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Today, where I live, it feels like -30 with the wind chill (that's in Celsius). How I was hoping and praying that school would be cancelled and my kids would have a snow day. I did not want to be trudging through the cold and wind to drop them off. (I don't live that far from school, maybe a five minute walk if that, I really shouldn't complain.) Well, a snow day was not to be had, but I still felt that this would be an appropriate book for today.
This book was our library's Let's Read community book. Two weeks ago we went to a library activity where they read this book and gave out free copies! Yay, free books! So, the copy I read I got for free, but not for the purposes of a review. Just because corporate sponsors of the event were really nice.
Synopsis
All the children wait in anticipation for the words Snow Day! This book follows a young boy on his snow day adventure.
My Thoughts
I really liked this book. The author totally understood and captured the anticipation and joy of a snow day. Waking up, listening to the radio, eager to hear that your bus is cancelled or school is closed and the feeling of complete and utter joy when you know that you have a snow day!
I think Zimmermann thought of everything that you could possibly do or want to do on a snow day. Helping neighbours shovel, having a skating party, building a snow fort, going tobogganing, getting your snow pants soaked and having lots and lots of hot chocolate.
The illustrations have a nostalgic feel to them. They are not crisp and clear. They are almost like a memory, fuzzy around the edges. I like how the pictures are from different vantage points. I especially like the picture which is from the point of view of a squirrel in a tree watching the kids as they clear off the rink.
This is the perfect read for a chilly winters day. If you live in balmier climbs, it is the perfect book to help you feel you are part of winter and gives you a glimpse of the fun you are missing.
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