{"product_id":"flurry-float-and-fly-the-story-of-a-snowstorm-9781547603503","title":"Flurry, Float, and Fly!: The Story of a Snowstorm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore the science of snow in this informative picture book with a lyrical read-aloud from award-winning author and poet Laura Purdie Salas.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eStars and columns fill the sky\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ewith dreams to flurry, float, and fly. \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen the first flakes of snow swirl toward the ground, it almost feels like magic. But in fact, it's science: a delicate process where cold air and moisture high in the sky work together to create tiny crystals that grow into sparkling snowflakes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLaura Purdie Salas's accessible, poetic text and Chiara Fedele's breathtaking art present the science behind snow \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e revel in the wonder of winter weather. Follow as the weather sets the stage for a glowing, snowy morning full of flakes that \u003ci\u003eflurry, float, and fly!\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn author's note delves deeper into the science of snow, making the book an excellent choice for classroom lessons on weather and seasons. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThere's more to explore! Also read \u003ci\u003eZap! Clap! Boom! The Story of a Thunderstorm.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Laura Purdie Salas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bloomsbury Publishing PLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/11\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.99lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.13h x 9.21w x 0.44d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781547603503\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/21\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2025 pg. 55\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaura Purdie Salas \u003c\/b\u003ehas written more than 130 books, including \u003ci\u003eZap! Clap! Boom! The Story of a Thunderstorm, Lion of the Sky\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eClover Kitty Goes to Kittygarten\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSnowman-Cold=Puddle\u003c\/i\u003e. Her books have earned the Minnesota Book Award, NCTE Notables, starred reviews, and more. Laura grew up in Florida, but she has lived in Minnesota all her adult life. She loves thunderstorms, snowstorms, and brainstorms.\u003cbr\u003elaurasalas.com \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eChiara Fedele\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator living and working outside Milan, Italy. Picture books she has illustrated include \u003ci\u003eOnce Upon a Hillside\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe First Notes\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Stars Will Be My Nightlight\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRewilding\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eFire Flight\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003echiarafedeleillustrator.it\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Laura Purdie Salas \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47430097895581,"sku":"9781547603503","price":37.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_de566234-e111-42f5-a9a5-7a4da82898f4.jpg?v=1763762982","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/flurry-float-and-fly-the-story-of-a-snowstorm-9781547603503","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}