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Snow Day!

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Nothing thrills the heart of a child more than the prospect of a day home from school. So when the weatherman predicts an overnight snowfall, his words jump-start the imagination. What will we do tomorrow when we're snowed in? The mind reels at the possibilities! But as with many dreams devoutly to be wished, stark reality shows up with vastly different plans. This picture book confirms the fact that no matter how old you are, the term "snow day" just might be the most exciting and magical phrase in the English language.

Lester Laminack's story is "spot on." Adam Gustavson's colorful and realistic illustrations provide snapshots that lead readers into believing they know how the book will turn out. Gotcha! A great read-along for parents and children, and it's difficult to judge who might enjoy the story more.

Good seller. Shipping was fast and the book was as promised.
Read the book to my first grade class and they couldn't
believe the ending. Was a good springboard book for
writing.

"Did you hear that? Did the weatherman just say what I thought he did? Did he say...SNOW? Oh please, let it snow. Lots and lots of snow." -- From Snow Day!

Let me tell you, I thought this book rocked when I "just" read it through. And my 12 year old? He LOVED it. But now that I've heard the companion CD that comes nestled within a plastic pouch in the book cover...

WOW! Now, I can't NOT read Snow Day! without hearing the delightfully giddy southern drawl of author Lester L. Laminack reading his book!

I love it that we're not sure who the narrator is until the end. (And the companion CD features the author sharing his inspiration for the book--and she happens to make an appearance in Snow Day!, too!)

The artwork by Adam Gustavson is amazing--so vibrant and full of expression! Every time I read this book, I smile. It's that enchanting. (And when I had my son read a whole stack of books and rate them, this one received HIGHEST praise--"10 out of 10 stars!", he exclaimed.)

If you're looking for an adorable kid's book that pays tribute to the longed-for snow day, you MUST get this book! I've read and reviewed dozens, and I have to say, it's one of THE best children's books I've ever come across. And the companion CD? How wonderful that it features book narration (with and without prompts) AND a brief talk from the author!

Highly recommended!

-- Janet Boyer, author of Back in Time Tarot

This book was introduced to me at a teacher's workshop. This book is great for upper elementary literacy lessons - including writer's and reader's workshops - as well as a great wintery bedtime story. It is great for teaching point of view. This is a fun story with a cute twist at the end!

Warm, funny, touching! You'll love snuggling up with this one. It truly captures the yearning we all have for a snow day and the surprise ending is best of all. - Biblio Reads Children's Book Review

As I live in a snowy part of the country, when I saw the title I knew I had to purchase Snow Day! I knew my students could relate to the character's anticipation of a day off from school - little did I realize how much *I* would relate, too! Fun read aloud for elementary age students.