Snowflake Bentley: A Caldecott Award Winner
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In this Caldecott Medal-winning picture book, the true story of Wilson Bentley and his singular fascination with snowflakes is rendered in rich prose and gorgeous artwork, perfect for the holidays, snow days, and everyday.
Wilson Bentley was always fascinated by snow. In childhood and adulthood, he saw each tiny crystal of a snowflake as a little miracle and wanted to understand them.
His parents supported his curiosity and saved until they could give him his own camera and microscope. At the time, his enthusiasm was misunderstood. But with patience and determination, Wilson catalogued hundreds of snowflake photographs, gave slideshows of his findings and, when he was 66, published a book of his photos. His work became the basis for all we know about beautiful, unique snowflakes today.
This biographical tribute to a very special farmer is the perfect holiday gift or snow day read.
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 09/28/1998
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 10.31h x 10.29w x 0.37d
ISBN: 9780395861622
Age: Ages 4-8
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 27678 / Snowflake Bentley
Award: Lupine Award - Winner
Award: Caldecott Medal - Winner
Award: Bookseller's Choice - Winner
Award: Parents Choice Award (Fall) (1998-2007) - Winner
Award: Red Clover Award - Nominee
Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 08/31/1998 pg. 75
School Library Journal 09/01/1998 pg. 194
Booklist 10/01/1998 pg. 323
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/1999 pg. 785
New York Times 01/17/1999 pg. 26
Kirkus Review - Children 07/15/1998 pg. 1038
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1998 pg. 104 - Superior,Well Above Average
ALA Notable Children's Books 01/01/1999 pg. 1303
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1999 pg. 104 - Superior,Well Above Average
About the Author
Martin, Jacqueline Briggs: - Jacqueline Briggs Martin is the author of Snowflake Bentley, winner of the 1999 Caldecott Medal, and The Lamp, the Ice, and the Boat Called Fish, an ALA Notable Book, a Bulletin Blue Ribbon Book, Riverbank Review Finalist, Notable Social Studies Trade book and winner of The Golden Kite Award for Illustration. She grew up on a farm in Maine much like the one in this story. She lives in Mt. Vernon, Iowa.Azarian, Mary: - Caldecott Medalist Mary Azarian is a consummate gardener and a skilled and original woodblock artist. Many of her prints are heavily influenced by her love of gardening, and her turn-of-the-century farmhouse is surrounded by gardens that reveal an artist's vision. Mary Azarian received the 1999 Caldecott Medal for SNOWFLAKE BENTLEY, written by Jacqueline Briggs Martin. She lives, skis, and gardens in Vermont.