All You Need for a Snowman

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Summary: A great snow day story, nothing more than that
Review: My 3 yr old son absolutely loves this book and I was pleasantly surprised with the simple rhyming story and how nice it reads aloud. I couldn't disagree more with a previous reviewer's insinuation that this book is depicting a hidden sexual message simply because the two snowmen are male at the end. Last time I checked two men ("snow" or of any other type) can be friends without it meaning anything else. Ridiculous. Like I said, a great inexpensive read - words flow beautifully and the pictures are sweet and great for kids.

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Summary: What's this?
Review: My daughter was given a copy of this book by her preschool teacher. After building their snowman (without a mouth) the kids start another. Old fashioned & naive mama that I am, I was anticipating a "snow woman" - but turned the page to find the "snowman's friend" is also male - complete with moustache and rainbow top hat - and our snowman now has a big smile on his face. The intent is quite obvious (c'mon, a rainbow hat?)to an adult, and sends a subtle message to a preschooler.
Just a heads up to anyone else who still believes in traditional values!

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Summary: All You Need for a Snowman
Review: PreS-K. "One small snowflake fluttering down- that's all you need for a snowman. EXCEPT." Alice Schertle uses rhyming, catchy text in describing how to make a snowman. The use of the word "EXCEPT" encourages children to listen closely as they wait for the page to turn. The watercolor paintings help tell the story of neighborhood children working together to build a larger than life snowman. The children, dressed in colorful clothing "pat them and pack them and roll them around," and then, that "one big ball," seems to be larger than a house. The finished snowman is so large the book needs to be turned sideways to see it. These beautiful paintings along with the fun text keep the energy alive in this book. A great book for a snow or snowman themed storytime!

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Summary: A New Classic!
Review: This book, with its inviting watercolors and wonderful use of words is a new favorite of mine. A snowman, built very simply yet lovingly by a neighborhood full of children is perfect for a warm cuddle with your favorite toddler.

A perfect picture book.