Find Some Snow Is... Originated By Ellen Yeomans Rendered As Textbook

delightful. I smiled throughout especially the last page, Great concept clunky meter. Hard to read aloud. Living in a place that gets snow, this will be fun to read to younger grades during January or February to discuss different kinds of snow and different ways kids interact with snow.


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Read aloud:Lyrical text about snow: the types, when and the feelings, thoughts about it plus things you can do with it.
Ends on a hint of Spring, Art aBeautiful Poetry and gorgeous illustrations presenting the coming and going of the winter season,
We see the winters by the perspective of kids,
It is very fascinating to look at those gorgeous illustrations complementing the poem,
It is a short read but children will enjoy reading and rereading it, Note: I accessed a digital review copy of this book through Edelweiss, Too long. Title that explores all the types of snow, not from a scientific point of view, but from the human view of what type, . . angel snow, snowball snow, tracking snow, snow day snow the best kind of snow, and yes, even yellow snow!
A fun look at how humans perceive snow.
A I really like this story even though at times it was hard to read out loud, This book is colorful in the illustrations and I love how they go through the season of winter and describe the snow, My kids really enjoyed listening to this story and learning about snow in this poem, We really enjoyed the illustrations as it shows the different types of snow, Usually in northern Michigan our snow arrives and leaves annually as anticipated, When the first snow falls it is not unusual for everyone to pause, wherever they are, and watch, a soft sigh escaping unbidden, Or, in the case of my students, running to the bank of windows at the back of the library, and laughing out loud, Yet, when the final patch of snow melts, months later, it's cause for jubilation, Normally, the snow changes from month to month in texture and depth, This year, though, has been one of many surprises,

Our snow goes from a stormy seven inches deep to gooeywet in a matter of days, It's as if Spring does not want to let Winter have its proper time, This weather gives us a huge variety of everchanging snow characteristics, Some Snow Is Putnam, G. P. Putnam's Sons, an imprint of Penguin Random House, LLC, November,written by Ellen Yeomans with illustrations by Andrea Offermann offers readers an ode to all the various types of snow.



My full recommendation: sitelink blogspot. com/ publication of book about all the types of snow, I think it covers too much information, A great one for getting kids amped up for the types of snow and different activities the winter will bring, Not so useful in Vancouver lately, but would have been a hit with the kids in Northern Quebec, Wasn't crazy about the lettering, The small size of the text made the book look more serious and less fun than it actually was,

Highly recommended for kids who get snow, This review originally published in sitelinkLooking For a Good Book, Rated.of

In full disclosure I will say that I know Ellen Yeomans, the author of this book, It has been a couple of decades since we've communicated Ellen was in charge of a chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and I did some work for her at that time.


Snow can be quite magical especially when you are a child, Here three young neighbors explore the snow and notice the differences between the kinds of snows,

This book is absolutely adorable, The poetry of the language is beautiful and very appropriate for reading to children and getting a sense of wonder and joy and snow,

The artwork by Andrea Offermann is really delightful, A vital part of any picture book is the artwork since most of the children who read/listen to a book will be captivated by the pictures.
There is plenty here that will keep youngsters engaged with the book,

I would highly recommend this book to parents and grandparents looking for a great winter picture book,

Looking for a good book Some Snow Is, . . by Ellen Yeomans with art by Andrea Offermann is a beautiful book, in both pictures and words, for youngsters,

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher, through Edelweiss, in exchange for an honest review,
Colt ECEC preschool story times week ofFeatured in a grandma reads session,

The words to this fun read have a rhythm and meter that is fun to read, and the artwork that covers each page is bright and engaging.
All kinds of snow are depicted, and as half of our group lives in places with snow, they were murmuring their approval and pointing out favorites.
The other half, just listened, overcome with a longing for something they don't get to experience very often,

The book was dedicated tosiblings we always read the dedications, and since our group is a mix of siblings, cousins and occasional visitors, everyone participated with tribal accord.
An absolutely adorable read that feels so warm and cosy and makes me feel my climate change fear even more, All the snow heartwarming feelings! Read for CuTieS book club September,
Theme: Weather Stories

Most kids love snow and this is a great book talking about different types of snow throughout the season! Really great illustrations accompany a fun story.
Interesting. In Houston, we don't get much snow so I've never given this much thought, My students might be interested to see the different kinds of snow, Perfectly captures all of my wonderful childhood memories of playing in the snow, Loved the artwork, as well, Snow of all kinds and the many ways to enjoy,.This book got me with nostalgia, starting with the dedication page: "Some books are sibling books, For Brad, Jeff, and Laura, They know snow. "

It makes me think of my days as a kid with my sisters, trundling outside in our bulky snow gear ready to play.
I've faced every kind of snow in this book, And the feeling at the end of the book too! Great poetry although I'm a bit sick of reading the word 'snow', How many snows are there According to this book, there are many different kinds of snow and each kind is chronicled in this lovely expressive picture book that takes readers through the snow possibilities of three seasons and kids reactions to them: From first snow "Some snow is First Snow.
/We've waited for so long snow, /It it really snow snow/or only heavy rain" to Sleet Snow, Fluff Snow, Angel Snow snow angels everywhere, Snowball Snow, Driveway Snow the worst, lots of shoveling, Tracking Snow which critters belong to those footprints, Yellow Snow stay away from that snow, Sledding Snow, Snow Day Snow, Snowman Snow, and Spring Snow mostly mud and rain, until finally, there's no more snow "Soon, soon, all gone snow.
/We've waited for so long snow, /Please, please, no more snow, . . /our bikes are whispering" and spring is on the way, I love books that pull my kids into lively conversations and this one really did that, Each four line stanza ends with the word snow, except the last line, so there is really a wonderful melodic quality to each kind of snow.
The season watercolor, pen and ink illustrations are detailed and really added to the snow conversations we had as my young readers explored each page thoroughly.
The truth of this book is that we are always excited for the first snow and tired of the last one, This book reminded me of my childhood amp being excited about snow, But then there is snow you're not so excited to see, This book introduces these different types of snow to readers and it will have them hungry to go sledding, make a snowman, have snowball fights, etc.
I also really loved the illustrations!
A great story to read this time of year amp especially when it SNOWS!!!! Lyrical poetry and stunning paintings showcase the surprise, the fun, and the beauty of everyone's favorite winter adventure: snow!

Some snow is First Snow,
we've waited for so long snow.

Is it really snow snow
or only heavy rain

Starting with the thrill and excitement over the first flakes falling from the sky, we follow three young neighbors enjoying all types of snow through the season.
From sleet and fluff snow that isn't good for anything to angel snow, snowball snow, driveway snow which can lead to the best forts, tracking snow, sledding snow, snow day snow, and all the way to the last snow which is exciting in its own way:

Soon, soon, all gone snow.

We've waited for so long snow,
Please, please, no more snow,
Our bikes are whispering,

Beautiful verse and evocative energetic illustrations perfectly hit all the right exciting and cozy notes that children will savor every winter!,