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in_and_out_of_the_stash's review
3.0
Once again a picture book that is classified as JE but isn't really for young children
jmitschke's review
5.0
I love Sidman's poetry. Both the sentiment (a child wishing for a snowy day with their family) and the words are just gorgeous.
seregelda's review
3.0
It's a pretty poem and I love the illustration style, but the story is weird. It seems selfish to me, and not a good moral to be teaching kids.
librariandest's review
3.0
True story: my daughter and I read this and within an hour it started snowing. This book is obviously magic.
It's also a little too abstract and flowery for my taste. My kid is still a toddler so she just wanted to look at pictures of snowflakes. She did not follow the story in the pictures about the mom pilot being grounded by the snow. But I really liked the note at the end about invocations and the power of words. This book would be a great writing prompt for students to write their own invocations.
Beth Krommes' illustration style is not my favorite, but I can see how it has appeal. She is a Caldecott winner, so obviously at least 15 people really dig her.
It's also a little too abstract and flowery for my taste. My kid is still a toddler so she just wanted to look at pictures of snowflakes. She did not follow the story in the pictures about the mom pilot being grounded by the snow. But I really liked the note at the end about invocations and the power of words. This book would be a great writing prompt for students to write their own invocations.
Beth Krommes' illustration style is not my favorite, but I can see how it has appeal. She is a Caldecott winner, so obviously at least 15 people really dig her.
jesscinco's review
5.0
I loved this book. The story is told in the form of an invocation and is paired with absolutely gorgeous scratchboard/watercolor illustrations. The little details and subtle visual storytelling make this a standout.
turrean's review
5.0
Lovely. Sidman's poetry and Krommes' illustrations are a match made in heaven. I definitely want to read this aloud the night before a (possible) snow day! ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
shighley's review
4.0
This is not a book to rush through, but rather one to savor. I even went back and re-read The House in the Night to see the progression in the coloring of the scratchboard art. I can't imagine the patience and precision necessary to add the coloration to the illustrations.
library_kb's review
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
This sparse text picture book would make a perfect New Years lesson in a library or classroom setting. Reading it could inspire students to create their own invocations for the new year, or even just celebrate snow more. The illustrations are very intricate, in a etching type style, and tell a story all on their own (independent of the words on the page) which can lead to opportunities for student observation and analysis. Recommend, especially for a classroom setting!