Two unnamed siblings wake up to learn they have the day off of school! They spend all day playing out in the snow with each other and friends from the neighborhood.

This book captures the exuberance of childhood snow days -- no school, playing outside, snuggling up inside with hot chocolate and games. Kids in cold climates will identify with the characters' experiences on a snowy day off.

The illustrations showcase a diverse set of characters, including an African-American family at the center of the story. They also have several little details that add to the story (e.g., the open board game on one page spread lets the reader know games had been played, even though the text doesn't explicitly say that). ( )