Davy in the Snow

by Brigitte Weninger, Eve Tharlet (Illustrator), David Henry Wilson (Translator)

Overview

A compelling story of sibling togetherness. Join Davy and his little sister on a snowy and exciting winter adventure to visit Grandma and Grandpa Rabbit!

A deep blanket of snow covers the wintery forest! Davy and Mia are unstoppable. They set out with their sled and a cake to visit their grandparents. Grandpa Rabbit tells Davy the story of when he and his brother were lost in the snow, while Grandma Rabbit plays a game with Davy’s sister. Davy and his sister head home with a warm send off of cookies and juice. But when they tumble out of their sled, the way home becomes confusing in the deep snow. Luckily, big brother Davy remembers Grandpa Rabbit’s wise advice—stay in one place, keep warm, help will come soon. And so, cozy and warm, under a large fir tree with glowing branches, Davy and Mia tell stories and sing songs. Until at last—the family tracks down the two snow bunnies. Davy worries that it’s his fault, but his parents praise him for his responsible decisions.

Davy in the Snow is the latest in the popular Davy series, written by Brigitte Weninger and illustrated by Eve Tharlet. Over 25 years ago, this unbeatable duo created the cheeky rabbit with a head full of mischief, but who is also helpful and compassionate. And it is precisely this compassion that carries through the latest loveable story. What better way to talk about the solidarity between siblings!

“What makes these books about this character so appealing is that there is a little bit of Davy in everyone.” –School Library Journal (Praise for Happy Birthday, Davy!)

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780735845022
Publisher:	NorthSouth Books
Publication date:	09/12/2023
Series:	Davy
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.46(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Brigitte Weninger was born in Kufstein, Austria, and worked for 30 years as a nursery school teacher before devoting herself full-time to writing. She has published more than 70 books, which have been translated into 40 different languages and have won many awards. She also spends much of her time furthering the cause of reading, writing, and the narrative arts. She still lives in Kufstein.

Eve Tharlet was born in Alsace, France, grew up in Germany, and studied at the École supérieure des arts décoratifs in Strasbourg. She has been illustrating books since 1981, and has won numerous awards. She has become famous among children and grown-ups all over the world for the Davy books. She lives and works in Brittany.

David Henry Wilson, born in London, is a playwright, novelist, children’s book author, and translator. His plays have been produced in many well-known theaters in Great Britain as well as abroad, and his children’s books—especially the Jeremy James series—have been translated into many languages. His novel The Coachman Rat received critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic. For many years he lectured at the universities of Bristol (England) and Konstanz (Germany), where he founded the university theater. His translations from French and German cover many subjects, ranging from literary theory, art, travel, and general culture to children’s novels and picture books.

Editorial Reviews

"A sweet tale of independence and family support."

Kirkus Reviews

"A brave little rabbit applies advice from his grandfather to save the day in this touching tale of family devotion."

Foreword Reviews

"beautiful illustrations capturing the charm and mystery of a snowy day."

Children's Literature

"With its underlying them of solidarity between siblings, "Davy in the Snow" is a simply outstanding children's picture book for ages 4-8 and highly recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, and elementary school, and community library collections."

Midwest Book Review

2023-08-12
Two young rabbits have a winter adventure when they’re stranded on their way home from their grandparents’ house.

Davy convinces his mother that he and sister Mia are old enough to travel alone to their grandparents’ house to deliver a homemade piece of cake. After a nice visit, the pair leave for home, trying to beat the impending snow. They lose their way in the middle of the whiteout, but Davy remembers the wise advice of their grandfather and remains calm and makes a shelter to keep them warm and dry. With a happy ending and the family’s reunification, the story demonstrates the importance of keeping a level head during emergencies. Tharlet’s illustrations give the personified bunnies plenty of charm and personality. From Davy’s red, ear-hugging hat to the grandparents with their drooping ears, the rabbits are expressive and fully imagined. Originally published in Switzerland and translated from German, this tale feels appropriately reassuring—it never truly feels like the young rabbits are in jeopardy, but their situation is nonetheless a serious one. And though Davy and Mia do their best on their own, ultimately their parents and siblings come to the rescue—a lovely, age-appropriate way to resolve the situation. (This book was reviewed digitally.)

A sweet tale of independence and family support. (Picture book. 4-6)

Kirkus Reviews