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HMH Books for Young Readers (2019), 28 pages
Description
Lists everything that one needs to build the perfect snowman, from the very first snowflake that falls.
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1912-143
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LibraryThing member Amber_88
This is an excellent example of realistic fiction. It can take place today because making snowmen is a common winter activity, so it's also a believable story.
This book is also an example of poetry because it has a rhythm containing some repeating sounds.
The setting is a winter day celebrated by
This book is also an example of poetry because it has a rhythm containing some repeating sounds.
The setting is a winter day celebrated by
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a group of children. The story is too short to critique the plot or characters. Show Less
LibraryThing member lleighton05
Critique:
Genre: I think this story could be considered realistic fiction because the plot revolves around building a snowman. It follows what typical people use to build snowmen. Similarly, there are people who are building the snowman. It is slightly not realistic because the people are tiny in
Character: The character of the "snowman" is developed throughout this story. Although it is the main focus of the story, it is not a character that talks. It is dynamic because it physically changes throughout the story, starting out as snowflakes, and then turning into a snowman. The character of the snowman helps move along the plot because the focus is to determine everything you need to build a great snowman.
Genre: I think this story could be considered realistic fiction because the plot revolves around building a snowman. It follows what typical people use to build snowmen. Similarly, there are people who are building the snowman. It is slightly not realistic because the people are tiny in
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the pictures and are climbing up the snowman because it is so big. However, most kids would feel like the story is realistic because they could build a snowman similar to how it is built in the story. Character: The character of the "snowman" is developed throughout this story. Although it is the main focus of the story, it is not a character that talks. It is dynamic because it physically changes throughout the story, starting out as snowflakes, and then turning into a snowman. The character of the snowman helps move along the plot because the focus is to determine everything you need to build a great snowman.
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LibraryThing member kshielee
The story in this book could happen- children building a giant snowman, but is not an actual account of the building of a snowman. The illustrations in this book supplement the text wonderfully, helping the reader understand what is being described with the words.
LibraryThing member meastwold
This is a wonderful realistic fiction book in which the reader can easily identify with. It explains how to build a snowman and what you need in the process.
LibraryThing member conuly
We start with one snowflake, which is ALL you need for a snowman, except... more snowflakes. And a snowball. And more snowballs, and clothes and all.
Love the artwork, love the bouncy rhymes, this is a great book, nice and short for the preschool set. I'm going to pass it off to my local pre-k, I
Love the artwork, love the bouncy rhymes, this is a great book, nice and short for the preschool set. I'm going to pass it off to my local pre-k, I
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think they'll get a lot of use out of it - and I'm *definitely* buying "All You Need For a Beach" to go with it later this year! Show Less
LibraryThing member dangerlibearian
Very cute, Basic instructions on how to make a snowman, what you need lots of snow, clothes, carrots, buttons. The snowmen have awesome hats and fanny packs.
LibraryThing member tlwood
"All you need for a snowman is a snowflake, EXCEPT" and so the story begins. This is a really cute book about how to build a snowman. In the process of building this snowman, it takes on character and the children involved play and create and there's a sense of camraderie with each other and
The illustrations are done in such a way that even a non-reader could look at the book and be able to tell the story. Good read for children if they've ever, or even never, made a snowman! There's really no deep meaning or lesson to be learned from the book, but as an entertainment it holds up.
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nature.The illustrations are done in such a way that even a non-reader could look at the book and be able to tell the story. Good read for children if they've ever, or even never, made a snowman! There's really no deep meaning or lesson to be learned from the book, but as an entertainment it holds up.
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LibraryThing member GuidedbyVoices11
Genre: This story is a Realistic Fiction story. This story was about making a snowman and all thing things that they put onto it. Every bit of this story is possible and that is what makes it a realistic fiction story
Age: Intermediate
Media: pastel
use: 1. Have students make a list about how make a
Age: Intermediate
Media: pastel
use: 1. Have students make a list about how make a
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snowman 2. have students write about an adventure they had in the snow Show Less
LibraryThing member JeneenNammar
2 to 4 years. Winner of the Highly Commended 2003 Charlotte Zolotow Award, All You Need for a Snowman is heartwarming picture book about friendship and what you need to build a snowman. In it a group of children collaboratively build a giant snowman with all the classic snowman elements. Finally
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the snowman is finished but then book ends with a snowman friend. An enjoyable poem executes this plot and is simple enough for toddlers and preschoolers. Also every time the characters add to the snowman, Schertle ends with the refrain "that's all you need for a snowman EXCEPT..." This repetition will inspire young listeners to repeat the refrain with the reader and engage them to guess what element is still missing. Barabara Lavallee provides the watercolor illustrations for All You Need for a Snowman and paints the characters' faces with her inclusive multicultural technique. She paints the children's faces to have half of their faces with a darker skin complexion, and the other half to be of a lighter complexion. This way they each represent all ethnicities. However, the technique does not come off as preachy but instead contributes to the overall themes of friendship and inclusivity. This picture book is highly recommended to public library collections. It makes a great read aloud storytime book. And patrons will consider it an early childhood winter classic. Show Less
LibraryThing member wichitafriendsschool
One small snowflake fluttering down--That's all you need for a snowman. Or is it? In these pages, an exuberant crew is summoned to create a snowman of heroic proportions. Starting with the very first flake, Alice Schertle's clever and energetic rhyming text details the steps these little sculptors
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take to create a chilly chum. Show Less
Awards
Charlotte Zolotow Award (Highly Commended Title — 2003)
CCBC Choices (2003)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2002
Physical description
28 p.; 6.5 inches
ISBN
9780152061159