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Written on Jul 2, 2013
Ages 3-7, Preschool - 2nd
Pages: 32 Hardcover 10x9.5"
Date Published: October 29, 2013
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
The [b:Johnny Appleseed: A Tall Tale|917184|Johnny Appleseed A Tall Tale|Steven Kellogg|http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1348122659s/917184.jpg|902259] picture book I grew up with was [a:Steven Kellogg|68572|Steven Kellogg|http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/authors/1200676988p2/68572.jpg] and the first chapter books to memory were [a:Patricia MacLachlan|29182|Patricia MacLachlan|http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/authors/1311807739p2/29182.jpg] so I was intrigued to see these two team up in a new picture book for winter.
[b:Snowflakes Fall|17412869|Snowflakes Fall|Patricia MacLachlan|http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1375464738s/17412869.jpg|24258015] is beautiful. Perfect for a snowflake study as a poetic read aloud. Also wonderful as a read to express how precious the qualities of someone or something are invidividual and entire unique.
The illustrations are enchanting with children and dogs definitely recognizable from Steven Kellogg. Pictures throughout are powerful fuel for the imagination on both dark and light tones. An enjoyment to read and view.
I read a digital advanced reader copy from Random House.