Snowflake Bentley

The book is a biographical portrait of Wilson Bentley, a farm boy who loved snowflakes so much that he learned to photograph them and share them with the world. In this Caldecott Medal–winning picture book, the true story of Wilson Bentley and his singular fascination with snowflakes is rendered in rich prose and gorgeous artwork, perfect for the holidays, snow days, and everyday. Growing up, Bentley saw each tiny crystal of a snowflake as a miracle and pursued a deeper understanding of them with the support of his parents. Despite initial misunderstanding of his enthusiasm, with patience and determination, Bentley catalogued hundreds of snowflake photographs, gave slideshows of his findings and, at the age of 66, published a book of his photos, which became the foundation of all known about beautiful and unique snowflakes today. This biographical tribute to a very special farmer makes the perfect holiday gift or snow day read.