The Snow Baby

by Margaret Hillert, Liz Dauber (Illustrator)

Two children play in the snow and find a furry surprise.

Genres: Christmas, Childrens

30 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 1969

About the author

Margaret Hillert has written over 80 books for children who are just learning to read. Her books have been translated into many languages and have helped children throughout the world learn to read. She first started writing poetry as a child and has continued to write for children and adults throughout her life. As a first grade teacher, Margaret realized that the books available for students just learning to read were beyond their comprehension. She then began to write her easy readers and poetry for children. Her first collection of poetry Farther Than Far was published in 1969. Her many awards include the Chicago Children's Reading Round Table Annual Award for outstanding contributions to the field of children's literature. Other honors include the David W. Longe Prize and the Michigan Bookwoman of the Year Award. A teacher for 34 years, she is now retired and lives in Michigan where she continues to write stories and poetry.

Reviews

[Margaret]

This book reminds me of the old Dick and Jane readers that I read as a child. " Come, come. We want to see where the little spots go. Look here, look here."

[Cheryl]

Early leveled reader. Story is ok. Mom looks like June Cleaver. Blurb speaks of "boy and his sister." Illustration style nice. openlibrary

[Samantha Penrose]

Love the old fashioned illustrations...they are very sweet and innocent.
Dislike the text...its awkward to read...I find most first reader books that way though...

Why do people think that if they come across a kitten that they can just take it home and claim it as their own?!

[Rose Rosetree]

So many books for young readers feature A BABY. Seems to me, this book is one of the sweeter variations on that theme.

Eventually, after much romping in the snow, the boy and girl in this story DO discover a baby in the snow. Fear not. It is not frozen but furry.

FIVE stars for a fabulous story built out of a mere 50 words. Excellent words, including BABY.

Linguistically and phonologicially, this book alerts young readers to an amazing sound in English: /sn/. Be patient with the kids about this one, Goodreaders. Please avoid telling those tender early readers to spit out the /sn/ quick-like. You know, "Make it /sn/appy."

[Whitney]

kids summer reading

[Nanny B]

Beginning reader, so very "Dick & Jane" style

[Alli]

Great repetition for beginning readers with an easy to follow story that allows for prediction. Questioning comes easily with this beginning reader to help guide readers. Love how old these are, the pictures are not distracting and the stories are basic. Children enjoy a snow day making snowballs and other creations- what might they make next? Practice prediction with your kids!!

[Cheryl]

The story is very boring & awkward to read. The illustrations are old fashioned (published in 1969), but cute. This book would be good for children just learning to read, as it has very short & simple words, but there are plenty of other books that are simple yet fun.