Synopsis
No matter how you feel about winter, you are sure to enjoy Bob Raczka's tribute to the season's activities, tastes, and sounds. The simple rhymes using "y" words will encourage children to come up with their own words to describe the season.
Children's Literature
The newest book in a series about seasons (don't miss Spring Things and Who Loves the Fall?) Snowy, Blowy Winter and its companions are perfect for introducing the spring, fall and winter to toddlers. The clear and vibrant illustrations and sparse and simple text are ideal for young readers. Each page is full of interesting items for a child to discover, from measuring spoons and cocoa mix to birdseed sprinkled on the sidewalk. The book has fun phonics, with silly words like gooey and squirrely, shovely and zippery all describing the wonderful world of winter. When the groundhog appears at the end of the story and sees his shadow, children will cheer for six more weeks of snowy, blowy, glowy winter. The last page includes a recipe for Snowy, Blowy Ice Cream that children are sure to want to try at home. For storytimes about winter, pair it with Denise Fleming's The First Day of Winter. This book would be an excellent addition to school and public libraries. Reviewer: Meagan Albright