Hello Reader, Level 1: Here Comes the Snow

It's time for fun in the snow!

The children bundle up in boots and warm coats, anticipating wintertime fun, but the lack of snow foils their plans -- until the first snowflakes of the season begin to fall.

PreSchool-K?Two children anxiously await the first snowfall, and then enjoy making snow angels, snowballs, and a snowman before going inside for cocoa. Large print and rhymes will help beginners read independently. The cartoon illustrations provide additional interest and keep the story moving in spite of the minimal text. A suitable seasonal addition where easy readers are in demand.?Sharon R. Pearce, San Antonio Public Library, TX
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Gr. 1. Very beginning readers will find this story of the first snowfall both accessible and appealing. "Coats on. / Boots on. / But no snow." Mittens and scarves are unearthed, the wind howls, but still no snow. Finally, however, the first flakes start falling, and then the fun begins. The appealing artwork, featuring a multicultural cast of kids, adds to the fun and excitement of a snowy day. Ilene Cooper