The Big Snow and Other Stories: A Treasury of Caldecott AwardWinning Tales (Dover Childrens Classics)

These stories, despite the seventy plus years since their inception, have stood the test of time and, with the lush illustrations, should still appeal to both parent and child. A treasure to keep on the shelf for kids and grandkids. Buffalo Public SchoolsThis compilation of Caldecott winners unites three wonderful childrens picture books, written and illustrated by a gifted husbandandwife duo. The stories combine imaginative color drawings with enchanting storytelling, and all three focus on wildlife ecology, depicting memorable scenes from the natural world.The Big Snow takes place when the geese are headed south and the forest creatures put on their winter coats. When a blanket of snow covers the hills and valleys, the birds, squirrels, mice, and other animals gratefully gather the seeds, nuts, and other foods that the little old man and woman spread for them.CockaDoodleDoo traces a little chicks journey from a duck farm to the big red barn, where the roosters cry draws him across the wide meadow and its many dangers, from crows and raccoons to a marauding fox.The Mighty Hunter is actually Little Brave Heart, whos reluctant to go to school until he encounters a prairie dog, wildcat, buffalo, and other animals that change his mind about the value of reading and writing.A wonderful collection of Caldecott Awardwinning tales, perfect for a young reader who loves stories about animals. The illustrations are charming and bring the stories to life. Southeast Community College