First Snow

   

Perky faces. Scrambling feet.
Snowflakes falling! What a treat!

Follow a group of children as they first set their eyes on new-fallen snow, rush to get on their clunky boots and funky hats, and scurry outside to a winter wonderland. They make a snowman, an igloo, and snow angels, and although pretty tired, they still find the energy for a friendly snowball fight. When at last they come inside, a peaceful twilight emerges and the kids find themselves tucked in cozy beds dreaming of more snowfall overnight. With its lively pace and short rhyming stanzas, First Snow captures the excitement of a wintry day filled with great outdoor fun.

“Short sentences and spot-on rhythms give the outdoor adventure a bouncy excitement; toward the end, these same characteristics combine with somnolent words and phrases to calm readers in readiness for sleep:  Creamy chocolate—warm, not cold. // Peaceful twilight. Stories told. Shipman’s illustrations feature the children’s bright snow gear against a light blue and white snowy backdrop, the outdoor scenes wonderfully speckled with the still-falling snow.  A sweet suburban/rural contrast to the snowy day enjoyed by Peter in the city.”~ Kirkus Reviews

“Simple and sweet. Playful rhymes, adorable illustrations, and overall sense of joy and wonder combine to perfectly capture the thrill of a snow day through the eyes of children. From there, small details – such as the diverse cast, the care the older brother shows for his little sister, and the seamless transition from daytime snow activities to the unearthly wonder of a snow-covered world at night – make the book a treat from cover to cover. The length is great … A perfect story to get kids excited for winter ~ The Baby Bookworm.

“A lovely companion to Ezra Jack Keats’ A Snowy Day … Perfect for snowy day reading, preferably with some hot chocolate and a warm blanket and stuffed animal. Great for toddlers and easy readers alike!” ~ Mom Read It

“First Snow is a simple, rhyming story about the childhood joy of those very first snowflakes. Two siblings race to the window and confirm the snowfall. Then it’s jackets, mittens, friends, and fun. The weary pair returns home, ending the day staring out the window again—hoping for more snow overnight. This book perfectly captures the magic of winter fun.” ~ Lu and Bean Read

First Snow

By Nancy Viau
Illustrated By Talitha Shipman

Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN-13: 978-0807524404