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 Crow & Snow
 Author: Broder, Robert

 Publisher:  Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (2020)

 Classification: Easy
 Physical Description: [41] p., col. ill., 22 x 28 cm

 BTSB No: 153961 ISBN: 9781534445956
 Ages: 4-8 Grades: K-3

 Subjects:
 Scarecrows -- Fiction
 Snowmen -- Fiction
 Friendship -- Fiction

Price: $22.58

Summary:
Crow, a scarecrow, is lonely standing in the cornfield until the farmer's children build a snowman next to him, starting a years-long friendship.

 Illustrator: Tallec, Olivier

Reviews:
   Kirkus Reviews (08/15/20)
   School Library Journal (10/01/20)

Full Text Reviews:

School Library Journal - 10/01/2020 Gr 1–2—A lonely white scarecrow spends his days alone in his cornfield, until the snow starts; then the farmer's children build a snowman next to the scarecrow, and the friendship of Snow and Crow begins. As the seasons pass, Crow looks forward to seeing his friend. Each Winter, Crow and Snow are steadfast companions until the time comes when the now grown children do not show up, and Snow is not rebuilt. Crow misses his friend and the opportunity to tell him how he feels. Eventually, new children arrive and, to Crow's delight, Snow is back. Crow has his chance: "'I love you.' 'I love you, too,' said Snow. Crow and Snow stood side by side. They were happy." Broder's somewhat flat text is matched by Tallec's wonderful, dynamic acrylic and pencil illustrations. Using various points of view and spot-on details, Tallec gives life to Snow, Crow and the landscape while keeping the story moving. VERDICT Purchase as needed; this story of seasonal friendship between a scarecrow and a snowman proves love triumphs all.—Catherine Callegari, Gay-Kimball Lib., Troy, NH - Copyright 2020 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.

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