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Snow [Hardcover]

Cynthia Rylant (Author), Lauren Stringer (Illustrator)
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November 1, 2008 3 and upP and up

Cynthia Rylant’s lyrical descriptions of the sights and feelings evoked by falling snow blend gorgeously with the rich and beautiful world created by Lauren Stringer’s illustrations, in which a young girl, her friend, and her grandmother enjoy the many things a snowy day has to offer.

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PreSchool-Grade 2—A single snowflake on a midnight-blue marbled background ushers readers into this quiet celebration of snow that "comes softly in the night like a quiet friend" or falls so "heavy [it buries] cars up to their noses." In brief, lyrical text, Rylant states that snow helps us notice "the delicate limbs of trees" and "the light falling from a lamppost." It brings the delight of making snow angels and sledding and returning home to enjoy a warm drink. She urges readers to savor the phenomenon, for it remains only briefly. Stringer's acrylic paintings make use of small boxed scenes, full and three-quarter spreads, or full-page pictures framed in white, to display a world of snow-filled wonders. Varying perspectives help readers come up close to a group of multiethnic children gazing longingly at the flakes falling outside their classroom window and then view them from above as, clad in their puffy winter gear, they are finally released to cavort in its depths. There are interior views of a grandparent and child enjoying cozy activities at home and exterior scenes of the two enjoying a walk as twilight bathes the snow in pink hues. This is a gentle gem while Uri Shulevitz's Snow (Farrar, 2004) is a livelier treatment of the topic.—Marianne Saccardi, formerly at Norwalk Community College, CT
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*Starred Review* Snow is not an uncommon subject in picture books, but few have both the grace and exuberance of this lovely collaboration featuring Rylant’s evocative words and Stringer’s entrancing paintings. This celebration looks at snow in all its permutations and considers the effects it has on those the flakes fall upon. Is the best snow “the snow that comes softly in the night . . . the snow that brings you peace”? Perhaps it’s the heavy snow that sends you home from school, or the delicate fall that makes you notice the lace on trees. The artwork, whether oversize pictures of children at play, cozy household vignettes, or double-page spreads so packed with snow readers will want to reach in and make a snowball, is full of joy. Yet even in the midst of all this happiness, Rylant reminds readers “that nothing lasts forever except memories.” Fortunately, children will have this book in hand so they can experience the pleasure of a wintry day even after the snow is gone and the world has turned a soft green. Preschool-Grade 2. --Ilene Cooper

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  • Hardcover: 40 pages
  • Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books (November 1, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0152053034
  • ISBN-13: 978-0152053031
  • Product Dimensions: 12.4 x 9.7 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #30,210 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Cynthia Rylant is the author of numerous distinguished novels and picture books for young readers. In addition to her beginning-reader series: Henry and Mudge, Poppleton, and Mr. Putter and Tabby, as well as her Cobble Street Cousins early-chapter series, she is also the author of the Newbery Medal-winning Missing May, the Newbery Honor Book A Fine White Dust, and two Caldecott Honor-winning picture books.

 

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Rylant's best book yet!, February 5, 2009
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My children (ages 5 & 7) love this book. I've also read it to two groups of third graders and my 6th grade advanced English class. This book is incredibly well written! The words feel like falling snow! It's a warm, heartfelt sentiment about snow of which children in Ohio can certainly relate. For grade 6, I used it as a jumping off point for a writing in class and served cocoa while we read it. A must have for children's book collectors.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book for all the little snow bunnies out there!, October 14, 2009
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There are all kinds of snow. There is the kind snow that "comes softly in the night." swirling outside in the night until the little children wake up to visit with it. There is the kind that "begins to fall in fat, cheerful flakes" whenever you'd rather be out in it instead of where you are. Snow is beautiful and it swirls in all different kinds of ways and times for every child to enjoy. Some snows are heavy, while others just flutter to the ground.

"Children love snow
better than anyone does,
and they never complain
as they pull on their
red boots and mittens
and make plans
to catch
wet flakes
on their tongues."

The collaboration between the author and the illustrator in Snow is perfect. The words and illustrations mesh exceedingly well and the joy of falling snow is almost palpable. The art work is beautiful and busy and even the very young child will enjoy this book without knowing how to read. This is a great book for all the little snow bunnies out there!
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!, January 19, 2009
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My kids were mesmerized with the flow of the story and the wonderful illustrations. I loved it as much as the children.
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