable look at various animals preparing for winter and the "big snow" that comes. Soft pencil and full-color watercolors alternate to support the text.
cstoeger's review against another edition
I love the pictures in this book. All of the animals are extremely detailed. I especially love the pictures of the snowflakes. Each one is different.
julieclair's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
relaxing
medium-paced
4.0
A sweet, beautifully illustrated story about how woodland animals prepare for the coming of Winter, and get by with a little help from their caring human friends. A perfect calming bedtime story for little ones.
hldillon's review against another edition
3.0
Story about how animals prepare for the winter and being thankful for good friends.
a_manning11's review against another edition
3.0
The animals in the forest prepare for winter and the big snow. Some fly south, some store food and others go into hibernation. All this is illustrated by watercolor and black and white images. The animals would go hungry because of the snow if a nice elderly couple wasn't feeding them.
Illustrated by the authors.
Caldecott Medal 1949.
Illustrated by the authors.
Caldecott Medal 1949.
mjfmjfmjf's review against another edition
3.0
A somewhat simplistic view of animals that live in a suburban setting getting ready for winter. Lots of beautiful pictures of fairly common animals. The writing was a bit wordy and not all that interesting.