Snow Day
Mommy wakes the little rabbit narrator early one morning to announce that it has been snowing all night. Kindergarten is closed, the school bus is stuck, and Daddy's flight has been canceled. Mama doesn't want her little one to catch cold, but the bunny sneaks outside onto the apartment balcony and makes a little snow dumpling. Snow dumpling? Yes, this adorable and endearing story, with singular snow-smudge illustrations in shades of textured grays, tans, and just a touch of red, is from Japan. "Mommy, we are all alone in the world," the little rabbit declares, looking from the balcony to the quiet, empty street below. When the snow stops that night, the two go out to make snowballs, snow dumplings, and even snow monsters. It's just a little mood piece, but what an evocative look at a perfect storm.
Themes : ANIMALS. MOTHERS. SEASONS
CRITICS HAVE SAID
- Atmospheric, tender, full of anticipation and satisfaction, this one will charm young children.
–School Library Journal
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