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The Snow Man follows the story of billy barr (he does not capitalize his name), an unassuming man who finds solace in the solitude of the Rocky Mountains. His companions are a skunk and a pine marten, the only residents of the abandoned shack he calls home. Bored and cut off from society, Billy turns to documenting the area's snowfall, diligently filling notebooks with daily observations of temperature and snowfall. He notices changes in animal behavior, like their hibernation patterns, which become irrefutable evidence of climate change's impact.

What I Liked: I enjoyed reading this non-fiction book about an ordinary man who made a big impact. Billy's seemingly simple act of recording snowfall contributes to significant research, a testament to the impact anyone can have. The concluding pages delving into billy's past give readers insight into how billy ended up in Colorado and how he was able to give his research to scientists. The book's illustrations are stunning, awash in blues and purples that perfectly capture the beauty of wintery landscapes.

I recommend The Snow Man for readers who appreciate non-fiction and are interested in climate change.