The voice of the snow!

With lyrical text by Yuko Ohnari and luminous illustrations by Koshiro Hata, this picture book captures the hushed magic of freshly fallen snow and the joy of noticing small things: the squeak of a boot, the hush of snowflakes, and the quiet reply of nature itself. As the boy listens, the snow liste...

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Main Author: Ōnari, Yūko, 1965- (Author)
Other Authors: Hata, Kōshirō, 1963- (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Japanese
Published: Brooklyn, NY : Red Comet Press LLC, 2026.
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Summary:With lyrical text by Yuko Ohnari and luminous illustrations by Koshiro Hata, this picture book captures the hushed magic of freshly fallen snow and the joy of noticing small things: the squeak of a boot, the hush of snowflakes, and the quiet reply of nature itself. As the boy listens, the snow listens back. In this moment of mutual attention, children are reminded of the beauty in stillness, the playfulness in sound, and the quiet conversation we can have with the world around us.
Item Description:Originally published ©2025 in Japan as Yuki no koe.
Physical Description:1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 30 cm
ISBN:9781636552033
163655203X
Author Notes:

Koshiro Hata and Yuko Ohnar i are the husband-and-wife creative team behind several beloved picture books published in Japan, including Downpour: Splish! Splash! Ker-splash! --their English-language debut with Red Comet Press. In addition to illustrating, Ohnari is also a manga artist and writes essays and songs for children. The duo lives and works in Tokyo, Japan.