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Thomas' Snowsuit
Thomas refuses to wear his new snowsuit despite the pleas of his mother, his teacher, and even his principal.
24 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1985
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Robert Munsch
290 books1,667 followersRobert Munsch was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Fordham University in 1969 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and from Boston University in 1971 with a Master of Arts degree in anthropology.
He studied to become a Jesuit priest, but decided he would rather work with children after jobs at orphanages and daycare centers. In 1973, he received a Master of Education in Child Studies from Tufts University. In 1975 he moved to Canada to work at the preschool at the University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario. He also taught in the Department of Family Studies at the University of Guelph as a lecturer and as an assistant professor. In Guelph he was encouraged to publish the many stories he made up for the children he worked with.
Munsch's wife delivered two stillborn babies in 1979 and 1980. Out of the tragedy, he produced one of his best-known books, Love You Forever. This book was listed fourth on the 2001 Publishers Weekly All-Time Best selling Children's Books list for paperbacks at 6,970,000 copies (not including the 1,049,000 hardcover copies). The Munsches have since become adoptive parents of Julie, Andrew and Tyya (see them all in Something Good!)
Munsch has obsessive-compulsive disorder and has also suffered from manic depression. In August 2008, Munsch suffered a stroke that affected his ability to speak in normal sentences. He has recovered enough that he is able to perform live, but has put his writing career on hold until he is fully recovered.
He studied to become a Jesuit priest, but decided he would rather work with children after jobs at orphanages and daycare centers. In 1973, he received a Master of Education in Child Studies from Tufts University. In 1975 he moved to Canada to work at the preschool at the University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario. He also taught in the Department of Family Studies at the University of Guelph as a lecturer and as an assistant professor. In Guelph he was encouraged to publish the many stories he made up for the children he worked with.
Munsch's wife delivered two stillborn babies in 1979 and 1980. Out of the tragedy, he produced one of his best-known books, Love You Forever. This book was listed fourth on the 2001 Publishers Weekly All-Time Best selling Children's Books list for paperbacks at 6,970,000 copies (not including the 1,049,000 hardcover copies). The Munsches have since become adoptive parents of Julie, Andrew and Tyya (see them all in Something Good!)
Munsch has obsessive-compulsive disorder and has also suffered from manic depression. In August 2008, Munsch suffered a stroke that affected his ability to speak in normal sentences. He has recovered enough that he is able to perform live, but has put his writing career on hold until he is fully recovered.
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February 21, 2019
This story is very funny. Thomas has an ugly brown snowsuit and he hates it. It really is ugly too, but better than being cold. His mother and he have a fight to get him into it and off to school. Once at school he won’t put it back on. Now the hijinks begin. Watching his teacher and then his principal trying to get him into the snowsuit is hilarious. The children were laughing.
The nephew thought this was great. He loves any story where the kids get the upper hand of an adult. He laughed and laughed. He gave this 5 stars. The niece was also amused by this story, but she got upset that you could see people in underclothes and she thought that was embarrassing. She laughed anyway. She gave this 4 stars.
The nephew thought this was great. He loves any story where the kids get the upper hand of an adult. He laughed and laughed. He gave this 5 stars. The niece was also amused by this story, but she got upset that you could see people in underclothes and she thought that was embarrassing. She laughed anyway. She gave this 4 stars.
March 10, 2018
In this Munsch classic, Thomas is presented with a new, brown snowsuit by his ambitious mother. However, young Thomas has no interest in wearing it, no matter how persuasive she can be. After an exhausting wrestling match to get Thomas into his snowsuit, his mother sends him off to school. While there, the recess bell summons the children outside, but Thomas will not wear his snowsuit. He teacher enters quite the standoff, which eventually includes the principal. By the time Thomas has his snowsuit on, everything is in disarray and someone's about to call it quits and move to Arizona! Neo laughed as I read this story to him, seeing just how much trouble a single snowsuit can be. Thankfully, Neo never gives me that much guff when it comes to winter wear.
April 25, 2013
I read this book as a child and thought it was hilarious. I just read a few of the other reviews of this book, and come on people! The ladies who rated this a 1 star because the child changes clothes with everyone and it looks unseemly to see the adults in their underwear....Lighten up!! Plus, have you ever tried to put clothes on a child who doesn't want to wear them? Get a sense of humor! This book is funny!! Your kids will think it is funny too! (and if you feel the need to sensor this book because it "teaches" bad behavior, you may need to loosen up those apron strings!)
(FYI, most people rated this book high....just some random weirdos gave it a 1 star).
(FYI, most people rated this book high....just some random weirdos gave it a 1 star).
January 31, 2017
KIDS LOVE THIS ONE!
It's completely ridiculous and far fetched but kids like this type of story IMO.
It's completely ridiculous and far fetched but kids like this type of story IMO.
September 3, 2011
I grabbed this off of the put back cart at the library the other day because I recognized the name of the author from Love You Forever. I have issues with that book so I wanted to see if this was along the same lines or not.
I've come to the conclusion that Munsch is/was a strange, strange man. I was somewhat startled when I got to the page with the teacher and child in their under clothes with the principal sticking his head in the door as if catching something in the act.
I've never considered myself prudish or anything of the sort but I guess I have a bit of a problem with the kid acting like he did in this book. Nothing comes of it in the end which makes it worse. HE chooses finally to put his snowsuit on. What HE says goes. That doesn't work in my household. The words, his "fighting" with his Mother, the whole thing left a bad taste in my mouth.
Besides that it was repetitive which I know a lot of parents and readers allow for with children's books but if you've read like I've read you also know a great children's book can be written without saying the same thing over and over.
I didn't like this and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. The one good thing I can say about it is that it's left me able to never pick up another "Classic Munsch" book. So, thank you for that.
I've come to the conclusion that Munsch is/was a strange, strange man. I was somewhat startled when I got to the page with the teacher and child in their under clothes with the principal sticking his head in the door as if catching something in the act.
I've never considered myself prudish or anything of the sort but I guess I have a bit of a problem with the kid acting like he did in this book. Nothing comes of it in the end which makes it worse. HE chooses finally to put his snowsuit on. What HE says goes. That doesn't work in my household. The words, his "fighting" with his Mother, the whole thing left a bad taste in my mouth.
Besides that it was repetitive which I know a lot of parents and readers allow for with children's books but if you've read like I've read you also know a great children's book can be written without saying the same thing over and over.
I didn't like this and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. The one good thing I can say about it is that it's left me able to never pick up another "Classic Munsch" book. So, thank you for that.
September 16, 2022
4 stars - English hardcover
February 23, 2022
My son has been reading this book with me each night he’s with me. Without fail. That means we’ve probably read it about 100x since there have been nights where there’s a third reading.
I have to read this as the last book of the night and I use it to sneak in new books, new stories for him to read. He is about the age of Thomas and he is currently wearing a snowsuit so maybe that’s what’s got him so captivated.
A short side note: many years when my older children were little Robert Munsch was scheduled to show up at our community centre but cancelled suddenly because of a serious health issue. My kids and I wrote him a get better letter and he mailed a signed copy of one of his books back to us 💕
Ive loved Robert Munsch books when I was a child and it blows me away to be 43y/o reading the same books to my 3 y/o.
I have to read this as the last book of the night and I use it to sneak in new books, new stories for him to read. He is about the age of Thomas and he is currently wearing a snowsuit so maybe that’s what’s got him so captivated.
A short side note: many years when my older children were little Robert Munsch was scheduled to show up at our community centre but cancelled suddenly because of a serious health issue. My kids and I wrote him a get better letter and he mailed a signed copy of one of his books back to us 💕
Ive loved Robert Munsch books when I was a child and it blows me away to be 43y/o reading the same books to my 3 y/o.
May 13, 2022
As part of their ‘Early Reader’ re-release, some of the classic works of the beloved Robert Munsch have been adapted to include a guide that is placed to help a young reader explore sounds, consonants, character voices & plot comprehension.
It’s incredible what a small bout of nostalgia can do for the soul. Coming upon the revival of some of Robert Munsch’s books brought a smile to my heart as a 90s baby & I am happy to report that in this edition of the book, children & guardian-readers are encouraged to have fun & learn while reading these delightful stories.
I can personally attest, having been a child growing up in Canada, that wearing a snowsuit can feel like the ultimate chore & for some odd reason, often felt as though we were being set apart; from whom, I truly have no idea because everyone was wearing snowsuits on Halloween so, none of my qualms mattered but it certainly made a difference not freezing to death whilst collecting candy, tobogganing or wadding through winter.
The main character in this story, Thomas, is at the crossroads of the same decisions & irritation we have probably all felt at some point in time. Dressing for winter is a task & for those of us who live in countries, provinces or territories, wherein the weather becomes truly frosty, we have no choice but to double down on the layers. Yet, Thomas refuses with a snarly, booming, elongated: “NNNNNO”.
The adults find themselves tussled with the young independent thinker as they struggle to maintain control, attempting to reinforce the safety of the snowsuit on young Thomas. I remember thinking this book was quite humorous as a child & I still do. The scenes depicted by Michael Martchenko are ridiculous, absurd & abundant in the extreme yet, they depict exactly what it felt like to attempt to get to the end goal. Not being a parent myself I cannot speak to the experiences of all those deep-sighing-parental figures as they patiently encouraged their children to put on their winter gear every day. However, I still find it hilarious to see play out in this book.
With the inclusion of little tips & tricks that guardians can use to help young readers enunciate, distinguish characters & reflect on the storyline, I am very glad to see these books making their way to a greater audience of people that would profit from the guides provided. I was very lucky growing up; my mom was a distinguished voice actor for my stories & I am happy to believe that these guides might help encourage others to experience a story to the uttermost of their imagination’s potential.
Thank you to NetGalley, Annick Press Ltd & Robert Munsch for the free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
It’s incredible what a small bout of nostalgia can do for the soul. Coming upon the revival of some of Robert Munsch’s books brought a smile to my heart as a 90s baby & I am happy to report that in this edition of the book, children & guardian-readers are encouraged to have fun & learn while reading these delightful stories.
I can personally attest, having been a child growing up in Canada, that wearing a snowsuit can feel like the ultimate chore & for some odd reason, often felt as though we were being set apart; from whom, I truly have no idea because everyone was wearing snowsuits on Halloween so, none of my qualms mattered but it certainly made a difference not freezing to death whilst collecting candy, tobogganing or wadding through winter.
The main character in this story, Thomas, is at the crossroads of the same decisions & irritation we have probably all felt at some point in time. Dressing for winter is a task & for those of us who live in countries, provinces or territories, wherein the weather becomes truly frosty, we have no choice but to double down on the layers. Yet, Thomas refuses with a snarly, booming, elongated: “NNNNNO”.
The adults find themselves tussled with the young independent thinker as they struggle to maintain control, attempting to reinforce the safety of the snowsuit on young Thomas. I remember thinking this book was quite humorous as a child & I still do. The scenes depicted by Michael Martchenko are ridiculous, absurd & abundant in the extreme yet, they depict exactly what it felt like to attempt to get to the end goal. Not being a parent myself I cannot speak to the experiences of all those deep-sighing-parental figures as they patiently encouraged their children to put on their winter gear every day. However, I still find it hilarious to see play out in this book.
With the inclusion of little tips & tricks that guardians can use to help young readers enunciate, distinguish characters & reflect on the storyline, I am very glad to see these books making their way to a greater audience of people that would profit from the guides provided. I was very lucky growing up; my mom was a distinguished voice actor for my stories & I am happy to believe that these guides might help encourage others to experience a story to the uttermost of their imagination’s potential.
Thank you to NetGalley, Annick Press Ltd & Robert Munsch for the free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
October 19, 2018
Don't you just love winter? The dazzling white snow, hot chocolate brewing and snuggling up under a warm blanket. Don't let the kids go out without their snowsuit however or else they might get sick. In a Munsch book however, this entire narrative takes one wacky turn after another. What I like about Munsch books is that children are not powerless at all and always find a way to have their say somehow. Munsch's illustrations are laugh out loud hysterical and he is very adept at showing not only the emotion but the degree of that emotion that a character is feeling.
Find Thomas' Snowsuit at the Westminster Public Library!
Find Thomas' Snowsuit at the Westminster Public Library!
September 28, 2017
Note: this is not my review but the review of my daughter who can't have her own goodreads but does love herself a book! Therefore I will be writing them for her. She is currently 6 months old.
We found this an excellent and funny story and enjoy listening to it over and over.
We found this an excellent and funny story and enjoy listening to it over and over.
January 2, 2019
When his mother buys him a new brown snowsuit, Thomas loathes it on sight, and refuses to put it on. After a struggle, he is compelled to wear it to school, where the same struggle recurs with his teacher, when it is time for recess. Eventually Thomas and the teacher end up in their underwear, such is the intensity of their fight. In walks the principal, and the fight gets even more complicated, and more intense...
Canadian author/illustrator team Robert Munsch and Michael Martchenko have created many celebrated picture-books together, most notably: Love You Forever and The Paper Bag Princess . They joined forces again for Thomas' Snowsuit, originally published in 1985. Although I have enjoyed some of their other books, and appreciate the madcap sense of humor they exhibit, somehow this one just didn't work for me. I wasn't offended by the underwear scene, like some online reviewers, and I do understand that there is a certain realism in a story about struggling to get a child into their clothing. That said, I just didn't find Thomas' behavior amusing, and couldn't enter into the spirit of the story. Bad behavior is as natural as breathing to young children, and I have no problem with it being depicted in a children's book. I tend not to like those stories which validate such behavior, however. Tastes vary, of course, and I see that many reviewers have fond memories of this one, so take that as you will.
Canadian author/illustrator team Robert Munsch and Michael Martchenko have created many celebrated picture-books together, most notably: Love You Forever and The Paper Bag Princess . They joined forces again for Thomas' Snowsuit, originally published in 1985. Although I have enjoyed some of their other books, and appreciate the madcap sense of humor they exhibit, somehow this one just didn't work for me. I wasn't offended by the underwear scene, like some online reviewers, and I do understand that there is a certain realism in a story about struggling to get a child into their clothing. That said, I just didn't find Thomas' behavior amusing, and couldn't enter into the spirit of the story. Bad behavior is as natural as breathing to young children, and I have no problem with it being depicted in a children's book. I tend not to like those stories which validate such behavior, however. Tastes vary, of course, and I see that many reviewers have fond memories of this one, so take that as you will.
January 27, 2018
Thomas' mother got him a new snowsuit. However, he HATES it. He REFUSES to wear it. So his mother has trouble getting him into it the next day but manages to do so. When Thomas gets to school and it is time for recess he refuses to put the snowsuit on. Highjinks ensue and Thomas and the Teacher end up wearing each other's clothing. The Principal hears the commotion and comes into the class to try and force Thomas into his snowsuit. The principal and teacher end up switching clothes and Thomas is in his underwear. It stays like this until a child on the playground calls out for Thomas and he puts on his snowsuit and is out on the playground in 2 seconds flat. The teacher and principal argue about changing back into their own clothes and in the end Thomas is the one who gets everyone back into the right clothes. The principal promptly retires and moves to Arizona where no one wears snowsuits.
This was always my favorite book as a child, the highjinks of snowsuit shenanigans always caused me to laugh.
It would be good for a unit on why we need to put on our snowsuits to go to recess, and why we wear winter clothing.
It would be a good book for always listening to the teacher.
It would also be a good book for silly tales unit.
This was always my favorite book as a child, the highjinks of snowsuit shenanigans always caused me to laugh.
It would be good for a unit on why we need to put on our snowsuits to go to recess, and why we wear winter clothing.
It would be a good book for always listening to the teacher.
It would also be a good book for silly tales unit.
February 18, 2016
One of our library patrons has asked me if I've read this book about five times now because she thinks it's pretty much the most hilarious book in the world. So I finally grabbed a copy off the shelf today and read it just so I can finally tell her yes next time I see her. And. Um. Okay, so, it's definitely less disturbing to me than Munsch's Love You Forever (I HATE THAT BOOK!!!), but not by all that much. It IS funnier, just...still in a sort of creepy way. Also, I don't like how NNNNNNO is spelled. How am I supposed to pronounce that?!? I'm thinking Robert Munsch is just NOT my author, and apologies to our patron, whom I actually really like a lot, but I'm pretty sure there's no way in hell I'm ever going to read this book in storytime like she wants me to. But hey, at least now I'll know what she's talking about when she mentions it to me again!
December 6, 2018
Thomas does NOT want to wear his snowsuit. His mom has to amazing ability to put him in it, but when Thomas goes to school, he gives his teacher and his principal a run for their money but they try to do the same as his mom. In the end, all Thomas needed was to want to put it on.
Thomas and his mother have superpowers. Their shared ability to put people into his snowsuit is hilarious and makes for a wonderful story. When Thomas has him, the principal, and the teacher all wearing different clothes, it is just too funny! And in the end, when he gets the principal and the teacher in the right clothes again, the looks on everyone's faces is priceless.
I would connect this book to Watch Your Step, Mr. Rabbit! by Richard Scarry. Mr. Rabbit, like Thomas, only cares about what he cares about. His focus is on his newspaper until his gets stuck, like Thomas not wanting to put on his snowsuit until his friend calls him to play.
" And Thomas said, "NNNNNO." "
Thomas and his mother have superpowers. Their shared ability to put people into his snowsuit is hilarious and makes for a wonderful story. When Thomas has him, the principal, and the teacher all wearing different clothes, it is just too funny! And in the end, when he gets the principal and the teacher in the right clothes again, the looks on everyone's faces is priceless.
I would connect this book to Watch Your Step, Mr. Rabbit! by Richard Scarry. Mr. Rabbit, like Thomas, only cares about what he cares about. His focus is on his newspaper until his gets stuck, like Thomas not wanting to put on his snowsuit until his friend calls him to play.
" And Thomas said, "NNNNNO." "
October 28, 2012
I read this book for our author study of Robert Munsch. This title is classic Munsch in that the children are more competent than the adults and craziness ensues! This one is easy for kids to relate to. Young children preK-2 can probably think of a time their parents made them wear something they didn't like and will also enjoy how Thomas shows the adults in the end, how easy it is to get him to wear the snowsuit.
The illustrations make the text come alive. Without the visuals to accompany the text, it would not have the impact that it has. Let's face it. Seeing the principal in the teacher's dress and the teacher in the principal's suit, and even their underwear at one point, is a lot of fun for kids.
Overall, I found it to be a little less overwhelming than some of Munsch's other books. This is a fun read-aloud for pre-K-2 that is sure to provide plenty of giggles.
The illustrations make the text come alive. Without the visuals to accompany the text, it would not have the impact that it has. Let's face it. Seeing the principal in the teacher's dress and the teacher in the principal's suit, and even their underwear at one point, is a lot of fun for kids.
Overall, I found it to be a little less overwhelming than some of Munsch's other books. This is a fun read-aloud for pre-K-2 that is sure to provide plenty of giggles.
April 26, 2018
Thomas does not want to wear his new brown snowsuit. His mom, teacher, and principal all try to make him wear it. The only one who's successful is his mom. His teacher and principal end up in someone else's clothes when they try. In the end, Thomas only wears his snowsuit because he wants to go outside, and not because he was forced to.
I gave this book four stars because it has some very familiar and humorous characters. We have Thomas, a stubborn child, who will only do things because he decided he wants to. We have a frustrated mom who just wants her child to do something the first time she asks. Additionally, we have a teacher and principal who have to deal with kids like this, along with many more children. We know it's not the first time because the principal gets so annoyed that he moves to Arizona in the end!
I gave this book four stars because it has some very familiar and humorous characters. We have Thomas, a stubborn child, who will only do things because he decided he wants to. We have a frustrated mom who just wants her child to do something the first time she asks. Additionally, we have a teacher and principal who have to deal with kids like this, along with many more children. We know it's not the first time because the principal gets so annoyed that he moves to Arizona in the end!
February 8, 2010
Munsch writes some really funny books. In this one, Thomas won't put on his snowsuit. It's UGLY, and he has no qualms about saying so whenever the grown-ups try to make him wear it. In the ensuing fights, his teacher ends up in his snowsuit, his principal and teacher end up swapping clothes by accident, everybody ends up in their underwear, and Thomas puts on his snowsuit when he decides it's important to go out in the snow.
Bunch of silly nonsense, no moral whatsoever. That's refreshing, isn't it?
Bunch of silly nonsense, no moral whatsoever. That's refreshing, isn't it?
March 15, 2014
It's absurd. I would not even read it to my kids. I read everything before they do to be sure it meets my standards and frankly, its far to out there for them. They would have a problem with people "picking up a kid and a snowsuit to stick them together" and then them having a huge fight that ends up with everyone in the wrong clothing. I'm afraid I also found it inappropriate that the teacher and the child were in their underwear together and the principal had no qualms about it. That tells kids its ok for adults to take their clothes off of them. What kind of person writes like that?
December 23, 2018
Thomas doesn't like his new snowsuit; can you blame him? It is pretty ugly.
I think this little book about Thomas and his snowsuit is just plain funny. It's fun to read; it's silly, the illustrations are what make the book so much better, in my opinion.
Who would have thought that all you needed to do to get Thomas in his snowsuit was get one of his friends to call him to play?
I think this little book about Thomas and his snowsuit is just plain funny. It's fun to read; it's silly, the illustrations are what make the book so much better, in my opinion.
Who would have thought that all you needed to do to get Thomas in his snowsuit was get one of his friends to call him to play?
November 26, 2017
I love the illustrations and the writing and plot. So cute and hilarious.
December 4, 2017
I used to read this to each of my kids, we would have a good chuckle. Then in the winter we would have the fun of getting them into their snowsuits!
February 14, 2018
The kids all loved this book. They begged for me to read it again! It is a funny story about having the right motivation to do what you should.
January 2, 2023
Когда Роберт Манч написал эту смешную книжку в 1985, многих нынешних родителей нынешних дошкольников еще и на свете не было. Мог ли он подумать, что его юмор сегодня не просто перестанут понимать, но и назовут дискуссионно-небезопасным. (Чешу макушку). Мама злится и кричит: «Надевай комбинезон», учительница раздевается до нижнего белья, а директор школы переодевается в женское платье. Еще как современно, впрочем, куда там «восьмидесятым».
July 7, 2025
**Écouté sur OhDio.
Peut-être qu'avec des images j'aurais apprécié davantage, mais c'est la première fois que je trouve ennuyante une histoire de Robert Munsch.
Peut-être qu'avec des images j'aurais apprécié davantage, mais c'est la première fois que je trouve ennuyante une histoire de Robert Munsch.
November 14, 2017
This book is about a boy named Thomas. In the story, he refuses to put on a snowsuit that his mother bought him. At school, the teacher still could not get Thomas to put on the snowsuit. Thomas and his teacher bickered about this dilemma until Thomas ended up in his teacher's dress, and the teacher ended up in Thomas' snowsuit! When the principle walks in, the teacher and the principle mix up their clothes. The principle ended up quitting his job and moved to a place with no snow.
This was a funny book and many students would enjoy it. However, I did feel that it was a bit odd. I did not understand why the student, teacher, and principle all ended up switching clothes. The illustrations were great and emphasized the character's emotions. However, I did not enjoy the fact that the principle quit his job.
This book would be a good option when needing comedic relief from school work.
This was a funny book and many students would enjoy it. However, I did feel that it was a bit odd. I did not understand why the student, teacher, and principle all ended up switching clothes. The illustrations were great and emphasized the character's emotions. However, I did not enjoy the fact that the principle quit his job.
This book would be a good option when needing comedic relief from school work.
September 27, 2019
The last book of my Banned Books Week Readathon, and boy this was such a delightful and hilarious book about a little boy who DOESN'T want to wear his snowsuit. Yes, this boy is determined, he is not going to be wearing it. So we see his mom, his teacher, and the principal trying to get him to wear it which causes hilarious situations and I was just laughing so hard. And when x happened I was laughing harder, oh Thomas. :P
The ending? Brilliant, poor principal though!
Yep, this was a delightful book about a boy who doesn't want to be forced into his snowsuit, which I can imagine.
I also really liked the art.
The ending? Brilliant, poor principal though!
Yep, this was a delightful book about a boy who doesn't want to be forced into his snowsuit, which I can imagine.
I also really liked the art.
December 24, 2020
In Thomas' Snowsuit , Thomas refuses to put on his snow coat no matter how many times his mother, teacher and principal plead and try to physically put him in the suit. The teacher and principal get all worked up trying to get him in to his suit. Finally, when one of Thomas' friends calls for him to come play, he whips on his snowsuit and rushes outside.
Thomas responds better to positive incentives for wearing his snowsuit (e.g. getting to go out to play) than being forced to without being told why. This is a cute book and, as a Canadian who knows the struggle of getting kids in and out of snow clothes in the Winter, a very relatable and fun story.
Thomas responds better to positive incentives for wearing his snowsuit (e.g. getting to go out to play) than being forced to without being told why. This is a cute book and, as a Canadian who knows the struggle of getting kids in and out of snow clothes in the Winter, a very relatable and fun story.
January 16, 2018
Thomas refuses to wear his new snowsuit despite the pleas of his mother, his teacher, and even his principal. And through repeated efforts, just about everyone ends up in Thomas' snowsuit!
Should I make a bookshelf entitled "Silly" and slap this book up there? Even the kids thought it was silly. But it was fun and the kids always love to hear about someone in their *underclothes*. Third grade reading level but better suited for 1st and 2nd. Third graders (and some sharp second graders) were left scratching their heads thinking 'How did they do that?'
Should I make a bookshelf entitled "Silly" and slap this book up there? Even the kids thought it was silly. But it was fun and the kids always love to hear about someone in their *underclothes*. Third grade reading level but better suited for 1st and 2nd. Third graders (and some sharp second graders) were left scratching their heads thinking 'How did they do that?'
March 10, 2019
I’m rereading some of the stories I grew up with as a child.
I don’t remember this book being this funny and also this inappropriate! There are some jokes that I simply didn’t catch as a kid, and reading the book as an adult has allowed me to pay attention to certain subtleties that you ignore as a child! Overall, this story is really cute, and it reminded me of when I never wanted to put in my snowsuit!
I don’t remember this book being this funny and also this inappropriate! There are some jokes that I simply didn’t catch as a kid, and reading the book as an adult has allowed me to pay attention to certain subtleties that you ignore as a child! Overall, this story is really cute, and it reminded me of when I never wanted to put in my snowsuit!
March 8, 2018
I listened to this on Spotify - read by the author.
I find that this author is hilarious to listen to.
He keeps you laughing the entire time.
https://open.spotify.com/album/1mQk59...
I find that this author is hilarious to listen to.
He keeps you laughing the entire time.
https://open.spotify.com/album/1mQk59...
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