Snow: Walter de la Mare: 1 - Hardcover

De La Mare, Walter

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0571337139 ISBN 13: 9780571337132

Publisher: Faber & Faber, 2017

Synopsis

'No breath of wind, No gleam of sun Still the white snow Whirls softly down' Outside, the world turns to white and three children and a dog build a snowman, throw snowballs and explore the frozen expanses

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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:

A board book edition of Walter de la Mare's classic poem, abridged in stunning fashion celebrating the wonder of snow.

About this edition

• Publisher: Faber & Faber
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0571337139
• ISBN 13: 9780571337132
• Binding: Board book
• Number of pages: 16
• Illustrator: Rabei Carolina