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A Big Bed for Little Snow Hardcover – Picture Book, October 15, 2019

by Grace Lin (Author)
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A companion to the Caldecott Honor book A Big Mooncake for Little Star!

A heartwarming and tender picture book introducing readers to their first snow, from award-winning, bestselling author-illustrator Grace Lin.




When it was quiet, Little Snow grinned and then jumped, jumped, jumped!




Little Snow loves the new big, soft bed Mommy made him for the long, cold winter nights. But Mommy says this bed is for sleeping, not jumping! What happens when he can't resist jump, jump, jumping on his new fluffy, bouncy bed?




Bestselling and award-winning author Grace Lin artfully introduces young readers to their first snow through striking illustrations and heartwarming moments.
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    AD430L
  6. Dimensions
    8.9 x 0.65 x 11.45 inches
  7. Publisher
    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  8. Publication date
    October 15, 2019
  9. ISBN-10
    0316478369
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0316478366
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Once Upon a Book by Grace Lin and Kate Messner A Big Mooncake for Little Star by Grace Lin I Am an American: The Wong Kim Ark Story by Grace Lin, illustrated by Julia Kuo Ling and Ting: Not Exactly the Same! by Grace Lin The Year of the Dog by Grace Lin Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin
Once Upon a Book A Big Mooncake for Little Star I Am an American Ling & Ting: Not Exactly the Same! The Year of the Dog Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
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Share Grace Lin's award-winning books with children of all ages! From award-winning and bestselling picture book creators Grace Lin and Kate Messner comes a modern folktale about the joy of reading. This stunning picture book creates a heartwarming original story that explains phases of the moon. Introduces young readers to the young man who challenged the Supreme Court for his right to be an American citizen and won. Ling and Ting are twins. They have the same brown eyes. They have the same pink cheeks. They have the same happy smiles. A special edition of a modern classic by the Newbery-Award winning and bestselling author of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon. A fantasy crossed with Chinese folklore, this is a timeless story reminiscent of The Wizard of Oz and The Girl Who Drank the Moon.

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An ALA Notable Book for Children




"A sweet and clever modern myth..."―Kirkus

*"A wondrous, wintery read."―Horn Book, starred review

"A beguiling contemporary origin story."―Publishers Weekly

"...heartwarming tale of human nature."―Booklist

"...Lin's spirited text is tailor-made for reading aloud, and the homey treatment of a grand phenomenon again delights. "―BCCB

"...bound to be a bedtime favorite."―School Library Journal

"...gorgeous winter fable..."―The New York Times

About the Author

Grace Lin is the award-winning and bestselling author and illustrator of Starry River of the Sky, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, The Year of the Dog, The Year of the Rat, Dumpling Days, and Ling & Ting, as well as pictures books such as The Ugly Vegetables and Caldecott Honor book A Big Mooncake for Little Star. Grace lives with her husband and daughter in Western MA, where they get plenty of winter snow. Her website is www.gracelin.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (October 15, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0316478369
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316478366
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD430L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.9 x 0.65 x 11.45 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 68 ratings

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Hello! Thanks so much for your interest in me and my books!

I grew up in Upstate NY with my parents and 2 sisters, whom are featured in many of my books, including "Dim Sum For Everyone!" and my novels, "The Year of the Dog" and "The Year of the Rat." My mother and I were the star characters in my first book, "The Ugly Vegetables"--I cut both my sisters out of that story! They were quite upset with me and made me promise never to cut them out again. And since then, I haven't...yet.

While many of my books highlight my family, not all of them do. My Newbery Honor-winning novel "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon," is an Asian inspired fantasy that some people call a Chinese 'Wizard of Oz,' and my early reader "Ling & Ting" is inspired by the old 'Flicka, Dicka & Ricka' books I read when I was young.

I hope you enjoy my books. Please visit my website: www.gracelin.com for more info about them (behind the scene stories and pictures) as well as other amusing anecdotes!

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MARS
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely picture book!
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2023
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I gave this beautiful gift to a mom and her young son who happen to look similar to the characters. It was perfect timing as he was in the middle of transitioning to a big bed from his crib. The story and pictures are delightful!
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Sarah S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Playful!
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2019
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Grace Lin does it again! This book put such a smile to my face and my almost 5 year old daughter’s face as I read the words. The writing and pictures are so playful and fun. Who wouldn’t love to jump on a big, fluffy, bouncy bed!
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Michele Dent
5.0 out of 5 stars Traditions and customs into cultural context
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2020
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Grace Lin is a gifted author of children's literature that puts traditions and customs into cultural context, that is understandable for even very young children. The illustrations are engaging and support the understanding of the story.
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Bookgirl
4.0 out of 5 stars Another Delightful "Pourquoi Story" from Grace Lin
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2019
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I love the whimsical, mythical way in which Grace Lin links a little boy bouncing on his cloud-bed with the release of feathery snow from the skies. I'm always up for a good "pourquoi story," a fictional narrative that attempts to explain why something is the way it is, and Lin's are endearing.

I was first introduced to this author in "A Big Mooncake for Little Star"--which, like "A Big Bed for Little Snow" depicts a charming celestial child's small, repeated acts of disobedience as the reason behind some meteorological phenomonon. The waxing and waning of the moon in "A Big Mooncake for Little Star." The snowfall in "A Big Bed for Little Snow." Both of these books delightfully capture the imagination and are beautifully illustrated. But as they both employ the exact same narrative technique, I didn't find myself quite as enraptured as the first time I was introduced to it. Almost, but not quite. A lovely book, nonetheless, especially for snow lovers like myself, and one sure to become a seasonal favorite.
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AKG
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended!
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2019
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Wonderful, whimsical story with beautiful illustrations. We appreciated seeing an Asian American main character and family.
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LibraryMom
5.0 out of 5 stars A New Favorite!
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2020
I absolutely loved Grace Lin’s Caldecott Honor book, A Big Mooncake for Little Star, so I was thrilled to learn she created a companion book, A Big Bed for Little Snow, and it did not disappoint!

Little Snow is excited for his new bed made out of feathers and when Mama isn’t looking, he sneaks in a few lively jumps. With each bounce, the bed rips a little until feathers begin to trickle out. Observant readers will notice how his bed resembles a cloud and in a striking scene will delight in watching the feathers fall as snow on rooftops.

Grace Lin masterfully plays with white space and captures the sweetest emotions on her characters’ faces. This book is both charming and elegant and sure to be a popular read aloud for a winter-themed storytime or while cuddling up with a loved one during bedtime.
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Anoymous
5.0 out of 5 stars A good story for fun.
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2020
Loved the overall idea. It's fun relating it with snow. Kiddos loved it !! Especially turning the pages whenever the child is waiting for his mom's footsteps. All in all very nice.
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James Roberts
4.0 out of 5 stars Snow fall story
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2020
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Sweet simple story to explain to young kids why it snows. The illustrations are very warm and soft and there are some nice closeups that you don't get too often in a children's book. The book flows easily and is quite humorous at times. This would be great as a bedtime story. Early readers will have no problem on their own. I can imagine, during winter when it snows, parents saying to their kids, "Uh-oh, Little Snow must be jumping on his bed!"
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