Product details
- ISBN 9788000070759
- Dimensions: 269 x 210mm
- Publication Date: 10 Oct 2024
- Publisher: Albatros nakladatelstvi as
- Publication City/Country: CZ
- Product Form: Hardback
- Language: English
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When the first snow falls, even a backyard can become a world of adventure.
The First Snow is a tender picture book for young children that captures the magic of a snowy day through the eyes of Agnes and Stefan. As fresh snow transforms their garden, imagination takes over and familiar spaces become something new. With soft, poetic language and enchanting illustrations, this story invites children to join the siblings as they explore a winter landscape filled with wonder, play, and quiet joy.
Perfect for cozy read-aloud moments, The First Snow celebrates the beauty of childhood imagination and the simple pleasures of seasonal change. Ideal for families, caregivers, and educators, this timeless winter story encourages creativity, togetherness, and a sense of adventure. A lovely addition to any child’s library, it is especially well suited for sharing on chilly days when snow and stories go hand in hand.
Key Features:
- Gentle Winter Picture Book: Captures the magic and excitement of a child’s first snowy day.
- Imagination-Led Storytelling: Shows how ordinary spaces can become extraordinary through play.
- Poetic Language and Beautiful Illustrations: Creates a calming, immersive reading experience.
- Perfect for Young Children: Ideal for preschool and early elementary readers.
- Great for Seasonal Reading and Gifting: A cozy story to share during wintertime.
For more than 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children’s books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a love of learning in young minds. From novelty and board books to picture books, pop ups, and nonfiction, Albatros Media is dedicated to creating high-quality books that inspire imagination and discovery.
Marie Stumpfova is a visual artist, illustrator, and author who loves crossing over into other disciplines and graphic techniques. In recent years, her primary focus has shifted towards her freelance work, which encompasses drawing, painting, and printmaking, and she has transitioned away from creating content for children and now concentrates on exploring feminine themes. As a member of the Association of Czech Graphic Artists, Marie has earned numerous prestigious book awards in the Czech Republic, where she lives.
Radek Maly is a Czech writer, poet, translator, and university teacher. He has achieved international success through his young adult book Franz Kafka: A Man of His Time and Our Own (2017) and his picture book Our Cat’s Day (2023). His non-fiction books Atlas of Extinct Animals (2021), Atlas of Endangered Animals (2021), and Atlas of Prehistoric Animals (2024) have been translated into several languages, and his poetry collection for children Postman Wind (2011) was entered on the IBBY Honour List.
