Snowflakes Fall

Juvenile Fiction/Social IssuesAges 3-7, Preschool - 2ndPages: 32 Hardcover 10x9.5”Date Published: October 29, 2013Publisher: Random House Books for Young ReadersThe [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.