About the Author

Kyo Maclear is a novelist, essayist and children's author. Her first children's book, Spork, was shortlisted for multiple awards and won le Prix Jeunesse des Libraires du Quebec. She lives in Toronto.Chris Turnham is an up-and-coming illustrator that is well- known for his architectural illustrations. This is his first picture book, and he also has two upcoming books with us that he is both writing and illustrating, 51 Reasons to Love the Rain and Mysterious Island.

Reviews

"A warm and engaging magical tale of friendship and the intrinsic beauty of nature."-School Library Connection
"Deftly pulls in the reader with spare, precise language and palette that evokes both winter and warmth."--Austin American-Statesman
"This ingeniously nondenominational tale brings a lovely serene pace to classic holiday themes like giving to others and gathering with dear ones."--The New York Times