Katy and the Big Snow

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Summary: Hard to believe, I still remember
Review: At 51 years of age and very recently a first time grandfather with the aid of Amazon.com I started searching for my favorite stories from decades ago. All of Dr.Suess and the Little Engine That Could to Thorton Burgess's many publications that make me smile so many years later. Of all my past memories Katy and the Big Snow was one that I checked out of our local Library at least 3 times a month. It taught me that determination is most important in acheiving goals and that good things come to those who wait and endure. These are the types of books our younger generation should be reading instead of what is available on television these days. I hope someday my Grandchildren will come to enjoy this book as I have.

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Summary: My son loves Virginia Burton's books
Review: I ordered this book for my son for his 7th b'day. He loves anything to do with transportation, and discovered Mike Mulligan and his steam shovel first. He checked that book out of the school library every week for more than a month, then I helped him find Katy and the Big Snow, and he loved it just as much. I remember enjoying these books when I was a child, and I think it is wonderful that books like these still bring enjoyment to the children today.

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Summary: A "Must" for every child's library
Review: If you have a little tractor lover in your house, or just big machines, this book is a must. But, it's also cute for girls too - I read and loved it as a child too. I don't agree with the above write up - comparing it to "The Little Engine That Could." Katy just loves to work and knows that it's up to her alone to dig out the City of Geoppolis from under the blizzard. All the snow plows break down under the weight of the snow, which is up to second story windows, and she saves a patient, a house and even the electric, water and gas lines. What's totally neat, even though they say this is for four-year-olds, is that there are maps throughout the book of the town of Geoppolis which is really fantastic. All throughout the story, it gives directions as to which side of town Katy is digging. So, they show a map, give a number and children can find exactly where she is in the story. It's just a very neat way to introduce kids to map reading at a very early age. There's even a large map in the center of the book of the entire town, each site is numbered and the legend is surrounding the two centerfold pages. What an educational book this really is! It just isn't about a tractor and snow! Great, great book and a true favorite in our house.

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Summary: Not up to par
Review: My 4-year-old and I both adore Virginia Lee Burton's books. Neither of us can get enough of "Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel," and "The Little House." So we were excited when we ordered this from Amazon. But it lacks the magic of the aforementioned books. There is no "human element" as in the other two books and it lacks the drama. The plot is relatively mundane - you can only get so much mileage out of snow plowing city streets. Having said that, the illustrations, as in her other books, are beautiful. I particularly like touches such as little vignettes around the border of the pages, and a great map of the town. Against other children books, it's still very good, if only for the artwork. In fairness, Burton set the bar pretty high for herself with her other books.
(This review pertains to the Library Binding version of the book)

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Summary: A classic that enchants my son
Review: Thirty years ago, this was the very first book I read all by myself. I loved it. I still love it. (But I think I screwed up the storyline...I remembered it being rather different!)

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Summary: Katy and the Big Snow by Virginia Lee Burton
Review: This book is still one of my favorite children's books. I remember asking my mother to read this book over and over again to me. It didn't matter whether it was summer or winter, it was my favorite book! This will be a book I will pass on to my children.

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Summary: it doesn't snow as much as it used to
Review: when i was 6 or so i would ride my bike to the library and just read this book. i had all but forgotten about it when i saw it in a store the other day. about 25 years later i think i see some lessons i learned from katy. i also remeber fondly, the giving tree and where the wild things are, as well as schoolhouse rock as positive mental stimulants.

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Summary: Perserverance
Review: Wonderful childrens book, enjoyable machinery come to life displaying a snow truck as a child. Lovely illustrations although remincent of the 50's.