Publisher Description

My cave is big enough for two! a bear declares to a rabbit, inviting his small friend to share his den through the longest, coldest season. The rabbit readily accepts the bear's offer, but no sooner have the two curled up than the lively rabbit jumps up to wonder: Wouldn't it be better to be out in the crisp winter air, free to leap through the starlight and the sparkling snow? In this paperback reissue of a long out-of-print winter tale (originally titled A Starlit Somersault Downhill ), Caldecott Medal winner Jerry Pinkney's rich watercolors create a cozy winter world that perfectly complements Newbery Medal winner Nancy Willard's charming poetry.

Notes

A hidden gem on our list from an award-winning team, Newbery Medalist Nancy Willard and Caldecott Medalist Jerry Pinkney, reissued with a new winter-themed title.

Author Biography

Nancy Willard is the author of two novels, "Things Invisible to See" and "Sister Water, " and eleven books of poetry. Her many books for children include "A Visit to William Blake's Inn, " which won the Newbery Medal in 1982, as well as receiving a Caldecott Honor. Nancy is a lecturer at Vassar College and lives with her husband in Poughkeepsie, New York.

Review

Lavish full-spread watercolors... bristle with energy even as they suggest the restlessness youngsters may experience in the deep of night, wide awake and alone. Publisher's Weekly Pinkney's watercolors are lusciously tactile, the monumental, somnolent bear wedged into generous double spreads while his ever-alert friend springs from clover to stream and almost off the page on a marvelous final foldout spread. Delectable. Kirkus Reviews Graceful in both picture and word, this creates a mood that transcends the intricacies of the text. Booklist

Review Quote

Pinkney's watercolors are lusciously tactile, the monumental, somnolent bear wedged into generous double spreads while his ever-alert friend springs from clover to stream and almost off the page on a marvelous final foldout spread. Delectable.

Promotional "Headline"

A hidden gem on our list from an award-winning team, Newbery Medalist Nancy Willard and Caldecott Medalist Jerry Pinkney, reissued with a new winter-themed title.

Description for Sales People

A beautiful book that combines the talents of a Newbery Medal winner and the 2010 Caldecott Medal winner!

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