Snowballs | 
| Author: Lois Ehlert
Publisher: Voyager Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 3350
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 36
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 9.9 x 0.2
ISBN: 0152020950
EAN: 9780152020958
ASIN: 0152020950
Publication Date: August 30, 1999
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Product Description
Pull on your mittens and head outside for a snowball day. Grab some snow and start rolling. With a few found objects--like buttons and fabric and seeds--and a little imagination, you can create a whole family out of snow. Children will love poring over Lois Ehlert#8217;s bold, funny illustrations and identifying the common (and not so common) objects she uses to decorate her snowy family.br
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 Family Fun in the Snow December 31, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Children's books seem like they are a dime a dozen. I paid no attention to children's books in the past, but with my two little girls, I notice them more than before, and one thing I have quickly discovered is that, in many instances, there is very little to distinguish one from the other. This is why I am ever so grateful when I discover a book that has something unique to offer. And Snowballs is certainly one such book; offering illustrations and dialogue that sets it apart from other children's books. br /br /Many things about this book make it worthwhile and one of the things I like is the creative dialogue. There aren't a large number of words, no. But I like the way the author starts out talking about birds and how they are often very scarce when snow starts to fall. This may not seem like a big deal, but it shows that this author wanted to make the book a little more creative than the usual children's book. br /br /The words in this book are kept to a minimum, like they are in most children's books, but they are still effective and they state just enough to hold the attention of most youngsters. However, the best aspect of this book isn't the words- it's the drawings. What makes the illustrations so different from other children's books isn't necessarily the colorfulness of the illustrations, although the colors are memorable. What makes the pictures stand out in a crowd is the fact that they combine real pictures with drawings. For example, in the opening pages when the book is talking about birds, it is depicting pieces of popcorn, peanuts, bird seed, etc., in actual photos- not just drawings. These are superimposed on top of drawings of the snow family. Even the snow family shows actual items, like scarves, bows, leaves, twigs, and other things, giving the pictures a very realistic appearance. br /br /Overall, Snowballs is a very good children's book about snowfall and family. We won't be seeing any of the white, fluffy flakes falling from the sky in my neck of the woods (Gulf Coast). But we will be enjoying books like Snowballs- books that enthrall children with their well- illustrated pages and their emphasis on family.br /
Wonderful Images May 24, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I use this book every year in my preschool art classes. The images are just wonderful. The kids always love to figure out what the "snowthings" are made out of. It's a little bit of hide and seek before they get to working on wonderful art of their own. The story is simple and a quick read, but the pictures can be captivating.
 3-year-olds love it! March 13, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'm a preschool teacher and this book has become a regular part of our classroom curriculum--we had to replace our old copy as it had become ragged with use. We use it during the winter months to begin conversations about the season, but we also love the way it elicits discussion about creativity, part and whole, different uses for everyday objects and even family. It's a beautiful book.
Snowballs March 9, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
My grandaugther who is two, just loved me reading this book to her. The pictures really kept her attention, they are so bright! Great book!!
SNOWBALLS January 11, 2007
Lois Ehlert has created a great winter book for children. Good story and art and the kids have a great time searching for the items that were used to create the snow family.
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