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Footprints in the Snow (Hello Reader!, Level 1)

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This book evokes the peace of winter in the woods. Animals travel home, each in his/her own way. We see the animal moving in the woods, then snuggled up in its own cozy home. The illustrations are beautiful. I've purchased two copies so far--one for my sons and one for a cousin. I'd highly recommend this peaceful book to anyone with a beginning reader in the family.

This one is quite well done and is an excellent choice for the entry level reader. The text is quite simple, easy to follow and to the point, yet is, for some reason, very peaceful. You actually enjoy listening to the child read. I cannot say enough about the delightful paintings of the various animals in this book. Technically, the artist in spot on the money. I note that each picture leaves plenty of room open for discussion with the child as they read the book, or better yet, after they have read it several times. This is certainly one you will want to add to your child's library or your school library. Highly recommend this one.

In this beautiful book readers follow a variety of different wild animals home, as they seek shelter from a winter snowstorm. Vivid watercolor illustrations by Jacqueline Rogers set this level 1 beginning reader apart from others. Rogers uses contrasting warm and cold hues to distinguish between the cold outdoors during a winter storm and the coziness of home. Her realistic renderings will satisfy even the toughest critic, each page a new masterpiece. Young readers, especially animal lovers, will not only be captivated by the illustrations, but will also find Benjamin's simple text a comfort. Repetitive words and theme, and use of various action verbs keep the reader interested. More complex words are kept for the latter part of the book. This book will remind all readers of how peaceful yet powerful nature is. It is the perfect book to enjoy while curled up with a cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter day.

Another nice early childhood book with soft, pretty winter scenes/artwork, the inner illustrations are more pretty than even the cover with gentle winter snow. It concludes with a positive message of comfort and love. It is the type of book that helps children feel secure. It will also help them get to know different types of animals and their habitats. A warm, loving book for young children worth having at home or the classroom. Good to read to PreK children, or for early readers in K or early 1st grade.

This book may seem a little slow, but my students constantly ask me to read it with them. It is very easy to read, but incorporates many elements. There are action words like "stomp" and "scurry" (and "hop" and "runs" and "walk") and there are the animals themselves. After I read a page, I point to the animal and ask, "What is it?" and they answer. There are a few tricky animals in here like beaver, fox and squirrel. I find myself enjoying this book because it depicts an area similar to where my students live.

Beautifully illustrated story that is perfect for my emerging readers. It shows the harshness and beauty of winter as well as the comfort of various animals in their homes. Even as an adult teacher reading it to my class I was entranced by the quiet beauty that follows the entire story. It's simple to read, but even those simple words are smartly written.