Snow! Snow! Snow!

Author: Harper, Lee

Edition: Illustrated

Format: Picture Book

Number Of Pages: 40

Details:

One night the wind howled, and the snow fell and fell and fell and fell... From School Library Journal PreSchool-K—The snow comes down all through the night, creating perfect sledding conditions for the next day. Two pups get bundled up and head outside with their dad, pile onto a sled, and head down the hill. They hit a bump and go soaring into the air, and three spreads show them blissfully sailing alongside the birds. When they are struck with the realization that they can't really fly, they crash to earth, right before the requisite, "Again! Again!" Harper's watercolor illustrations are simple, yet effective. Readers get a good sense of the cold, crisp snow and billowing clouds, and the characters' faces are expressive. Children will enjoy this reminder of how much fun winter can be.

— Ieva Bates, Ann Arbor District Library, MI END

From Booklist After a night of falling snow, two children (well, OK, dogs dressed in pajamas) look out on a day that’s perfect for sledding. Once dressed for the cold, they climb an enormous hill with their father. All three pile onto the sled and speed downward. Hitting a bump, they take off, flying though the air for a few pages, seemingly soaring above the clouds until, suddenly, gravity kicks in and “SPLOOMPH!” they land, their fall cushioned by the snow at the bottom of the hill. In the paintings, snowy landscapes and cloudy skies create lovely backdrops, while the expressive, cartoonlike characters bring energy and good-natured fun to the artwork. Short and simple, the text on each double-page spread varies from a dozen words to none at all. Even toddlers will soon chime in on what’s sure to be their favorite line, “Uh-oh,” not to mention echoing the little dogs’ cry after their snowy landing, “Again! Again!” Preschool-Kindergarten. --Carolyn Phelan

Reviews:

"This is a celebration of snow and speed, pure and simple -- readers will understand exactly why, after landing with a bone-rattling SPLOOMPH, the kids have only one thing to say: 'Again! Again!'" -- Kirkus

"Readers get a good sense of the cold, crisp snow and billowing clouds, and the characters' faces are expressive. Children will enjoy this reminder of how much fun winter can be." -- School Library Journal

"Even toddlers will soon chime in on what's sure to be their favorite line, 'Uh-oh,' not to mention echoing the little dogs' cry after their snowy landing, 'Again! Again!'" -- Booklist

About the Author:

Lee Harper attended the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia. His first book, Woolbur written by Leslie Helakoski was published by Harper Collins.  He is also illustrating Looking for the Easy Life by Walter Dean Meyers due out Fall 2010.  He lives and works in Doylestown, Pennsylvania with his wife Krista and their two sons Will and Dan.   Snow!  Snow! Snow! is the first book Mr. Harper has both written and illustrated....

EAN: 9781416984542

Release Date: 20-10-2009

Languages: English

Item Note: Good shape with typical wear. Has a remainder mark. Hardcover Used - Very Good Ships fast! 2009

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood

Binding: Hardcover