When It Starts to Snow (An Owlet Book) [Paperback]

Phillis Gershator (Author), Martin Matje (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: An Owlet Book

What if it starts
to snow?
What do you do?
Where do you go?

What if it starts to snow. What do you do? Where do you go?" So begins this winter story, as each animal--from a mouse to a bear--tells us what it will do and where it will go when the snow starts to fall. Each takes cover in its own special home, except for one. Can you guess who?

Phillis Gershator's chant-along verse encourages listener participation, and is best enjoyed when read aloud. The inquisitive text and dashing illustrations by Martin Matje make this a delightful picture book for reading under the covers when the weather gets chilly. Poetic and imaginative, When It Starts to Snow celebrates winter in all its cozy glory.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

"What if it starts to snow? What do you do? Where do you go?" So lilts the refrain in this delightful ode to winter wonderlands and freshly fallen snow. As the young narrator repeats his curious query, all manner of creatures answer in their own voices. "'I keep watch,' says the shiny black crow. 'Caw Caw Caw' when it starts to snow." "'I sit by the window,' says the cat. Big eyes glow when it starts to snow." Readers even learn the winter habits of otters and stoats in this informative, whimsical tale. Parisian illustrator Martin Matje's charming illustrations let the cool colors of winter evoke shivers and thoughts of warm mittens. A special bonus is the snowy scene where kids can find different animals hidden in a cave, rock pile, log, or hollow. "I can't sleep when the snow wants to play," says the young boy. "Three cheers for snow!" (Ages 4 to 8) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Publishers Weekly

"With words that roll off the tongue, pictures of charming woodland inhabitants and a dash of science, this book will have readers raring to go on a snow quest of their own," said PW in a starred review. Ages 4-7.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR); 1st edition (October 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805067655
• ISBN-13: 978-0805067651
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.9 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #443,620 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #43 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Baby-3 > Basic Concepts > Time

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a new favorite, December 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: When It Starts to Snow (Hardcover)

this book was under the tree on christmas morning and it is now our daughter's favorite book. she is almost two years old and is just beginning to enjoy longer picture books. the beautiful animal illustrations and simple, rhythmic verse are very captivating. we recommend it.