Snowflake Bentley

K-3
Snowflake Bentley

Snowflake Bentley

By: Jacqueline Briggs Martin

Winner of the 1999 Caldecott Medal, Snowflake Bentley tells the story of a Vermont farm boy who loved snow so much he spent his life learning to photograph its delicate beauty. With warm, woodcut illustrations by Mary Azarian, this inspiring biography celebrates one man's passion for sharing the wonder of snowflakes with the world. Perfect for ages 4–8.

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1999 Caldecott Medal winner

Snow in Vermont is as common as dirt. Why would anyone want to photograph it? Snowflake Bentley is a biographical portrait of a farm boy who loved snowflakes . . .and who loved them so much that as he grew up he learned to photograph them and share them with the world. Features gorgeous, Caldecott-winning woodcut illustrations by Mary Azarian. Ages 4-8
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Used in Seasons Afield K-3

  • By: Jacqueline Briggs Martin

  • Pages: 31

  • ISBN: 9780547248295

  • Media: Paperback

  • Reading level: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
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