Over and Under the Snow

Written by Kate Messner · Illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal

Book #1 in the Over and Under series

A child explores the forest with their dad, learning about the secret kingdom of animals that live under the snow.

5.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 5,434 ratings

44 pages· 519 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD600L

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Bookroo's summary

Embark on a cross-country ski journey through a winter wonderland, where the surface is silent and white, but beneath lies a bustling secret world. Squirrels, snowshoe hares, bears, and bullfrogs thrive in their hidden habitats, revealing the mysteries of life under the snow. What secrets will you uncover in this enchanting winter landscape?

From the publisher

Over the snow, the world is hushed and white, but under the snow is a secret world of squirrels and snowshoe hares, bears and bullfrogs, and many others who live outside in the woods during the winter.

Awards

The E.B. White Read Aloud Honor (2012)Golden Kite Award (2012)

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 44
Words: 519
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD600L

Themes & topics

Books about hibernation Books about animals Books about winter Books about ecology Books about parent-child relationships

What readers & critics say

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“Beautifully, lyrical, and informative. This book is interesting and engaging, and makes a non-fiction topic (ecology, biology) engaging enough to feel like fiction. It's a great way to help kids think about the world around them!”

Lauren Hancock

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