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Arctic White Hardcover – Picture Book, January 5, 2016

by Danna Smith (Author), Lee White (Illustrator)
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When you live in the Arctic in winter,
everything is a shade of white.


A young girl looks around her home in the Arctic and sees only white, white, white...but one day her grandfather takes her on a journey through the tundra.  And at the end of their cold walk across the ice, they find something special that brings color into their world.
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    1 - 2
  5. Dimensions
    10.21 x 0.35 x 8.24 inches
  6. Publisher
    Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
  7. Publication date
    January 5, 2016
  8. ISBN-10
    1627791043
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1627791045
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PreS-Gr 2—A girl trudges across the cold and seemingly colorless Arctic tundra with her grandfather, observing that in winter, everything is a shade of white: the blue-white of the tundra, the yellow-white of the polar bear, and the silver-white of the arctic fox. She wonders where all the color went… "Did the wind blow it away?" Ultimately, after much patience and a mysterious walk with others in their community, her secretive grandfather leads them to the swirling colors of the northern lights, which joyously "dance across the sky." While White's intricate watercolor and ink illustrations are impressive and Smith's poetic imagery thought-provoking (e.g., "Grandfather says hope is golden. You can only see it when you look into a snowy owl's eyes."), readers are never informed where the story takes place, nor the culture of the main characters. A younger audience may also find it confusing comprehending what it means to be a shade of white, particularly the reference to the faint and remote picture of the yellow-white polar bear. The last few pages of the swirling, glowing, swooping northern lights are impressive enough to inspire readers to see this natural phenomenon for themselves (if not through travel, then via a YouTube video). Still, a better read on the topic is Mindy Dwyer's Aurora: A Tale of the Northern Lights (Alaska Northwest, 1997), which includes some background information on this rare and fascinating subject. VERDICT A picturesque book that would be better appreciated with more clarity about its setting and culture.—Etta Anton, Yeshiva of Central Queens, NY

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“An engaging read-aloud for storytime and one-on-one sharing.” ―School Library Journal on Two at the Zoo

“Smith's picture book debut is a whirlwind trip to the zoo. . . . A great read-aloud.” ―Kirkus Reviews on Two at the Zoo

“This title inspires creative play, and is likely to be a treasure for years to come.” ―School Library Journal on Pirate Nap

“Beautiful, fun, and informative-a complete success.” ―School Library Journal on Balloon Trees

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) (January 5, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1627791043
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1627791045
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.21 x 0.35 x 8.24 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 34 ratings

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  1. Danna Smith

    Danna Smith

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    Danna Smith is an award-winning author known for her delightful and informative children’s books. She has written over twenty-five books for children, including “The Hawk of the Castle” (Candlewick), which was a 2018 Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Books of the Year, and “Rooftop Garden” (Barefoot Books). Her works range from board books, novelty books, and Little Golden Books for the youngest readers, to fiction and nonfiction picture books for older readers.

    She also has a poetry book (How Do You Haiku?) with activities that guide kids to create powerful haiku and a novel (The Complete Book of Aspen) that delves into the emotional journey of a girl named Aspen as she discovers a family secret that challenges her identity.

    When she was young, a pen was her favorite toy. She grew up weaving words into silly poems or stories that sparked emotion. She wrote her first poem when she was six, her first short story when she was ten, and her first picture book when she was seventeen. It took years of practice and perseverance before she sold her first manuscript to Disney-Hyperion in 2004.

    Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, Danna was exposed to all sorts of creatures through her father who trained, bred, and rehabilitated animals.  It was common to find bobcats, alligators, monkeys, hawks, and even vultures at her home.  A love of animals and nature has spilled over into her love of writing.  Today her favorite toy is a computer keyboard.

    Danna Smith’s upcoming works include “The Colors of Fall” (A Little Golden Book) releasing on August 6, 2024, “The Colors of Spring” (A Little Golden Book) and two board books (Little Simon) releasing in Spring 2025, and a picture book (Workman Kids) releasing in 2026.

    Every page turned is an adventure waiting to unfold! 📚✨

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  2. Lee White

    Lee White

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    Lee White has illustrated a number of children's books, including "Kate Who Tamed The Wind" and "Emma and the Whale." His latest, "This Pretty Planet," will be released in November 2020.

    He lives with his wife, son and two little kitties in Franklin, Tennessee.

    More of his work can be seen at www.leewhiteillustration.com.

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Caitlin Martin
5.0 out of 5 stars Used with Homeschool unit on the Arctic
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2024
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My 6 year old loved the story. The addition of the animals found in the Arctic in the story made him so happy! He’s an animal lover.
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Linda C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful story and illustrations!
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2019
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Such a beautiful way to introduce kids to the northern lights! Also loved the grandpa connection. Definitely a hit. I bought more than one and will keep it on my “gift for kids book list.”
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Robin C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful art and story
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2019
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Book in great shape....love this story and the excellent execution of art/illustration by Lee White :-)
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Bibliophile XIII
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun book
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2019
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My children love this book, they are big fans of the Aurora Borealis .
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5.0 out of 5 stars and perfect to give to every elementary class as part of ...
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2018
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Such a lovely story, and perfect to give to every elementary class as part of the annual theme day.
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LOIS &Joe LUNSFORD
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written and Illustrated.
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2017
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This is an amazing story full of admiration and awe. A wise Grandfather to learn from makes this a must read. We loved it.
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Creech
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book!
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2023
A stunningly beautiful little book--both text and art.
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Roth456
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2016
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Beautiful illustration and story!
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