Snowflake Bentley, by Jacqueline Briggs Martin, relates the life of one of Vermont's most colorful characters, Wilson 'Snowflake' Bentley. Fascinated by snow as a child, he was determined to capture the incredible beauty of snow crystals in photographs for the enjoyment of all. This picture book, illustrated with hand colored woodcuts, follows his path to eventual success.

Snowflake Bentley won the 1999 Caldecott Award for the most distinguished picture book of the year.

Houghton Mifflin  10 1/2" X 10 1/4"
1998 v hardcover $16.00