When the Snow Falls

Illustrated by Jana Christy
$7.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
On sale Oct 10, 2017 | 978-0-399-54721-8
Age 3-5 years
Reading Level: Lexile AD220L
Sales rights: World
A snow-day journey with Grandma highlights all of the beauty, magic, and fun of winter.

With sparkling flakes calling from outside, this sister and brother bundle up for an outdoor adventure with Grandma. In the hushed woods, they see and hear wildlife thriving under a new blanket of snow.  In the bustle of town, they help their grateful Grandpa dig out. Then, it’s time to get sledding!

Snowy scenes capture the beauty of freshly fallen snow, and the lyrical verse delights in the magic of playing in the snow and the warm comfort of family.
"Two-word sentences . . . tell this seasonal story with a cadence that captures both the captivating beauty of a glistening wood and the snowy dunes of a blanketed city street . . . . This mixed-race happy family's enjoyment of all the fun and exertion a snowstorm bring spills from each . . . spread . . . . A heartwarming adventure rolls along in a delightful rhythmic verse."—Kirkus Reviews

"An ode to winter that hums with a zingy, excited energy . . . . Icy pale blues and purples contrast with brightly colored winter wear and the children's warm brown skin . . . . A joyful winter readaloud with an infectious enthusism for everything that the season brings."—Publishers Weekly

"Three generations of a fun-loving family take advantage of an unexpected snow day to frolic from country to city . . . Christy's . . . illustrations bounce with playful motion . . . Country and city kids alike will relate to this joyful romp celebrating family, snow, community, and the wonders of nature."—School Library Journal

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A snow-day journey with Grandma highlights all of the beauty, magic, and fun of winter.

With sparkling flakes calling from outside, this sister and brother bundle up for an outdoor adventure with Grandma. In the hushed woods, they see and hear wildlife thriving under a new blanket of snow.  In the bustle of town, they help their grateful Grandpa dig out. Then, it’s time to get sledding!

Snowy scenes capture the beauty of freshly fallen snow, and the lyrical verse delights in the magic of playing in the snow and the warm comfort of family.

Praise

"Two-word sentences . . . tell this seasonal story with a cadence that captures both the captivating beauty of a glistening wood and the snowy dunes of a blanketed city street . . . . This mixed-race happy family's enjoyment of all the fun and exertion a snowstorm bring spills from each . . . spread . . . . A heartwarming adventure rolls along in a delightful rhythmic verse."—Kirkus Reviews

"An ode to winter that hums with a zingy, excited energy . . . . Icy pale blues and purples contrast with brightly colored winter wear and the children's warm brown skin . . . . A joyful winter readaloud with an infectious enthusism for everything that the season brings."—Publishers Weekly

"Three generations of a fun-loving family take advantage of an unexpected snow day to frolic from country to city . . . Christy's . . . illustrations bounce with playful motion . . . Country and city kids alike will relate to this joyful romp celebrating family, snow, community, and the wonders of nature."—School Library Journal