Into the Snow

"Working with oil pastels, gouache, acrylics, and colored pencil, Saito creates tableaux characterized by thick, soft lines, comfortably rounded shapes, and warm colors--there's hardly a hint of black or gray, and soft blobs of pink suggest cherry blossoms, further sweetening the mood. This child is not Peter on an urban odyssey; the adventure appears to take place entirely within the confines of the child's backyard. Though Mommy is nearby, she gives the child, who has recognizably East Asian features, space for delicious independence. Thrillingly cozy." -- Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews "This is an empowering read for small children who will want their own explorations on a joyous snowy day. [...] this book evokes the feel of a snow day perfectly." ---- Waking Brain Cells "Pure joy: it's what one apple-cheeked toddler experiences as he dives headlong into the snowy day outside, and it's what readers will feel as they follow along." Publishers Weekly "A story that feels good, the way all real things do." FictionDB