Synopsis

In this Caldecott Medal-winning picture book, the true story of Wilson Bentley and his singular fascination with snowflakes is rendered in rich prose and gorgeous artwork, perfect for the holidays, snow days, and everyday.

Wilson Bentley was always fascinated by snow. In childhood and adulthood, he saw each tiny crystal of a snowflake as a little miracle and wanted to understand them.

His parents supported his curiosity and saved until they could give him his own camera and microscope. At the time, his enthusiasm was misunderstood. But with patience and determination, Wilson catalogued hundreds of snowflake photographs, gave slideshows of his findings and, when he was 66, published a book of his photos. His work became the basis for all we know about beautiful, unique snowflakes today.

This biographical tribute to a very special farmer is the perfect holiday gift or snow day read.

Author: Jacqueline Briggs Martin
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 09/28/1998
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 10.31h x 10.29w x 0.37d
ISBN: 9780395861622
Award: Lupine Award - Winner
Award: Red Clover Award - Nominee
Award: Caldecott Medal - Winner
Award: Bookseller's Choice - Winner
Award: Parents Choice Award (Fall) (1998-2007) - Winner

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 08/31/1998 pg. 75
School Library Journal 09/01/1998 pg. 194
Booklist 10/01/1998 pg. 323
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/1999 pg. 785
New York Times 01/17/1999 pg. 26
Kirkus Review - Children 07/15/1998 pg. 1038
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1998 pg. 104 - Superior,Well Above Average
ALA Notable Children's Books 01/01/1999 pg. 1303
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1999 pg. 104 - Superior,Well Above Average