Synopses & Reviews
Pull on your mittens and head outside for a snowball day. Grab some snow and start rolling. With a few found objects--like buttons and fabric and seeds--and a little imagination, you can create a whole family out of snow. Children will love poring over Lois Ehlertand#8217;s bold, funny illustrations and identifying the common (and not so common) objects she uses to decorate her snowy family.
Review
"Diverting and beautifully realized.and#8221;and#8212;The Los Angeles Times Book Review
"Ms. Ehlert is a talented artist whose books are visually distinctive.and#8221;and#8212;The New York Times Book Review
"Spectacular.and#8221;and#8212;School Library Journal
"The winning combination of art and text encourage[s] attentive reading and promote[s] observation of detail.and#8221;and#8212;The Boston Globe
Synopsis
The narrator takes advantage of a perfect snowball day to make a snow family. The local animals help clean up the seeds that decorate the melting snowmen.
Synopsis
It's time to build a snowman in this fresh and imaginative winter classic by Caldecott Honor-winning author-illustrator Lois Ehlert.
Ehlert creates a wintry world with her signature style by collaging vibrant cut paper and textured found objects, like buttons, fabric, and seeds, to illuminate the most wonderful time of the year. Readers young and old will marvel at the innovation in this dazzling snow-filled tale and just might feel inspired to build their own unique snow creations.
About the Author
LOIS EHLERT has created many picture books, including Leaf Man, Pie in the Sky, In My World, Growing Vegetable Soup, Planting a Rainbow, and the bestselling Waiting for Wings. She lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.