I Hear the Snow, I Smell the Sea

★ “Encouraging reflection, this is an immersive, empowering picture book about inclusion, abilities, and appreciation of ‘wonders all around.’” —Booklist, starred review★ “A lovely look at the seasons, and an excellent choice for story time, showing the sensory experience of a child who wholly embraces every moment.” —School Library Journal, starred review“A thoughtfully crafted celebration of the rich sensory world that surrounds us all.” —Kirkus Reviews“Raschka’s watercolor and oil pastel artwork evokes nature’s cycles as shifting color palettes connote the passage of time while capturing the loving relationship between parent and child.” —Publishers Weekly“This charming picture book offers a gentle reminder to slow down and allow yourself the wondrous opportunity to connect with the given moment.” —The Bulletin“The book….simply conveys and celebrates the richness of sensory experience that exists even without sight….A welcome addition to the oeuvre of picture books about disability and the senses.” —The Horn Book

Janice Milusich is a children’s author and a teacher for the visually impaired, presently working with preschool students. She has an M.S. in Education for the Visually Impaired/Blind from Hunter, and her students and their experiences are often the inspiration for her writing. A graduate of Stony Brook’s Children’s Literature Fellowship and Renee LaTulippe’s Lyrical Lab, her works for children include picture books and the chapter book series, Cleo’s Big Ideas. She lives in Port Jefferson, NY with her family.

Chris Raschka is a multi-award-winning author/illustrator of over 70 books for children. Named “one of the most original illustrators at work today” by Publishers Weekly, Raschka has won two Caldecott Medals (for A Ball for Daisy and The Hello, Goodbye Window), as well as a Caldecott Honor Award for Yo? Yes! His titles also include Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycle and Daisy Gets Lost, both of which received multiple starred reviews; Mary’s Idea, which was named a 2023 New York Times Best Illustrated Book; and The Blue Table. He lives in New York City.

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