
Illustrated by Steven Kellogg
Snowflakes fall, transform, and renew, symbolizing life's cycle of hope and resilience.
In a world where snowflakes fall and transform into raindrops, life’s cycle unfolds with beauty and sorrow. This poignant tale offers hope and renewal, celebrating the unique qualities of every individual. Inspired by the resilience of a community, it invites readers to find joy and growth amidst life's challenges. How do we find renewal in the face of loss? Discover the promise of new beginnings in this heartfelt journey.
In Snowflakes Fall, Newbery Medalist Patricia MacLachlan and award-winning artist Steven Kellogg portray life’s natural cycle: its beauty, its joy, and its sorrow. Together, the words and pictures offer the promise of renewal that can be found in our lives–snowflakes fall, and return again as raindrops so that flowers can grow. MacLachlan and Kellogg, who are longtime friends, were moved to collaborate on a message of hope for children and their families following the tragic events in Sandy Hook, Connecticut, on December 14, 2012. Kellogg lived in Sandy Hook for thirty-five years–he raised his family there and was an active member of the community. With Snowflakes Fall, they have created a truly inspiring picture book that is both a celebration of life and a tribute to the qualities that make each individual unique. In honor of the community of Sandy Hook and Newtown, Random House, the publisher of Snowflakes Fall, has made a donation to the Sandy Hook School Support Fund. Random House is also donating 25,000 new books to the national literacy organization First Book in the community’s honor and in support of children everywhere.
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