A boy, his grandfather and the snow geese at the heart of a new picture book
Angela Burke Kunkel’s “Snow Geese Season,” illustrated by E. B. Goodale, follows a child navigating two homes and finding reassurance with his grandfather and Vermont’s migrating snow geese. Random House Studio plans to publish the 40-page book for children ages 4 to 8 on September 29, 2026.
By StoryBreak
Published October 25, 2026 at 11:01 AM EDT
“Snow Geese Season” follows a boy whose life is divided between two homes. In Vermont, he spends time with his grandfather and watches migrating snow geese, finding comfort in that relationship and in the birds’ return.
Angela Burke Kunkel wrote the book, and E. B. Goodale created the illustrations. Kunkel has said the story developed from a childhood experience involving time with family while her parents were separated. Goodale made two trips to Vermont while working on the artwork.
Random House Studio has scheduled the 40-page book for publication on September 29, 2026. The publisher lists it for children ages 4 to 8 and gives its ISBN as 9780593905722.
The book has also received a 2026 Silver Medal from the Society of Illustrators Original Art Show. The recognition comes as the book’s story and artwork center on the boy’s connection with his grandfather and the snow geese returning to Vermont.
Sources & Further Reading
- Iowa Public Radio
- Penguin Random HousePrimary source
- E. B. GoodalePrimary source
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