Snow
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1998 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Snow

Written & illustrated by Uri Shulevitz

Part of the Sunburst Books series

A boy and his dog believe in the magic of snowflakes, transforming a city into wonder.

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32 pages· 163 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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In a city dismissive of snowflakes, a boy and his dog hold onto hope. As snow begins to fall, they alone see the potential for magic. While others overlook the flakes, they embrace the wonder, witnessing a city transformed. Will their faith in the snow's beauty be rewarded? Discover how a simple snowfall can change everything in this enchanting tale of belief and joy.

From the publisher

Snow is a 1998 New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year and a 1999 Caldecott Honor Book.”It’s snowing, said boy with dog.”It’s only a snowflake,” said grandfather with beard. No one thinks one or two snowflakes will amount to anything. Not the man with the hat or the lady with the umbrella. Not even the television or the radio forecasters. But one boy and his dog have faith that the snow will amount to something spectacular, and when flakes start to swirl down on the city, they are also the only ones who know how to truly enjoy it. Uri Shulevitz’ playful depiction of a snowy day and the transformation of a city is perfectly captured in simple, poetic text and lively watercolor and pen-and-ink illustrations.

Awards

Caldecott Honor (1999)Charlotte Zolotow Award (1999)Golden Kite Award (1999)
At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
163
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
340L
Themes & topics
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.6
F&P level
~J
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
28079
Publication
Published
October 6, 2004
First published
July 15, 1998
Publisher
Square Fish
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780374468620

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