{"product_id":"snow-horses-a-first-night-story-hardcover","title":"Snow Horses: A First Night Story - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePatricia MacLachlan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMicha Archer\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom Newbery Medal-winning author Patricia MacLachlan comes a cozy picture book of love, light, and community during New Year's and taking the past with us as we step into the future, brought to life with tender and intricate cut paper illustrations.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOn the very last evening before the new year, when the snow is falling soft and thick, two black horses wait for the jingle of their sled. As they ride about town, they will spread light to their beloved neighbors, bidding farewell to the last night--and saying hello to the first morning.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePatricia MacLachlan (1938-2022) was the author of many well-loved novels and picture books, including \u003ci\u003eSarah, Plain and Tall\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the Newbery Medal; its sequels, \u003ci\u003eSkylark\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCaleb's Story\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eEdward's Eyes\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe True Gift\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eWaiting for the Magic\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eWhite Fur Flying\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eFly Away\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eSnow Horses\u003c\/i\u003e. She lived in western Massachusetts. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMicha Archer illustrated \u003ci\u003eThe Wise Fool\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLola's Fandango\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePrairie Days\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSnow Horses\u003c\/i\u003e, and wrote and illustrated \u003ci\u003eDaniel Finds a Poem\u003c\/i\u003e. Working in collage and oil, her use of color and pattern is influenced by the folk art, crafts, and architecture of the countries she has visited and lived in. She realized the importance of the book as a teaching tool after teaching kindergarten and raising two children. Micha divides her time between Costa Rica and western Massachusetts, where she lives in the house she and her husband built, surrounded by gardens and forest to roam in.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 11 x 11.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 08, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snow Horses: A First Night Story\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44857610338374,"sku":"9781534473553","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/9882\/8870\/files\/UERrc2Jaa2t5Y3JISVp3c1hSMXJBUT09.webp?v=1775765439","url":"https:\/\/wandowl.com\/products\/snow-horses-a-first-night-story-hardcover","provider":"Wand \u0026 Owl Coffee Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}