Book Review: The Snowy Day
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The Snowy Day is a simple, elegant story about a little boy’s experience with snow. It is very tactile, showing rather than telling the reader about snow’s characteristics as the little boy interacts with it visually, manually, and imaginatively. In one charming scene, he puts a snowball into his pocket “for later” before entering his warm house, and is disappointed later to find that it is gone.
This story really captures a child’s wonder at experiencing snow for the first time. The collage-type art is interesting and unusual, and it makes a very nice addition to your winter reading basket. Probably best for the 2-4 age range, although older children are also able to appreciate it.
Quena and Anthony (19 months), July 2009
Categories: 4 Stars, Age 00-04, Book Tree, Caldecott Medal, Classicalhomeschooling.org, Honey For a Child's Heart, NEH Summertime Favorites, Read-Aloud Handbook, What Stories Does My Son Need, World Books That Show
Tags: African American, Classics, Play, Snow, The Natural World, Weather, Winter
Posted on September 3, 2009
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