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I'M A LITTLE SNOWMAN by Hannah Eliot

I'M A LITTLE SNOWMAN

From the I'm a Little series

by Hannah Eliot ; illustrated by Anna Daviscourt

Pub Date: Sept. 13th, 2022
ISBN: 978-1-66591-916-6
Publisher: Little Simon/Simon & Schuster

Snow pals celebrate winter’s chill.

This board book bounces along to the rhyming cadence of “I’m a Little Teapot” with short stanzas like “I’m a little snow pal, / head to toes. / Here are my buttons, / here is my nose.” The snow pals enjoy winter’s cold by welcoming snowflakes, spending time with snow friends, and more. For the most part, the rhymes read smoothly, but a couple have awkward rhythms that might trip up a read-aloud. The illustrations depict an idyllic winter’s day, with a bright blue sky, crisp white snow, birch trees, and red berries. The animal friends are darling: A tiny chipmunk cavorts on a snow gal’s shoulder, playful bunnies prance, and a curious owl looks on. One layout shows the perspective from below the snow pals as they gaze up into the sky as flakes fall and an owl soars overhead, immersing readers in the moment. With a short page count, a bouncy rhythm, and simple, appealing illustrations, this book will charm little ones. (This book was reviewed digitally.)

A familiar rhyming structure and quick pace make this an ideal one for babies and toddlers alike.

(Board book. 0-2)