{"product_id":"little-hearts-in-the-snow-a-cozy-winter-picture-book-about-friendship-kindness-and-nature-kids-books-ages-4-6-pre-k-to-grade-2-9782898025358","title":"Little Hearts in the Snow - A Cozy Winter Picture Book about Friendship, Kindness, and Nature Kids Books Ages 4-6 Pre-K to Grade 2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA cozy winter adventure that celebrates friendship, empathy, and the magic of giving.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJulia loves winter--snowflakes, sled rides, and sparkling trees. But this year, she's feeling lonely without her usual forest friends. When she learns that animals struggle to find food in the snow, Julia sets out to deliver a surprise to Bertrand the bear. But will she get there on her own--or will a new friendship help her reach her goal?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLittle Hearts in the Snow\u003c\/b\u003e captures the quiet magic of winter and the warmth of kindness, with dazzling illustrations and a gentle, hopeful message. Readers will delight in this tale of giving and connection, and be inspired to show compassion toward others--furry and human alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimal survival facts for curious minds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA family-friendly winter recipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSEL themes of empathy and community care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinues the story of Julia and Bertrand from \u003ci\u003eHow to Catch a Bear Who Loves to Read\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Starlit Trip to the Library\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Heartfelt Winter Tale: \u003c\/b\u003e Follow Julia's snowy adventure to deliver a gift to her friend, a book-loving bear, in a touching story about kindness and connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEncourages Empathy \u0026amp; Generosity: \u003c\/b\u003e Highlights the power of giving, helping others, and noticing the needs of animals and friends during winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes Bonus Activities: \u003c\/b\u003e Features educational backmatter with animal survival facts and a winter baking recipe families can enjoy together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for Seasonal Reading: \u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for winter storytime, classroom discussions, and holiday-themed family activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor Curious Readers Ages 4-8: \u003c\/b\u003e A great read-aloud or independent book for Pre-K to Grade 2 students exploring emotions and nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAndrew Katz teaches Children's Literature and Creative Writing at Dawson College in Montreal, and in 2013 he won his school's Director General's Award for Teaching Excellence. His first picture book, How to Catch a Bear Who Loves to Read, co-written with Juliana Léveillé-Trudel, was nominated for the 2020 Prix Peuplier, an Ontario Library Association Forest of Reading award. He is also the author of I Just Want to Be Super!\u003cbr\u003eJuliana Léveillé-Trudel co-authored with Andrew Katz the first installment of Julia's adventures, How to Catch a Bear Who Loves to read (2018). She is also a novelist (Nirliit, La Peuplade, 2015; On a tout l'automne, La Peuplade, 2022), a playwright, and a founder of the Productions de Brousse. Her work has been translated into English, Spanish, Icelandic, Danish, and Basque. She splits her time between Montreal and the countryside of her childhood, surrounded by forests, animals, and books.\u003cbr\u003eJoseph Sherman is a Gemini award-winning children's animation series director, with 30 years of experience in the design and production of animated series, motion graphics, and print illustrations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrackBoom! Books - Books to learn, laugh, inspire ...and so much more!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrackBoom! Books is devoted to bringing innovative reading experiences to children ages 0 to 12. Our bold, fun and colorful formats have won over the hearts of little ones worldwide since 2016. We offer a great variety of fun and educational books: picture books, touch-and-feel books, word books, nightlight books, lift-the-flap books, sticker books, look and- find books, and many other options!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrackBoom! Books is an imprint of PAPP International Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Crackboom! 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