Over and Under the Snow
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Over and Under the Snow

By Kate Messner

Part of 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.

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44 pages· 519 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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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 hibernationBooks about animalsBooks about winterBooks about ecologyBooks 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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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.2
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
148146
Publication
Published
October 19, 2011
First published
January 1, 2011
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780811867849

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