I Hear the Snow, I Smell the Sea
$59.12
- Hardcover
48 pages
- Release Date
7 October 2025
Summary
In this lyrical picture book illustrated by a two-time Caldecott Medalist, share in a blind child’s joyful experience of the changing seasons.
A SCHNEIDER FAMILY BOOK AWARD HONOR
Where I live, seasons change. I know because my fingers and toes, my ears, my mouth and nose, all tell me so.
Neveah is blind, but that doesn’t mean she can’t enjoy each of the four wondrous seasons of the year. She knows it’s winter when her boots go scruuunch in the snow and cold flakes land…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593308189 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593308182 |
| Author: | Janice Milusich, Chris Raschka |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House USA Children's Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 48 |
| Release Date: | 7 October 2025 |
| Weight: | 437g |
| Dimensions: | 262mm x 236mm x 11mm |
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Critics Review
★ “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
About The Author
Janice Milusich
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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