Snip...Snip...Snow! [Paperback]

Nancy Poydar (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up

What could be more boring than a winter without snow? Even when the weatherman forecasts snow, it doesn't arrive. For now, Sophie will have to do with the paper snowflakes she makes at school. But as Sophie is taping her creations to the window, she notices something outside--a teeny, tiny something that promises winter fun is finally on the way.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2. Sophie is disappointed that although the weather is frosty cold, no snow has fallen. Finally, a winter storm is forecast, but it does not materialize on schedule. In school, she and her classmates decide to make their own paper snowflakes; when Sophie tapes her paper creation to the window, she sees real flakes drifting down at last. The children enjoy the beauty of the quiet snowfall as they walk home, and participate in all their favorite winter activities the next morning. The vigorous text and bright illustrations not only capture the youngsters' unconditional love of snow, but also, amusingly, the adults' disenchantment with it. Sweeping, double-page spreads show expressive, lively cartoon figures against more realistic backgrounds of home, school, and the outdoors. Instructions for making paper snowflakes are included. A seasonal treat for all of those impatient children who anticipate the arrival of wintry weather.?Patricia Pearl Dole, formerly at First Presbyterian School, Martinsville, VA
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From Kirkus Reviews

Those who have waited impatiently for the arrival of the first snow will be in perfect sympathy with Sophie. Winter has arrived- -the trees are bare, the ground is hard, and she has to wear her heavy jacket. So where is the snow? Sophie can't wait for sledding, snowballs, and snowmen. Then the weather forecast comes--snow is on the way. Sophie prepares her sled and snowboots and everything she needs for a snowman. She can hardly sleep, but in the morning there's still no snow. In desperation Sophie asks her teacher if they can make snowflakes, and the class creates an indoor paper snowstorm. As Sophie tapes a paper snowman up in the window she sees that tiny flakes are falling and by the next morning, there's plenty of snow to play in. Children will appreciate the predictability, and Poydar uses fluid illustrations to capture all of Sophie's impatience and her unbridled enthusiasm when the snow finally arrives. (Picture book. 4-8) -- Copyright ©1997, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Holiday House (September 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823414159
• ISBN-13: 978-0823414154
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.8 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #747,722 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Snow's a-comin'! But will it arrive on time?, January 30, 2008

By 

Corinne H. Smith (Athol, MA USA) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)    (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)   

This review is from: Snip, Snip...Snow! (Hardcover)

Sophie gets excited when she hears the weather forecast predicting snow for the next day. Unfortunately, the snow doesn't arrive in time to cancel school. But while Sophie and her classmates are cutting out snowflakes, some real ones begin to fall outside. Will it be enough to get a Snow Day tomorrow? A realistic storyline with colorful illustrations. Included are basic instructions for creating one's own paper snowflakes.