Winter White

From School Library Journal Kindergarten-Grade 3. An original pourquoi tale of the Far North, wherein Winter (a polar bear) maneuvers a tricky swap with Fox and Lemming, trading snow for sunshine. His clever plot causes just enough discomfort (and pleasure) on both sides to spark semi-annual switches that create the Arctic seasons. Ryder's lively, imaginative text is richly enhanced by Lacey's sparkling, realistic watercolors depicting Fox and Lemming in their new white Winter-given coats, as they trick Winter and are tricked in return.?Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NYCopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. About the Author Joanne Ryder has always loved pandas, starting with the very first small panda toy she had as a child. She has continued to be fascinatd by these rare and wonderful animals throughout her career as a writer. She is the award-winning author of numerous picture books, including