Snow (Four Seasons of Walter de la Mare) - Hardcover

De La Mare, Walter

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0571312195 ISBN 13: 9780571312191

Publisher: Faber & Faber, 2014

Synopsis

'No breath of wind,
No gleam of sun
Still the white snow
Whirls softly down'

As the day draws to a close, a family prepares for Christmas - decorating the tree, hanging stockings by the fire, putting out a plate of mince pies...

Outside, the world turns to white.

About this title

Review:

A beautiful, calming read with charming illustrations by Caroline Rabei - the perfect bed time story for winter!, Telegraph

One for sharing under a warm blanket, Baby London

The lyrical poem evokes the snow and everything associated with it making it a perfect book to capture the special qualities of the season. And very peaceful, too., Guardian

Walter de la Mare's evocatively wintery poem is brought to new life by the simple, warm illustrations of Carolina Rabei, as a family prepares for Christmas and the world around them turns white., Little London

The gorgeous illustrations conjure up a magical Christmas landscape and skillfully interpret this evocative poem which celebrates the beauty and wonder of snow. A lovely book to share at bedtime, Carousel

Rabei's illustrations are very warming and full of detail - perfect to pore over on a cold, wintry day., Creative Review

Though this will inevitably be placed on the picture books shelves - and why not? - it should also find its way into the hands of older children. It could provide a door to poets and poetry., Books for Keeps

Picture books do not come more elegant and stylish than this latest printing of Snow by Walter de la Mare. This stunning book, which is illustrated by Carolina Rabei, brings to life the words of the Georgian poet and introduces him to a brand new audience.

Not only will young readers enjoy poring over the rhyme and evocative language, but the level of detail of Carolina's magical Christmas landscapes and festive family tableaux will keep children visually captivated over the seasonal period. A perfect gift for children both young and old, it's a timeless picture book that you will gladly return to year after year.

, Junior Magazine

Walter de la Mare's quiet poem, Snow (Faber £6.99, Age 3+), about the emptiness of a white landscape, has contrasting illustrations by Carolina Rabei full of the busyness of Christmas, depicted in nostalgic screen prints with a limited, muted palette. The storytelling is in the pictures, the words a background, like snow falling outside a festive room., Sunday Times

A short and beautiful poem by de la Mare stretched out to make a lovely picture book that celebrates the wonder of snow, Country Life

Book Description:

Walter de la Mare's classic poem is revisited in a stunning fashion in this picture book that celebrates the wonder of snow.

About this edition

• Publisher: Faber & Faber
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0571312195
• ISBN 13: 9780571312191
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Rabei Carolina