I Hear the Snow, I Smell the Sea, Janice Milusich
I Hear the Snow, I Smell the Sea, Janice Milusich
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I Hear the Snow, I Smell the Sea

Author: Janice Milusich

Narrator: Jorjeana Marie

Unabridged: 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/07/2025

Categories: Children's Fiction


Synopsis

In this lyrical audiobook, share in a blind child's joyful experience of the changing seasons.

Where I live, seasons change. I know because my fingers and toes, my ears, my mouth and nose, all tell me so.

Neveah is blind, but that doesn't mean she can't enjoy each of the four wondrous seasons of the year.

She knows it's winter when her boots go scruuunch in the snow and cold flakes land softly on her tongue.

She knows spring has come by the smell of hyacinths, the bzzzz of a bee in her ear.

Summer is a trip to the beach, where she can hear the crash of ocean waves and the keowww of seagulls overhead.

And when Neveah's rake goes scritch scratch over fallen leaves and the air turns brisk, she knows it's autumn. Soon the cycle of seasons will begin anew.

In this poetic story, join Neveah as she uses her senses of touch, taste, hearing, and smell to vividly describe the changing seasons and the unique delights they each have to offer.

About The Author

Janice Milusich is a children's author and a teacher for the visually impaired, presently working with preschool students. She has an M.S. in Education for the Visually Impaired/Blind from Hunter, and her students and their experiences are often the inspiration for her writing. A graduate of Stony Brook's Children's Literature Fellowship and Renee LaTulippe's Lyrical Lab, her works for children include picture books and the chapter book series, Cleo's Big Ideas. She lives in Port Jefferson, NY with her family.Chris Raschka is a multi-award-winning author/illustrator of over 70 books for children. Named “one of the most original illustrators at work today” by Publishers Weekly, Raschka has won two Caldecott Medals (for our own A Ball for Daisy and The Hello, Goodbye Window), as well as a Caldecott Honor Award for Yo? Yes! His titles also include Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycle and Daisy Gets Lost, both of which received multiple starred reviews; Mary's Idea, which was named a 2023 New York Times Best Illustrated Book; and The Blue Table. He lives in New York City.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Lisha on November 12, 2025

As a TVI (teacher of the visually impaired) I so appreciate this book. It is thoughtfully done exploring with our senses in the four seasons all while promoting a positive image of a person who is blind.......more

Goodreads review by L on October 31, 2025

A touching and beautifully illustrated story that helps children understand and appreciate different ways of experiencing the world. A must-read for families and classrooms alike!......more

Goodreads review by Jill on October 20, 2025

Beautiful, Inclusive Gem for Every Classroom and Home! As a special education teacher, I am always on the lookout for inclusive and engaging books to add to my classroom library—and "I Hear the Snow, I Smell the Sea" completely stole my heart. This book is not only beautifully written, but it also th......more

Goodreads review by Annina on October 09, 2025

A perfect picture book blend of Janice Milusich's lyrical language which evoked all my senses and incredible art by Chris Raschka. I can't get over how well the two work together. A young girl named Neveah travels through the seasons with her mom, starting with winter. I can read it over and over ag......more

Goodreads review by Amber on November 03, 2025

I Hear the Snow, I Smell the Sea is a gentle, sensory-rich story that perfectly captures how a blind child experiences the changing seasons. Janice Milusich’s text is poetic and engaging, while Chris Raschka’s expressive illustrations add warmth and movement to every page. As a parent of a blind chil......more


Quotes

★ "Encouraging reflection, this is an immersive, empowering picture book about inclusion, abilities, and appreciation of 'wonders all around.'" —Booklist, starred review

★ "A lovely look at the seasons, and an excellent choice for story time, showing the sensory experience of a child who wholly embraces every moment." —School Library Journal, starred review

"A thoughtfully crafted celebration of the rich sensory world that surrounds us all." —Kirkus Reviews

"Raschka’s watercolor and oil pastel artwork evokes nature’s cycles as shifting color palettes connote the passage of time while capturing the loving relationship between parent and child." —Publishers Weekly

"This charming picture book offers a gentle reminder to slow down and allow yourself the wondrous opportunity to connect with the given moment." —The Bulletin

"The book....simply conveys and celebrates the richness of sensory experience that exists even without sight....A welcome addition to the oeuvre of picture books about disability and the senses." —The Horn Book