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Snow
Moose, bear, fox, and hare frolic in a snowy, glowy winter wonderland from the creator of Rain. Winter is coming to the north woods and the animals are all getting ready for the first big snow. The owl hears the wind whistle, but the moose sees the first flakes. Now the geese know it is time to fly south, and the bear knows it is time for sleep. Then it snows and snows and snows. Every flake is different. All of them are hushed. Both the fox and the hare will forage through the long winter–but now the hare’s coat matches the white snow and the fox’s fur stands out like a fiery beacon.
Manya Stojic’s lovely evocation of a world made white will help cheer young readers along until–at last!–the snow melts and spring returns to the north.
Manya Stojic’s lovely evocation of a world made white will help cheer young readers along until–at last!–the snow melts and spring returns to the north.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published September 7, 2009
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August 13, 2017What a cliff hanger. Now I've got to read Spring.
February 20, 2013
Snow by Manya Stojic follows woodland animals preparing for and reacting to the first big snow.
Stojic's bright, bold paintings focus on the animals, the woods and the snow. Animals pictured include owl, geese, moose, bear, bunnies, and fox. My favorite images are verso, animals, forest, white, sleepy, so long, and spring.
The very large font makes this a good choice for beginning readers. Action words including ruffled, yawned, snuggled, swirled, sparkling, bristled, giggled, mumbled, sniffed, and honked make this a good read-aloud choice with opportunities for listeners to repeat sounds. The large images make this a strong chice for sharing with groups or one on one. I appreciated the symmetry of the story as well as the vocabulary. This is a useful winter picturebook for school and public library collections.
For ages 2 to 7, winter, seasons, animals, rhyme, repetition, nature, read-aloud, and fans of Manya Stojic.
Stojic's bright, bold paintings focus on the animals, the woods and the snow. Animals pictured include owl, geese, moose, bear, bunnies, and fox. My favorite images are verso, animals, forest, white, sleepy, so long, and spring.
The very large font makes this a good choice for beginning readers. Action words including ruffled, yawned, snuggled, swirled, sparkling, bristled, giggled, mumbled, sniffed, and honked make this a good read-aloud choice with opportunities for listeners to repeat sounds. The large images make this a strong chice for sharing with groups or one on one. I appreciated the symmetry of the story as well as the vocabulary. This is a useful winter picturebook for school and public library collections.
For ages 2 to 7, winter, seasons, animals, rhyme, repetition, nature, read-aloud, and fans of Manya Stojic.
November 23, 2022
Summarize the plot of the story.
- Snow is a story about how animals in nature prepare and experience the snow when it falls. The wise owl senses the snow is coming. The bunnies fur color changes, the bear begins to hibernate, and the geese fly south. In the end the wise owl tells the readers the snow will only stay for a little before the weather begins to change and snow will melt when spring comes.
Describe the character(s) within the story.
- The animals all are preparing for winter and snowfall, and they guide us through a story that tell us how they do that.
Discuss the text structure/characterization/illustrations.
-The text is short and to the point, and the illustrations help tell the story. There was a little bit of dialog throughout the text as well.
What do you like (dislike) about the book?
- I really liked this book because it helps the reader understand a simplified version of what animals do when their habitat's weather is changing.
How could you use this book in the classroom? Provide examples
-I would use this book on a snowy day and help students understand animals' habits when the weather changes.
- Snow is a story about how animals in nature prepare and experience the snow when it falls. The wise owl senses the snow is coming. The bunnies fur color changes, the bear begins to hibernate, and the geese fly south. In the end the wise owl tells the readers the snow will only stay for a little before the weather begins to change and snow will melt when spring comes.
Describe the character(s) within the story.
- The animals all are preparing for winter and snowfall, and they guide us through a story that tell us how they do that.
Discuss the text structure/characterization/illustrations.
-The text is short and to the point, and the illustrations help tell the story. There was a little bit of dialog throughout the text as well.
What do you like (dislike) about the book?
- I really liked this book because it helps the reader understand a simplified version of what animals do when their habitat's weather is changing.
How could you use this book in the classroom? Provide examples
-I would use this book on a snowy day and help students understand animals' habits when the weather changes.
April 14, 2020
The illustrations in the book are detailed and eye catching. I think this is great for children to look at when winter is coming. Additionally, this gives children a look at how animals are going to be when it snows. The writing in the book is big enough for children to look at and see from afar which is good if reading for group time.
January 31, 2022
This book would be great to read to younger grades during a winter unit, or maybe just that time of year. I would say that it would be best to read to kindergarteners. I thought the art was really interesting, and it kinda looked like something a kid would make. "Snow would be a good book to teach kids about winter forest animals, the changing of the seasons, and maybe hibernation.
February 24, 2022
I loved this book and the illustrations that went along with it. This book is good for when the first snow falls and I can read it in my classroom. It just is a good winter book and a fun easy read. The character is super excited as she looks out her window at the first snow fall and she is so excited to go enjoy it. This is a fun read for children and will get them in the winter spirit.
April 12, 2018
A celebration of the coming winter and snow, and a reminder that spring comes after.
Told through the eyes of many animals (fox, hares, moose, bear, owl)
I love the texture in all the illustrations.
The words are super large, making this easier for little eyes.
Told through the eyes of many animals (fox, hares, moose, bear, owl)
I love the texture in all the illustrations.
The words are super large, making this easier for little eyes.
December 28, 2018
The animals know that snow is on the way, and they do whatever must be done in order to prepare.
This is a very simple book - board book simple, almost, but it's definitely charming. The author's paintings are sort of folksy, but colorful, and bursting with energy.
This is a very simple book - board book simple, almost, but it's definitely charming. The author's paintings are sort of folksy, but colorful, and bursting with energy.
February 28, 2020
The forest animals sense the coming winter and snow and prepare. The illustrations are nice. This is a good choice for toddler or preschool story time related to snow or weather or event the change of seasons.
January 19, 2021
Cute book. Would definitely appeal to the youngest of readers. There is not much of a story here, but I like the arch of the text that moves through the different animals as they notice snow is coming and then goes in reverse as they react to the snow.
December 21, 2021
I read this book a few times because I was practicing my voices for each animal to read for Story Time and I had a lot of fun with it. The kids seemed engaged in the story and enjoyed the illustrations. I was a big fan of the illustrations as well. Well done!
December 19, 2023
Different woodland animals anticipate the arrival of snow.
This book introduces the ideas of migration (geese), hibernation (bear), and seasonal camouflage (snowshoe rabbits).
The text is simple with textured acrylic illustrations.
This book introduces the ideas of migration (geese), hibernation (bear), and seasonal camouflage (snowshoe rabbits).
The text is simple with textured acrylic illustrations.
November 24, 2017
Short, nice art, straightforward. Nothing thrilling here but usable for storytime if needed.
December 20, 2017
Animals prepare for the snow in different ways. A great book to read to toddlers. An explorastory read.
January 11, 2018
Good story. This can be used to start a discussion on how animals *know* when specific weather situations are coming. Plus, could also spark a conversation on hibernation.
March 6, 2018
Perfect book for this week. It snowed yesterday! Nice illustrations.
January 16, 2019
Very atmospheric books. Various animals respond to the impending winter. Sparse, toddler-friendly text, with lost of good feels from nature.
January 22, 2019
Cute winter read!
December 21, 2019
Great, easy winter read-aloud! Nice illustrations and giant text which is good for big groups and young children.
January 4, 2020
Cute short picture book
January 8, 2021
3.5 stars. Cute, fun winter story!
February 12, 2023
I just picked this book up for my two year old grandson. We love the snow and I’m sure he’ll love the delightful animal illustrations in this story.
April 28, 2023
Loved the large illustrations of animals as well as the sparse text and this title would make a great story time read for twos and threes.
November 6, 2024
One-dimensional book in which a variety of varmints do their wintertime thing.
January 16, 2025
Great book on what animals do to prepare for winter.
September 4, 2025
A good book to read moving into winter time. Shows what some animals do during this time and a perfect way to set up explaining why these animals do this.
December 27, 2014
Booklist (December 1, 2002 (Vol. 99, No. 7))
PreS-K. Animals in a natural setting anticipate winter in this fast-moving picture book as an owl, some geese, a moose, a bear, some bunnies, and a fox all show their feelings about the coming snow. Some embrace it; some resent it ("My fur looks like fire, against this white snow,"bristles Fox); others just deal with it. The bunnies blend right in with the snow, as their coats have changed color for the winter. Bear hibernates. The geese fly south. They will all get through the winter, anticipating spring. Stojic's sparse text reveals much about seasonal cycles, and her rich double-page acrylic paintings capture the physicality of the animals in a brief, transforming moment in time.
Horn Book (Spring, 2003)
In a book with a pleasing structure, the forest animals anticipate winter's first snow. Each reacts in its own way after the snow falls: Bear gets sleepy; the geese fly south; Moose enjoys "the crisp air." For her striking illustrations, Stojic uses thickly applied paint to create textured close-ups of the animals. The large lettering, with its irregular edges, resembles writing on a frosty window.
Kirkus Reviews (October 15, 2002)
Stojic (Hello World, above, etc.) paints this gentle anticipation and enjoyment of a snowfall in breezy, broad strokes. On each spread, an animal comments on the upcoming weather event, beginning with owl: " 'The snow is coming,' she said wisely. 'I know snow.' " Geese, a moose, a bear, several hares, and a fox also have snow-related things to say. The text is spare, a few short sentences per spread; the animals are painted as close-ups, each taking up most of a page. In a brilliant, subtle use of the color white, delicate brush strokes sweep through the opening pages, evoking the chilly breeze that comes before snow. Where is the snow, though? On the spread when it finally snows, the nighttime background is dark, allowing only individual flakes to be seen; turn the page, however, and morning has come, revealing expanses of snow that cover ground, evergreens, and the sides of tree trunks. The sudden visual surprise of turning from a blue-black nighttime spread to a white-dominated daytime beautifully mirrors the feeling of waking up in the morning and finding the landscape magically transformed. In this landscape, each animal gets a spread to react to the change: exuberant bunnies frolic, their newly-white winter fur matching the snow perfectly; the fox bristles because he " 'looks like fire . . . against this white snow' "; the bear drifts into hibernation; and the smiling moose delightedly sniffs the crisp air. This snowfall is both exciting and peaceful. (Picture book. 2-5)
Publishers Weekly (October 28, 2002)
This season, several companion titles compete for readers' attention. Having tackled Rain on the African savanna, Manya Stojic looks at how animals respond when winter weather hits in Snow. Bear yawns and hibernates, Fox grumbles about losing his camouflage, and the geese head south, honking "So long, snow." In the acrylic paintings, Stojic's broad brushstrokes emphasize the animals' snuggly allure.
School Library Journal (December 1, 2002)
PreS-Gr 2-On a cold, gray day, Owl ruffles her feathers and wisely announces that snow is on its way. The geese fly away, a bear yawns and prepares for hibernation, a mother hare draws her babies close and tells them that it's time for their white winter coats, etc. Snow covers the forest and Owl announces that even though it will stay for a long time, "-one spring day, it will drip drop melt away." There is a refined, melodic rhythm to the spare text, and the graceful, internal rhymes are never forced. The oil paintings elegantly match the lovely language. Close-up portraits depict the animals as they gaze at the cloudy skies and frolic in the first snow. In the early pages, golden autumn leaves fall in the background; then, a spread on which white text appears on a black background and no animals are present clearly defines the separation of seasons. This gentle celebration is ideal for storytime sharing.-Shawn Brommer, South Central Library System, Madison, WI Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.
PreS-K. Animals in a natural setting anticipate winter in this fast-moving picture book as an owl, some geese, a moose, a bear, some bunnies, and a fox all show their feelings about the coming snow. Some embrace it; some resent it ("My fur looks like fire, against this white snow,"bristles Fox); others just deal with it. The bunnies blend right in with the snow, as their coats have changed color for the winter. Bear hibernates. The geese fly south. They will all get through the winter, anticipating spring. Stojic's sparse text reveals much about seasonal cycles, and her rich double-page acrylic paintings capture the physicality of the animals in a brief, transforming moment in time.
Horn Book (Spring, 2003)
In a book with a pleasing structure, the forest animals anticipate winter's first snow. Each reacts in its own way after the snow falls: Bear gets sleepy; the geese fly south; Moose enjoys "the crisp air." For her striking illustrations, Stojic uses thickly applied paint to create textured close-ups of the animals. The large lettering, with its irregular edges, resembles writing on a frosty window.
Kirkus Reviews (October 15, 2002)
Stojic (Hello World, above, etc.) paints this gentle anticipation and enjoyment of a snowfall in breezy, broad strokes. On each spread, an animal comments on the upcoming weather event, beginning with owl: " 'The snow is coming,' she said wisely. 'I know snow.' " Geese, a moose, a bear, several hares, and a fox also have snow-related things to say. The text is spare, a few short sentences per spread; the animals are painted as close-ups, each taking up most of a page. In a brilliant, subtle use of the color white, delicate brush strokes sweep through the opening pages, evoking the chilly breeze that comes before snow. Where is the snow, though? On the spread when it finally snows, the nighttime background is dark, allowing only individual flakes to be seen; turn the page, however, and morning has come, revealing expanses of snow that cover ground, evergreens, and the sides of tree trunks. The sudden visual surprise of turning from a blue-black nighttime spread to a white-dominated daytime beautifully mirrors the feeling of waking up in the morning and finding the landscape magically transformed. In this landscape, each animal gets a spread to react to the change: exuberant bunnies frolic, their newly-white winter fur matching the snow perfectly; the fox bristles because he " 'looks like fire . . . against this white snow' "; the bear drifts into hibernation; and the smiling moose delightedly sniffs the crisp air. This snowfall is both exciting and peaceful. (Picture book. 2-5)
Publishers Weekly (October 28, 2002)
This season, several companion titles compete for readers' attention. Having tackled Rain on the African savanna, Manya Stojic looks at how animals respond when winter weather hits in Snow. Bear yawns and hibernates, Fox grumbles about losing his camouflage, and the geese head south, honking "So long, snow." In the acrylic paintings, Stojic's broad brushstrokes emphasize the animals' snuggly allure.
School Library Journal (December 1, 2002)
PreS-Gr 2-On a cold, gray day, Owl ruffles her feathers and wisely announces that snow is on its way. The geese fly away, a bear yawns and prepares for hibernation, a mother hare draws her babies close and tells them that it's time for their white winter coats, etc. Snow covers the forest and Owl announces that even though it will stay for a long time, "-one spring day, it will drip drop melt away." There is a refined, melodic rhythm to the spare text, and the graceful, internal rhymes are never forced. The oil paintings elegantly match the lovely language. Close-up portraits depict the animals as they gaze at the cloudy skies and frolic in the first snow. In the early pages, golden autumn leaves fall in the background; then, a spread on which white text appears on a black background and no animals are present clearly defines the separation of seasons. This gentle celebration is ideal for storytime sharing.-Shawn Brommer, South Central Library System, Madison, WI Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.
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January 3, 2014
I wanted to like this book when I borrowed it, but found it merely okay. The content was fairly generic--various animals anticipate the coming of snow. So, I was hoping for engaging prose to make the book a little more special. But, the prose was pretty bland. There was nothing really interesting about the language... vocabulary was plain, not much in the way of figurative language, no alliteration or rhyme.
The illustrations were nice, but again, nothing special. Heavily textured paintings of child-friendly animals graced nearly every page. I did enjoy the brush strokes in the images, but otherwise, there was nothing to make them memorable.
It would be a decent book for a story time focused on the coming of winter. The text on the page is large and easy to read upside-down. The images are large enough that a group of children would be able to see what was going on.
The illustrations were nice, but again, nothing special. Heavily textured paintings of child-friendly animals graced nearly every page. I did enjoy the brush strokes in the images, but otherwise, there was nothing to make them memorable.
It would be a decent book for a story time focused on the coming of winter. The text on the page is large and easy to read upside-down. The images are large enough that a group of children would be able to see what was going on.
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March 4, 2009Snow is not always enjoyable by all that encounter it. This cute short story shows children the different ways animals react to the cold, fluffy, white stuff that falls from the sky. Each page describes a characteristic relating to a specific animal. The words are large and some are bold in certain places to help and inflection and meaning to the word. Ages k-2 will enjoy reading and hearing this story. Teachers can use it to teach children about the different habits of certain animals in the winter season.
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