
I love the Russian folktale of The Snegurochka, and that‘s what this book is about. Illustrated by the beloved Tomie dePaola, this version has a different ending. If you know anything about pagan lore and teaching, you‘ll see the similarities here to such figures as the Green Man, Oak King, Holly King, Callieach, and more. This is one of my favorite folktales and I plan on getting the Russian versions as well for their art and linguistics.
Not sure why I feel compelled to follow up on my last post about shoveling with this information, but please humor me. 🥴🤪. A big old 12-18” of snow and high winds for two days.
Over 5,000 lbs. of snow had to be pulled off the upper roof to the porch roof and then 3 of us shoveled the porch roof to the ground. That pile on the ground is up to my nose. And a nor‘easter will start tomorrow. I feel like I‘ve been shoveling for weeks. This weekend it will be just me, the books and watching the snow fall.
My daughter claimed not to know Robert Frost* so I took tonight‘s walk as an opportunity to introduce her.
*It‘s also possible she was trying to shut me down so I didn‘t embarrass her by reciting Robert Frost on our walk.
Indeed it is and indeed they are! 🤓🤓🤓
Snow and icicles on Hilton Head Island, SC! This NEVER happens. Time for books and hot beverages all day long. ❄️❄️❄️