Synopses & Reviews
The first snow has fallen.
The mice children go sledding
with Grandma and Grandpa.
But at the top of the hill,
who will go first?
Bitty, the smallest mouse,
is scared.
When she tries,
WHEEEEEE,
she finds that sledding is the best!
Caldecott Medalist Emily Arnold McCully captured the chills and thrills of a first sled ride when first snow was published in 1985. She has added words and created new pictures for this handsome larger edition, a companion to picnic.
Review
"Her pen-and-ink and watercolor spreads catch the joy of snow-covered, hilly fields being conquered by exuberant little ones. Her winter sunset is chillingly lovely. And her exhausted mice-children falling asleep over their suppers of hot soup will stir up fond memories in adult readers, too." Children's Literature
Review
"Full of exuberance and excitement, both versions are perfect for winter storytimes and one-on-one sharing." School Library Journal
Synopsis
< blockquote=""> < p=""> The first snow has fallen. < br=""> The mice children go sledding < br=""> with Grandma and Grandpa. < br=""> But at the top of the hill, < br=""> who will go first?< br=""> Bitty, the smallest mouse, < br=""> is scared.< br=""> When she tries, < br=""> <> < p=""> WHEEEEEE, < br=""> <> < p=""> she finds that sledding is the best!< br=""> <> < lockquote=""> < p=""> Caldecott Medalist Emily Arnold McCully captured the chills an thrills of a first sled ride when first snow was published in 1985. She has added words and created new pictures for this handsome larger edition, a companion to picnic. <>
About the Author
Emily Arnold McCullyhas illustrated more than a hundred books for children, including her own First Snow and Arnold Adoff's Black Is Brown Is Tan. She won the Caldecott Medal for her book Mirette On the High Wire.