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The Big Snowdown

Katy Hudson
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Year
2025
Language
English
Publisher
Capstone

About

The big moment is here-the start of the annual winter games! Most of the forest animals have trained all year, honing their skills to compete in a variety of events. Owl hasn't trained at all. But Owl isn't worried! She's always the best at everything without having to train or practice. Her natural talent and confidence are enough-or so she thinks. Best-selling author/illustrator Katy Hudson brilliantly showcases themes of self-awareness, friendship, and the difference between being confident and being arrogant in this entertaining picture book.

Related Subjects

  • Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
  • Social Themes
  • Juvenile Fiction
  • Friendship
  • Emotions & Feelings

Reviews

"A cocky bird realizes the value of hard work in Hudson's fable-like account of a wintry woodland competition. Accustomed to being at the top of the food chain (as noted by several pennants in her tree house), Owl assumes she'll sweep the "Big Snowdown." During events including igloo building, icicle playing, snow angel making, and downhill skiing, however, the avian protagonist repeatedly sees other forest creatures come out on top through their steady and deliberate effort ("and rightfully so," a refrain concludes)-a contrast with her own untrained showings. Dusky painterly renderings adeptly convey sporting action and Owl's wide-eyed disappointment. In the competition's aftermath, the overconfident fowl realizes that "her friends deserved to win," and the book rushes to a close with scenes of Owl being coached by the others in prep for next year's competition. It's a work that emphasizes themes of community support, hard work, and earning one's place. Ages 4-8. (Aug.)"
Publishers Weekly

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Katy HudsonAuthor