On this hot, humid southern day when the temperature rises above 90 degrees, I received this cool to the touch advanced copy of Laura Purdie Salas’s next picture book all about the poetry and science of a snowstorm.
Without January, 2025, I’d have believed I would never see a snowstorm; however, we had one here along the gulf with enough snow to do all the fun things a good snow brings.
I look forward to sharing this book with my grandchildren who are just beginning to read. The text delights with rhyme: “From the north, a polar freeze…from the south, a humid breeze. All winds advance. They mix and dance.”
In addition to lively text, this book includes science that can be easily understood by our youngest readers. Did you know “each cloud’s type—how cold?—how wet? shapes each crystal’s silhouette.”?
Chiara Fedele’s illustrations show how white can be colorful and peaceful.
Laura always has on her teacher hat when she creates a book. There is back matter including intricate photographs by Dr. Kenneth G. Libbrecht of the variations of a snowflake. Teachers can also find resources on Laura’s website here. If you click fast, you can enter a giveaway for a 30 minute classroom visit with Laura.
I highly recommend her for class visits. A few years ago, my students loved learning the back story of how Laura researches and plans her picture books. Author visits help students to see all the work that goes into creating a book as well as experience the passion the author feels about her topic.
Laura lives in Minnesota, so she probably sees snow every year, but her special book “Flurry, Float, and Fly!” took this southern girl back to a cool experience with a rare snowstorm. Relive your own snowstorm stories and share them with young readers. Publication date is November 11, 2025.
Reflections on the Teche 
Laura picks the best words! You can count on her to bring concepts to life. She makes hard work look easy.
Margaret, I received Laura’s advanced copy of Flurry, Float, and Fly! today. I perused the book and am eager to review it also. Your review shared key areas of the book that will delight classroom teachers and students. Laura is an amazing researcher. She provides new information for children to enrich their understanding of the topic, in this case snow. Since snow is a phenomenon in your area, I am sure that the book will be very interesting for young students. I look forward to reading the book with my grandgirls just like you will do with your little ones. Thanks for sharing a preview of the book.
I can’t wait to own a copy of this beautiful tribute to winter! Thank you for spotlighting it.
I cannot wait to own a copy of Laura’s beautiful tribute to winter storms! Thank you for spotlighting!
After reading Laura’s post, I’d already made a note to purchase her book. The words and images you shared have confirmed that wise decision. Beautiful!
Thanks for highlighting Laura’s book. I have it on my to be purchased list.
Thanks for featuring Laura’s new book!! Always glad to get a peek of her work. 🙂
What a great book for your grandkids! I love seeing books by Laura come out. I look forward to reading this one and will go off to my library ‘request a book’ link to ask them to get it right now.
Thank you so much, Margaret, for sharing FLURRY and for your kind words! I love how your experience early this year made it easier for you to connect with it! I’m grateful for your generosity in sharing :>)
It’s easy to do when there is such a wonderful book to promote. All my best! I agree with someone who said you make it look so easy.