Waiting for Snow

Written by Marsha Diane Arnold · Illustrated by Renata Liwska

Impatient Badger learns the art of waiting for snow.

4.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.6/5 Goodreads · 492 ratings

32 pages· 312 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD520L

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Bookroo's summary

Badger is eager for snow, but his friend Hedgehog insists patience is key. As Badger's impatience grows, his friends devise clever distractions to ease his wait. Will Badger learn that some things can't be rushed, or will his impatience get the better of him? Discover the gentle lesson in waiting as the first snowflakes finally fall.

From the publisher

Badger cannot wait one more minute for it to snow. When his friend Hedgehog explains that everything comes in its time, Badger is as unconvinced and impatient as ever. But Badger’s friends have a few tricks up their sleeve to try to get the snow’s attention and distract their pal in the meantime. In the end, Badger sees there’s no trick—only waiting—until at last, it’s time.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 312
Reading age: 4–7
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD520L

Themes & topics

Books about snow Books about friendship Books about patience Books about winter Books about social themes

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Stories behind the story

What part of creating Waiting for Snow did you most enjoy?

I loved hanging out with these woodland friends: the patience Hedgehog tried to teach, the impatience of Badger, and the support of all the friends as they waited...and waited for snow to arrive.

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