SO MUCH SNOW

A series of animals, from smallest to largest, enjoy a week of snowfall, then welcome spring as the snow melts away.

On Monday, a mouse welcomes a few flakes of snow that resemble dandelion puffs. On each subsequent day, the snow accumulates—described in a poetic two-word alliterative phrase—and an animal wonders, “How high will it go?” By the time Sunday arrives, only a moose’s antler is visible through the snow (“When will it go?”). Sunshine then begins to melt the snow, with each animal reappearing in the reverse order they were initially presented, and each page has more color than the next, culminating in spring wildflowers. All the animals—mouse, rabbit, fox, wolf, deer, bear, and moose—revel in the spring weather, their body language and expressions playful and engaging. “But wait!” Another snowflake drifts down, and on the final spread, Bear stands to greet another snowfall. There is much to love here; patterned language, animals, and seasonal surprises combine for a sure hit. Even the back cover is cleverly designed, with each animal’s ears (or antlers) poking out of a mountain of snow. (This book was reviewed digitally.)

Bursting with appeal factors for kids, this charming book is perfect for a winter (or spring!) storytime.