Winter's First Snowflake

By: Cheri L. Hallwood

Summary:

Winter is here and it's time for snow. A young snowflake wonders out loud about the journey to earth.

Reader Enjoyment Factors:

The story is simple, allowing curiosity to move with each page, as well as chances to invite kids to add their own feelings and create an ending all their own.

Content Awareness Factors:

None, really.

Little Kid Reaction

We couldn't turn the pages fast enough. When we asked our preschooler what s/he liked best, the answer was "it's purple."

Parent Reaction

The illustrations are just beautiful; soft colors help create the quiet hush we always sense with the first snow of the year.

Type of Book:
This is a seasonal picture book.

Educational Themes:

The theme is seasonal: what happens in winter. You can use the story as a prelude to going out in the snow (or enjoying cocoa AFTER the snow), or as an introduction to poetry or creative writing.

Reading Level:
0.0

Recommended Age To Read By Yourself:
9 to 11

Recommended Age To Read Together:
2 to 8

Age of child:
Read with a 4 1/2 year old child

Purchase Recommendation:
Borrow. The seasonal nature and the simplicity of its telling limit the long-term value of the book.

Title	Winter's First Snowflake
Author	Cheri L. Hallwood
Publisher	Forever Young Publishers © 2006
Illustrators	Patricia M. Rose
ISBN	0977442209
Material	Hard Cover
Cost	$15.99
Genres	Nature, Poetry, Seasons, Weather