#842 of 1001 · November 20, 2022

For those of you eagerly looking ahead to the arrival of winter, I’ve got something you’ll surely enjoy. In the tender and touching When Will the Snow Trees Grow? Ben Shecter creates a loving exploration of friendship and seasonal change. The book centers on a boy and his beloved bear companion. At the outset of the story, the child asks when the snow trees will grow. In response, the bear provides soothing, poetic descriptions of the transition into winter. The two friends enjoy a bevy of autumnal experiences, including pumpkin picking, gathering firewood, curling up under quilts, drinking hot cupcake, and witnessing the first flakes of snow. In a poignant final illustration, the boy watches as the bear leaves to hibernate for the winter. Shecter creates a cozy blend of text and illustration. #snow #trees #grow #boy #bear #fall #autumn #winter #season #seasons #friend #friends #friendship #book #books #childrensbooks #picturebook #childrensbookillustration #illustration #kidlit #kidsbooks #bookworm #booklover #booklovers #bibliophile #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bookstagrammers #instabook #instabooks