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Snow
This classic Beginner Book edited by Dr. Seuss is a delightful ode to winter. Brrrrr! It snowed! From snowball fights and skiing to fort building and snowman making, P. D. Eastman and Roy McKie’s Snow will have young readers eager for the kind of fun only a wintry-white day can bring. Perfect for enjoying with a cup of hot cocoa!
Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning.
Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning.
61 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1962
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January 23, 2019
This book has an energy to it and a zest for life. I can sure use that zip at the moment. This is an ode to Snow. Not many people are fans of snow. I feel like children love snow and then they grow out of it. I did not grow out of it. I still love snow. We just had a huge snow and I took the kids sledding down a huge hill we have close and it was so much fun. Really fun.
This book is a simple beginning book with 3 colors: red, blue and yellow, with black and white of course. I can feel that sled going down the hill so fast and I can almost taste the snow on my tongue looking at this. Now, I don’t think anyone likes snow in your face. I do love this little book. It’s amazing and I know I would have loved it as a child if I read it. It's my favorite season mostly.
The kids liked this book too. We let the niece read this out loud and she got into the story. They both gave this 4 stars.
This book is a simple beginning book with 3 colors: red, blue and yellow, with black and white of course. I can feel that sled going down the hill so fast and I can almost taste the snow on my tongue looking at this. Now, I don’t think anyone likes snow in your face. I do love this little book. It’s amazing and I know I would have loved it as a child if I read it. It's my favorite season mostly.
The kids liked this book too. We let the niece read this out loud and she got into the story. They both gave this 4 stars.
December 31, 2021
My most favorite childhood classics! 😊
February 6, 2017
Snow is an oldie, but a goodie. It has been a favorite of beginning readers in my house since I began reading, and served my Kiddo well, too. In between, it was passed around from cousin to cousin until the original fell apart and a new one was needed. Written in a simple rhyme, two children and their dog play in the snow - sledding, throwing snowballs, making a snow house and having a snowy picnic in it, and finally building a great big snowman. But when the snow melts, the kids and their dog aren't ready to say good-bye to it. What to do? Why, save some in the refrigerator for another day. (This book inspired me to make a mini snowman who lived in our freezer for a few years, until my mom forgot abut him spring cleaning one year.) If this books rhyme reminds you of Dr. Seuss, it may be because he did have a hand in the editing of Snow.
September 8, 2023
The artwork is soo adorable.
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March 15, 2019This was the first book I ever read.
For a long time, it was also the only book I read. I was the last reader in my class, and when I finally got this one down I committed to it.
I like the talking dog. He was very cute when I was a kid and has somehow become more so over the years. I like the kids. They rib each other in surprisingly snarky ways ("A: 'I want to know do you like snow./ Do you like it, yes or no?' B: 'Oh yes! Oh yes! I do like snow.' / A: *pelting sister* Do you like in your face?'") but know it's all joaks and don't falter ("B: 'Yes! I like it any place!"---later on, when her brother seriously beefs it going downhill on a set of I-truly-hope-they-don't-actually-make-those 6-year old sized skis she just says: "What a silly thing to do! Are your feet too long for you?" Damn).
Somehow the kids make a legit igloo and have their own homemade lunch in there. I personally am jealous of this even up to this very day. I had plans as a child to attempt this myself, but all attempts at forming a solid block of snow never quite came to fruition. The kids also make a snowman, a remarkably ambitious one ("He is the biggest Man of all"), who rapidly melts, leading to the classic line expressing the loss of innocence incumbent in realizing the futility of human effort (skrrt!): "The biggest snow man of them all / is very, very, very small." Ye who can read such a line and shudder not, peace be with you but grace not my table, for my mother always warned me not to dine with the soulless.
There's also a part at the end where they pack snowballs in the freezer so they can have a snowball fight in the summer. I have been obsessed with this idea since I was a child. I tried it once a little after reading this for the first time (my mom helped me get them in the ziploc bags). I remember her telling me that they melted about a week later---plausible, but a part of me has always suspected that she just needed the freezer space. One day, however---one day.
For a long time, it was also the only book I read. I was the last reader in my class, and when I finally got this one down I committed to it.
I like the talking dog. He was very cute when I was a kid and has somehow become more so over the years. I like the kids. They rib each other in surprisingly snarky ways ("A: 'I want to know do you like snow./ Do you like it, yes or no?' B: 'Oh yes! Oh yes! I do like snow.' / A: *pelting sister* Do you like in your face?'") but know it's all joaks and don't falter ("B: 'Yes! I like it any place!"---later on, when her brother seriously beefs it going downhill on a set of I-truly-hope-they-don't-actually-make-those 6-year old sized skis she just says: "What a silly thing to do! Are your feet too long for you?" Damn).
Somehow the kids make a legit igloo and have their own homemade lunch in there. I personally am jealous of this even up to this very day. I had plans as a child to attempt this myself, but all attempts at forming a solid block of snow never quite came to fruition. The kids also make a snowman, a remarkably ambitious one ("He is the biggest Man of all"), who rapidly melts, leading to the classic line expressing the loss of innocence incumbent in realizing the futility of human effort (skrrt!): "The biggest snow man of them all / is very, very, very small." Ye who can read such a line and shudder not, peace be with you but grace not my table, for my mother always warned me not to dine with the soulless.
There's also a part at the end where they pack snowballs in the freezer so they can have a snowball fight in the summer. I have been obsessed with this idea since I was a child. I tried it once a little after reading this for the first time (my mom helped me get them in the ziploc bags). I remember her telling me that they melted about a week later---plausible, but a part of me has always suspected that she just needed the freezer space. One day, however---one day.
March 13, 2023
Cute, quick, easy. Perfect for a 3-year-old with a short attention span.
December 25, 2024
Just not up to the Dr. Seuss standard. The writing is just not nearly as clever. And the story doesn't quite work. The art is fine but doesn't standout. Not bad. Just a little bit blah.
December 31, 2024
Phew. Met my 2024 reading goal. 😂
July 17, 2021
Cute book, great illustrations for those who love snow!
February 1, 2025
Not as obnoxiously long as it first appears, even for a book that's over 50 pages.
October 12, 2017
One quote I enjoyed was, "The snow out there will come and go, but snow in here, we know. So we will put this snow away and play with it another day." This quote is at the every end of the book when the snow is all melting and they are trying to salvage it by putting it in the freezer. I like this quote because as little kids they don't know that the snow will actually just turn to ice in the freezer. But I love their hope and effort to keep the snow for another day.
One character I loved was the dog. He didn't ever say anything but he was on mostly every page in the installations doing something funny or silly. In the book the dog loves to dig in the snow, ride on the sled, make snow tracks, slide down snowy hills on his tail, build snow men and snow houses and at one point in the story the dog even falls asleep on the sled while the kids pull him. He was a great addition to the story and makes it more entertaining to read.
While there wasn't really a theme to this book I noticed that it may have been written towards helping children, so you might be able to call that the theme. This book didn't really have much of a story line and it just kind of listed somethings two children and a dog did in the snow. so I think it was written to help younger readers practice reading by themselves. There was quite a bit of repetition in this book and I think it would be very helpful to younger readers. Also the book had a simple rhyme and I think that that would be easier to newer readers to be able to almost guess what was coming next. So one of the themes or purposes for this book was for beginning readers to learn. Another theme (if you could call it that) was just to have fun in the snow, and once the fun starts to end, try and salvage the fun. In the story they had a ton of fun until the last couple pages when the sun came out and the snow started to melt. So the two children decided to try and stuff as much snow in their pockets and try and freeze it to save it for another day to play. While this idea didn't work, it showed the theme of children trying to keep their fun going, which I think is a great theme.
My overall feelings for this book are good. I loved this book and I do recommend it. I recommend this book to children that are begging readers, because it will help them become better readers and it is a great fun and entertaining book, with every activity in the snow and rhyme you can think of. I maybe recommend this book to children who haven't experienced snow. It would be a cool experience for them to learn all the fun things you can do in the snow, because they wouldn't have done it before. On thing I loved about this book was that the illustrations went to every edge of the paper and I was able to feel what the story was trying to portray. I do however wish the drawings were more colorful, the book is full of white and blue and I would love to see more color. Overall I think this book deserves four stars.
One character I loved was the dog. He didn't ever say anything but he was on mostly every page in the installations doing something funny or silly. In the book the dog loves to dig in the snow, ride on the sled, make snow tracks, slide down snowy hills on his tail, build snow men and snow houses and at one point in the story the dog even falls asleep on the sled while the kids pull him. He was a great addition to the story and makes it more entertaining to read.
While there wasn't really a theme to this book I noticed that it may have been written towards helping children, so you might be able to call that the theme. This book didn't really have much of a story line and it just kind of listed somethings two children and a dog did in the snow. so I think it was written to help younger readers practice reading by themselves. There was quite a bit of repetition in this book and I think it would be very helpful to younger readers. Also the book had a simple rhyme and I think that that would be easier to newer readers to be able to almost guess what was coming next. So one of the themes or purposes for this book was for beginning readers to learn. Another theme (if you could call it that) was just to have fun in the snow, and once the fun starts to end, try and salvage the fun. In the story they had a ton of fun until the last couple pages when the sun came out and the snow started to melt. So the two children decided to try and stuff as much snow in their pockets and try and freeze it to save it for another day to play. While this idea didn't work, it showed the theme of children trying to keep their fun going, which I think is a great theme.
My overall feelings for this book are good. I loved this book and I do recommend it. I recommend this book to children that are begging readers, because it will help them become better readers and it is a great fun and entertaining book, with every activity in the snow and rhyme you can think of. I maybe recommend this book to children who haven't experienced snow. It would be a cool experience for them to learn all the fun things you can do in the snow, because they wouldn't have done it before. On thing I loved about this book was that the illustrations went to every edge of the paper and I was able to feel what the story was trying to portray. I do however wish the drawings were more colorful, the book is full of white and blue and I would love to see more color. Overall I think this book deserves four stars.
May 9, 2016
Originally published on my blog,
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This was a very simple story and it employed a lot of repetition—almost a Dick and Jane amount of repetition. Dr. Seuss recruited P. D. Eastman to children’s literature and the rhythm of this book bears a strong resemblance to Seuss’ works. At times the rhyme seemed forced—by which I mean, that in order to rhyme, the sentence was made awkward or bordered on senseless. Some of this manifested in what seemed at the time an odd refusal to name certain common snow games: Making snow angels became “making pictures with your backs.” Cross-country skiing or skiing in general (this is not a sport I know well. In the absence of a ski lift, I suppose one walks to the top of a hill in skis even if it’s not cross-country skiing?) becomes “we put on long, long feet”; the word “skis” is never used but there are several mentions of skis as “feet.” “Snow man” is used once, but mostly the snowman is referred to only as a man, once as a man of snow, and the exclusion of “snow” as a modifier seems odd. Overall, it’s a book about playing in the snow told with a very young child’s vocabulary. As a book about playing in the snow, it’s cute. And the Seussian rhythm keeps the book rolling, so long as you don’t stumble too much on the forced rhyme and refusal to introduce new words or phrases.
This was a very simple story and it employed a lot of repetition—almost a Dick and Jane amount of repetition. Dr. Seuss recruited P. D. Eastman to children’s literature and the rhythm of this book bears a strong resemblance to Seuss’ works. At times the rhyme seemed forced—by which I mean, that in order to rhyme, the sentence was made awkward or bordered on senseless. Some of this manifested in what seemed at the time an odd refusal to name certain common snow games: Making snow angels became “making pictures with your backs.” Cross-country skiing or skiing in general (this is not a sport I know well. In the absence of a ski lift, I suppose one walks to the top of a hill in skis even if it’s not cross-country skiing?) becomes “we put on long, long feet”; the word “skis” is never used but there are several mentions of skis as “feet.” “Snow man” is used once, but mostly the snowman is referred to only as a man, once as a man of snow, and the exclusion of “snow” as a modifier seems odd. Overall, it’s a book about playing in the snow told with a very young child’s vocabulary. As a book about playing in the snow, it’s cute. And the Seussian rhythm keeps the book rolling, so long as you don’t stumble too much on the forced rhyme and refusal to introduce new words or phrases.
November 24, 2014
Category: Hardcover
Age: 1-6+ years
Synopsis: An adorably illustrated book describing all the merry ways to enjoy snow.
Bilingual benefit: “Snow” is part of the Dr. Seuss Beginner Books series intended for new readers. As a new reader book, the simple language rhymes well and has a sing-song rhythm. The book is also a wonderful source of wintry wonderland Americana for a child living abroad…and, especially, for a little one living on the Mediterranean coast of Israel. Where else can a Tel Aviv child see a snowman?
Availability in Israel: While this book is not available in Israel, it can be ordered online via Amazon USA. In addition to being available as a stand-alone book, it can also be purchased as part of the Dr. Seuss Beginner Book compilation, "The Big Purple Book of Beginner Books."
Previewing the book: This book is available for preview on Amazon USA. (last checked 6/10/2014)
Lil guy: A regular read.
Mama: I would buy this again and for a friend.
Age: 1-6+ years
Synopsis: An adorably illustrated book describing all the merry ways to enjoy snow.
Bilingual benefit: “Snow” is part of the Dr. Seuss Beginner Books series intended for new readers. As a new reader book, the simple language rhymes well and has a sing-song rhythm. The book is also a wonderful source of wintry wonderland Americana for a child living abroad…and, especially, for a little one living on the Mediterranean coast of Israel. Where else can a Tel Aviv child see a snowman?
Availability in Israel: While this book is not available in Israel, it can be ordered online via Amazon USA. In addition to being available as a stand-alone book, it can also be purchased as part of the Dr. Seuss Beginner Book compilation, "The Big Purple Book of Beginner Books."
Previewing the book: This book is available for preview on Amazon USA. (last checked 6/10/2014)
Lil guy: A regular read.
Mama: I would buy this again and for a friend.
March 9, 2016
OK, now THESE girls got smart. I bet they learned their lesson from that other snow book about that boy Peter ["Tne Snowy Day"]. Because first of all, they did NOT put their snowballs in their pockets so they melted, but they put it in the FREEZER so they can have snow in the summer!!
This one has lots of stuff in it that the other snow books don't. Like, OK, THREE BIG THINGS! One is there's skis. And two is sleds. And three is snowball battles. In that one book the girl made a snowball and then wasted it when she just tossed it up in the air!!! But in this one the girls smack each other right in the face with snow!! And then they LAUGH, because that's not MEAN! It's FUN!
And so is SNOW!
And then the best part was what it says on the cover. "I can read it all by myself." And I can. So that makes it five stars!
This one has lots of stuff in it that the other snow books don't. Like, OK, THREE BIG THINGS! One is there's skis. And two is sleds. And three is snowball battles. In that one book the girl made a snowball and then wasted it when she just tossed it up in the air!!! But in this one the girls smack each other right in the face with snow!! And then they LAUGH, because that's not MEAN! It's FUN!
And so is SNOW!
And then the best part was what it says on the cover. "I can read it all by myself." And I can. So that makes it five stars!
November 21, 2017
In this fun children’s book a little boy wakes up on day and comes across snow all outside his house. Overjoyed, the little boy puts on his snow gear, and takes his dog outside to go and play in the snow. He also invites his friend outside to play also, and they do a bunch of fun activities together outside. When the sun came out, they knew that the snow was going to start melting, so they took some inside. They put the snow in the freezer to save it, so they have some to play with later on. I really enjoyed this book because of how it is simply written yet children can relate to the excitement of snow in winter and can easily make connections throughout the story. Most kids can relate to the boy and how exciting it is to play in the snow when it is the first snowfall of the year. This is a very cute book.
September 7, 2015
This brilliant classic is perfect for a wintry day and emerging readers discovering vocabulary concerning the winter season. P.D. Eastman's illustrations are stellar, creating a magical world in simple strokes that recall the feeling of tasting snowflakes on one's tongue and racing down hills on sleds. Two children discover the joys of snow with their dog, performing such activities as building a snowman, skiing, sledding, having a snowball fight and building an igloo. McKie creates parallel structure when introducing new vocabulary and larger font, spacing and design layout make this ideal for a beginning reader. Highly recommended.
August 10, 2018
I really enjoyed the rhymes that the two little kids within this book told to one another as they played with the snow, as well as the endless ideas that the book offers for what to do with snow. I really liked the dot-eyed illustrations of the kids, as this kind of style for drawing children appears to be very innocent in my opinion. I also liked the wittiness of the words that rhymed that went along perfectly with every different action that the kids can be seen taking on with snow in every scene. I would use this book with early-aged elementary school kids to get them interested in both reading and poetry.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 12, 2015
a great picture book with many of the same traits we have all come to know and love from Dr. Sues. While it is not written by Dr. Sues, it fits right into his collection. This is a book that is perfect for winter and reading all about they fun times to be had. A great read aloud and a great book for young readers trying to learn sight words and sounding words out, even a great book to just enjoy the pictures.
December 3, 2018
Snow is a cute little rhyming book, perfect for the early reader that captures the wonder and fun of snow.
We will callHow can you not just love that?
Our snow man Ned.
But first
He has to have a head. . . .
The sun! That sun!
It came out fast.
Do you think Ned
Is going to last?
Keep that sun
Away from Ned!
That sun is going
To his head. . . .
December 9, 2008
i like this book because it is about snow. i like snow too. it was about a girl and a boy they did not know what snow was. they had a snowball fight. they made an angel in the snow. they made a house of snow and had a picnic in the snow. this book was fun to read because i like playing the snow too. when it snow my dad and my sister and i go sledding and have snowball fights.
December 19, 2008
I always loved this book growing up. I still have my copy that my mom saved for me. Growing up in Hawaii I never experienced snow 1st hand so this book was always fun to read and imagine what "real" snow was like.
Since we had a big "snow storm" in Vegas yesterday, we had to get this book out again and read it. Hannah loves this book too.
Since we had a big "snow storm" in Vegas yesterday, we had to get this book out again and read it. Hannah loves this book too.
January 22, 2012
This book was about snow, and I liked this book because there's snow. And there was two little boys. And first one puppy was out there and then one of the boys went out there, and then the other boy called to the other boy inside the house and then he put his snow suit on and he went outside. And in this book the dog slides on his tail. -by Alexander
August 1, 2017
This book was wonderful for my first grader to read with little help from me. She loved the fact that it was such a "long" book and made her feel like a big kid. There is just enough repetition throughout to make it manageable for her level but not too easy. The story itself is fun and exciting and my little one was laughing out loud to herself at the antics of the dog!
February 4, 2009
Considering we live in sunny Florida and have never seen snow, this book is one of my daughter's favorites.
December 15, 2025
Another one my kids enjoyed.
August 12, 2024
Makes you want to be a child again and play in the snow. Fun book for beginning readers. I love how this book shows us so many fun things to do in the snow.
May 19, 2017
I thought that this was a good book for beginner readers. my daughter enjoyed reading this book. I would recommend this book to others.
August 1, 2017
A book about having fun in the snow, with great repetition and easy to read!
July 24, 2017
Mom read me this book that we borrowed from the library.
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