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School Library Journal - 09/01/2015 PreS-Gr 2—A young boy wakes up to find the world covered in pure, white snow. Frantic to go outside, he gets dressed in record time only to discover that Granddad isn't ready! Mundane adult tasks, such as showering and getting the proper clothing on, delay his longed-for departure. His panic builds as he watches the blanket of virgin snow get trampled by a single child, followed by a crowd of friends, and then a pack of dogs. Growing ever more frustrated, the poor kid actually thinks that he sees a monkey running across the snow, but that can't be, can it? After an agonizing wait, boy and Granddad head out to play and encounter not only his friends but an elephant, ostrich, and other outlandish animals culminating in a great and wacky snow day for all. Kids will easily relate to the excruciating wait for fun when grown-ups are involved. The appearance of the exotic animals playing in the snow (the result of the boy's stuffed animals coming to life) is jarring and took a second reading to grasp. Usher's gorgeous illustrations in ink and watercolor complement the story to a tee. VERDICT An outrageous outdoor romp to add to storytimes about snow and winter fun.—Amy Nolan, St. Joseph Public Library, St. Joseph, MI - Copyright 2015 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.

Booklist - 10/15/2015 In this fanciful story, which captures the magic of a romp in the snow, a young boy is eager to be the first to play in the freshly fallen snow in the park. However, he must wait for his poky grandfather to get ready. The boy begs Granddad to hurry as he watches his friends and all the neighborhood’s cats and dogs pass by, prompting Granddad to joke that “the whole zoo was probably there.” When the two finally get to the park, some zoo animals are indeed there frolicking with the children. Both Granddad and his grandson have fun in the snow and agree that “some things are definitely worth waiting for.” The expressive ink-and-watercolor illustrations convey the allure of a white-swathed winter wonderland. Best is the joyous, snow-filled melee, involving an ostrich in earmuffs, an elephant in a knit cap, and a walrus in galoshes. This slight yet pleasing story will have readers wishing for a snowfall of their own. - Copyright 2015 Booklist.

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