{"product_id":"what-comes-after-the-snow","title":"What Comes After the Snow? by Chiaki and Ko Okada","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA little rabbit can't wait for the snow to leave and spring to arrive in this charming seasonal picture book.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Mama, what comes after the snow?'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'The spring!' says Mama, smiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut Bramble doesn't understand. She has never seen the spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBramble, the littlest rabbit, can't wait for the snow to melt. When spring comes, she'll be big enough to climb the tall tree with her brothers. But snow is all Bramble has ever known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopping from the rabbit family's cozy burrow into the wintry forest where branches dip with the weight of heavy snow, curious little Bramble encounters a very large new friend. Will she recognize the spring when it arrives?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful picture book celebrates growing up, new experiences and the anticipation of a new season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'This sweet and lovely picture book has the makings of a classic, from its encouraging story about grand discoveries to its soft, evocative illustrations.'\u003cstrong\u003e--\u003cem\u003eForeword Reviews, \u003c\/em\u003eStarred Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Utterly affecting... It captures both the shifting seasons and the complicated emotions of childhood - the frustration of feeling too small, the deep satisfaction of achieving an out-of-reach goal (with help from a friend)... The scale contrasts throughout feel as musical as the spare yet eloquent prose.'\u003cstrong\u003e--\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e, Starred Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'The illustrations have a Beatrix Potter-like quality, presenting a cozy winter wonderland. This is a snowy treat to be enjoyed year round.'\u003cstrong\u003e--\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'A charming and whimsical tale that younger children will love. A cute way to look at the changing of the seasons.'\u003cstrong\u003e--\u003cem\u003eYA Books Central\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'A sweet and gentle story with lovely illustrations that capture both the frustration of being small and the wonder of changing seasons.'\u003cstrong\u003e--\u003cem\u003eFlying Off My Bookshelf\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChiaki Okada\u003c\/strong\u003e is a children's book illustrator from Japan. She studied illustration at Setsu Mode Seminar in Tokyo, Japan. Chiaki is the illustrator of numerous picture books that have been translated worldwide, including \u003cem\u003eTwo Little Red Mittens\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eFor All the Stars Across the Sky\u003c\/em\u003e. Her book \u003cem\u003eWhat Comes After the Snow?\u003c\/em\u003e, was co-created with her husband Ko. She lives in Tokyo, at the foot of Mount Takao, with her husband and their dog Urushi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKo Okada\u003c\/strong\u003e is a children's author from Japan. He has written a number of books for children which celebrate the curiosity of children. \u003cem\u003eWhat Comes After the Snow?\u003c\/em\u003e, co-created with his wife Chiaki, is his first book to be published in English. He lives in Tokyo, at the foot of Mount Takao, with his wife and their dog Urushi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IPS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46695476592826,"sku":"9781835750087","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/2213\/5968\/files\/imageloader_f16f526d-0aad-494d-bff3-f2584b6717dd.jpg?v=1789752641","url":"https:\/\/naturenurture.shop\/products\/what-comes-after-the-snow","provider":"nature+nurture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}