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[In this] lyrical portrait of the “hidden world” beneath the snow … words and art combine to give readers glimpses underneath the snow—and in some cases under the ground—divulging secrets of survival for many species as they get ready for spring. Many of the facts will wow children … and pique interest to read more. A great companion book for Joyce Sidman’s Song of the Waterboatman and Other Pond Poems (2005), this beautiful picture book will complement the science curriculum and also makes for a great read aloud.

—Booklist

Stewart takes readers on an informative journey, describing how snakes, voles, spotted salamanders, carp, beavers, and red-spotted newts, among other animals, “spend their days” during the winter months. Fascinating facts make the spare text intriguing and fun. Beautiful paintings in muted watercolors convey the creatures in their habitats and the quiet of the season. This pleasing addition is a great read-aloud for units on winter and animal habitats.

—School Library Journal

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