I Am Snow

by Jean Marzollo, Judith Moffatt (Illustrations)

This Level One easy reader for preschoolers captures the excitement of a snowy day as one girl demonstrates the many things that can be made by it and all the games that can be played with it. Original.

Genres: Picture Books, Science, Childrens, Nonfiction

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

Jean Marzollo was an American children's author and illustrator best known for the I Spy series, a best-selling and award-winning collection written entirely in rhythm and rhyme and illustrated by Walter Wick. Over her career, she wrote more than 100 books for children, parents, and educators, including Help Me Learn Numbers 0-20, The Little Plant Doctor, and Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King. Born and raised in Connecticut, she graduated from the University of Connecticut and earned a master’s degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She taught high school English and later worked in educational publishing, serving for 20 years as editor of Scholastic’s Let’s Find Out Magazine. Later in life, she began illustrating her own books.

Reviews

[Zoraya Brown]

I would most definitely utilize this book while teaching children about the various types of weather and precipitation. The book is so versatile in its description of snow and children will gain a simple, yet thorough lesson on what snow is like, other types of precipitation to compare it to and what they can do in the snow. I would pair this book with an activity of cutting out snowflakes for one activity. For another activity, I'd bring slushed ice, small, round (Sonic restaurant-type ice), and water for children to play with and describe and compare them all and associate with weather and precipitation.

[Marlisa Leechelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

#Fiction Children Literature (Illustrated ) Grade Level preschool -1st
I find this is a great book for class.
Jean Marzollo did a great job of explain the difference between precipitation in the first three pages simply with a repetitive bounce. Deeper in she explains very well the different texture snow can make and what's the best use for them. Which I appreciate, because even I (A person who never seen cover my lawn) didn't know there was wet vs dry rain. She also explains how unique each snowflake, how many sides they have and also the many activities there are available . My Favorite is that there's also a craft activity that kids can participate in.
Judith Moffatt use the illustration to give honor to the craft by making the picture look like they were made out of very bold color construction paper. There are many different textures that adds a more realistic vibe and aid Marzollo show how smooth snow is.

[Caitlin Sanocki · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a good book to read to students if you want to teach them about different types of weather, particularly snow. In the beginning of the book, it goes over some other types of weather that snow is not, such as hale. In places where there isn't a lot of snow, reading this book and talking about it and opening it up for conversation will get the children at least a little more familiar with how it is. In conjunction with reading this book, I would even create an activity where the children can make their own snow, or have them participate in a science project to see how it is made. Those activities would be most appropriate for areas that usually have little to no snow.

[Young · Rating 4 out of 5]

The simple illustrations and great explanations make this a good book for children to read. In this book, the children learn about snow and what they can do with it. This is a great book to read to children because it teaches information in a fun and comfortable way. Instead of a lecture, the book explains with words and pictures that are used in a fun and easy way to read. All in all, I would recommend this book to all people that want to teach their children about snow.

[Marela Carmenaty · Rating 3 out of 5]

A book for children to learn what snow is and what it does. A book about learning concepts such as science and weather. More of a Informational and descriptive word sentences. A book for children to know what they are able to do with snow like games and objects with help from the little girl in the story. Its an original story. Illustrations are colorful and dynamic.

[Mariela Carmenaty · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book teaches children about snow and what it is. The book is based on science concepts. Children will be able to learn what to do, and make with snow. The illustrations are very colorful and full of life. Children will be able to learn new games they can play when it snows. Great book for sharing with other especially friends.

[Kelli Dana]

Science Fiction:
This book is good when teaching students about weather or different forms of precipitations or climates. This book is fiction due to the pictures. This book is best for either prek or kindergarten.

[Olivia Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very easy book that helps young learners know what snow is. It has bright colors and even a step by step instruction on how to make a snow flake! This is a great seasonal book to read that is also simple. It has simple vocabulary and short sentences.

[Relda Apperley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great book to utilize as a science lesson in the classroom. This book teaches about snow and what it is. This is a great book to teach about weather. The illustrations are great, and this book is developmentally appropriate for young children.

[Beverley · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good book for either prek or kindergarten, when teaching students about weather. It has simple vocabulary and short sentences. Great illustrations , bright colors, and it is easy to follow along as the story is been read.

[Aimee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simply, lovely poetry--explains what snow is by explaining what it isn't, but in few words. Plus tells you how to make snowflakes!

[Becky H. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Learn all about snow in this easy to read book. It also teaches how to make paper snowflakes. Good for beginner readers and a parent to read together.

[jacky · Rating 3 out of 5]

My least favorite in the series so far, but then again, snow is the least interesting topic thus far. Covers the basic concept of snow.

[Jennifer Kubica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book for teaching little ones about what snow is and comparing it to other precipitation. It's also a Level 1 reader.. so good for your young ones that are just starting to read.

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Explains what snow is and what can be done with it. Includes instructions for making a snowflake from paper. Good book to use during winter time.

[Blanca Tello · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think that this book identifies many changes in weather. It allows children to pay attention and listen closely to what certain things sound like. Helps children learn several things.

[Wendy Bethancourt · Rating 5 out of 5]

teaches children the difference between ice, snow, rain it describes what each one feels like and what can be done with each one for instance snow what be used to create a snowman and to ski

[Breale Lockhart · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book to read to children about weather and snow. Teaches how to make snowflakes. Easy to read book for beginners.

[Margaret Burton · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun to read. Introduces children to snow, great instructional book.

[Ana Maria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book for teach and learn about weather, and has an easy activity to create a snow flake.
simple vocabulary, easy to understand and colorful illustrations.
Rhythm.

[Ravene Williams · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think this such a great book about the weather. This book can be used to talk the winter days or it can be used to talk about percipation. Its a great story to introduce snow!

[Kristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is a good book for beginner readers. my daughter loved reading along and helping me with the words.

[Isabel Horschman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book! It teaches you how to cut out snowflakes.

[Carolina Aldave]

Category: Picture Book
Great book to introduce the topic of the season winter. The words are repeated three times. Great to teach kids how to read certain words.