Somehow, this book is still magical even though I'm reading it in March when Spring is taunting us here in Alaska. I love the way Rylant describes different types of snow:

"The best snow is the snow that comes softly in the night, like a shy friend afraid to knock, so she thinks she'll just wait in the yard until you see her. This is the snow that brings you peace."

Gorgeous illustrations enhance the story, and make you feel all warm and cozy. ( )

Starting December off right. Beautiful illustrations. ( )

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.

Lush, expressive, acrylic paint illustrations show all the different kinds of snow described in the text: the kind that comes softly in the night, or during school, the kind that falls lightly or heavily. A perfect, cozy book for a snow day, or for a day you're wishing for snow. Features a grandmother and granddaughter, and a diverse bunch of other children.

See also: The Quiet Book by Deborah Underwood; Waiting for Snow by Marsha Diane Arnold, illustrated by Renata Liwska ( )

a girl and her family go outside in the snow and explore all the fun things that can be done in the snow
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