With new grandsons to read aloud to, I have taken an interest in books that have rhythmic, poetic language. The words have to go quickly as Leo’s favorite part is turning the page. Buffy Silverman’s new release is just this kind of book. With quick rhyming verse, she takes us through a snow-melting day.
In my part of the world, South Louisiana, we do not get much snow. Yet, we have chickadees at the feeder all winter long. With lively and sharp photographs and bouncing, rhythmic language, we can learn about places that have a distinct seasonal change. Grand sons can point to the cardinal swooping, the rabbits bouncing, and the foxes pouncing.
On a Snow-Melting Day releases on February 4th, 2020. Hop into a delightful book on a marsh mucking, duck dapping day.
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I have a copy & love it, but still haven’t shared it! It will be wonderful for young readers and for those who begin their nature walks looking for those “signs”! Thanks, Margaret!
What a nice surprise to find your post on Facebook, and then to come view it here! Thank you, Margaret (and oh I love imagining your grandboys enjoying the book!)
Oh, how lovely! I must get this book!
Now this looks like a perfect book for me – we are currently having an unusual cold and snowy snap, and my wee one isn’t very fond of sitting still for too long! 😉
I love sharing these kinds of books with my two grandkids too. I don’t know how old yours are, but my two and a half year olds are completely into the Gossie and Friends Series.
Such a lovely review of a beautiful book! It’s fun to think of you enjoying it with your grandsons.
I love reading with Sierra who has a growing library and I can’t wait to do the same with Aurora. Thanks for sharing Buffy’s book. I hope to review it also but cannot get the download to open on my Mac..
Oh my, I’ll have to hunt down On a Snow-Melting Day! This looks wonderful (and like something my two youngest will certainly enjoy). Thanks for sharing, Margaret!
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