{"product_id":"winter-is-here-9780062747211","title":"Winter Is Here","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis picture book about winter celebrates the sights, sounds, and smells of the season. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Caldecott Medalist and Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes and acclaimed painter Laura Dronzek, the bestselling and award-winning creators of seasonal favorites \u003cem\u003eWhen Spring Comes\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eIn the Middle of Fall.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis board book edition with sturdy pages is perfect for little hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSnow falls, animals burrow, and children prepare for the wonders winter brings. Caldecott Medalist and award-winning author Kevin Henkes's striking text introduces basic concepts of language and the unique beauty of the winter season. Laura Dronzek's expressive paintings beautifully capture the joyful wonders of winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an engaging companion to the bestselling \u003cem\u003eWhen Spring Comes\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eIn the Middle of Fall. Winter Is Here\u003c\/em\u003e is an ideal choice for story time, seasonal curriculums, and bedtime reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDronzek, Laura:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaura Dronzek\u003c\/strong\u003e is a painter whose work has been exhibited nationally. Her picture books include \u003cem\u003eMoonlight\u003c\/em\u003e, by Helen V. Griffith; \u003cem\u003eIt Is Night\u003c\/em\u003e, by Phyllis Rowand; \u003cem\u003eWhite Is for Blueberry\u003c\/em\u003e, by George Shannon; \u003cem\u003eLittle Houses, \u003c\/em\u003e by Kevin Henkes; and a quartet of seasonal picture books also by Kevin Henkes. She lives in Madison, Wisconsin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHenkes, Kevin:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKevin Henkes\u003c\/strong\u003e has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator and is the recipient of the Children's Literature Legacy Award for his lasting contribution to literature for children. He received the Caldecott Medal for \u003cem\u003eKitten's First Full Moon\u003c\/em\u003e; Caldecott Honors for \u003cem\u003eWaiting\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eOwen\u003c\/em\u003e; two Newbery Honors, one for \u003cem\u003eOlive's Ocean\u003c\/em\u003e and one for \u003cem\u003eThe Year of Billy Miller\u003c\/em\u003e;\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eand Geisel Honors for \u003cem\u003eWaiting\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePenny and Her Marble\u003c\/em\u003e. His other books include \u003cem\u003eThe World and Everything in It\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eA House\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eA Parade of Elephants\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eChrysanthemum\u003c\/em\u003e, and the beloved \u003cem\u003eLilly's Purple Plastic Purse\u003c\/em\u003e. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50613332345106,"sku":"9780062747211","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1091ed03-07cd-471d-a998-78f560453347.jpg?v=1748509453","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/winter-is-here-9780062747211","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}