Snow Is... Perfect Picture Book Friday

A lovely, lyrical tribute to a snowy day.

text copyright Laura Gehl, 2024, illustrations copyright, Sonia Sánchez, 2024, A Paula Wiseman Book

This quiet picture book captures both the peaceful beauty, and the feelings of anticipation and adventure that snow days bring. Covering the arc of an entire day, it begins with the first flakes and a child's flurry of excitement, as he goes out and experiences the snow. Snow-filled activities ensue, but it is joy of family and special moments shared between parent and child that bring an extra layer of warmth to this lovely book. The rhyming text adds a gentle lyricism that complements the soft beauty of the illustrations, making it a perfect choice for bedtime snuggling, library reading or classroom learning.

Title:  SNOW IS...

Author:  Laura Gehl

Illustrator:  Sonia Sánchez

Publisher:  A Paula Wiseman Book, 2024

Ages:  3-8

Themes:  Snow, Family, Nature, Lyrical

Here are a few activities that align with the themes of this book:

• ​Is there snow on the ground in your location? If so, bundle up and go out and play in the snow! 
• No snow? No problem! Try this recipe to make fake "snow." 
• Write a poem or draw a picture about a snowy day. 
• Pair with The Snowy Day, by Ezra Jack Keats and Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner.
• Conversation starters: "Do you love snow days? Why or why not?" "What is your favorite thing to do in the snow?" "What is your favorite memory of a snowy day, in the past?"

Looking for more perfect picture books? Check out Susanna Leonard Hill's website!