  | Snow angel, sand angel Author: Yamanaka, Lois-Ann | |
| Price: $23.28 | ||
Summary:
Claire has been surrounded by the deep blue waves of Hapuna Beach and the magnificent mountains of Hawaii all her life, but has never, ever seen snow. But as Claire edges ever closer to the new year, she wonders if maybe--just maybe--she can delight in the special joys of winter in her own way--right there, on her Big Island of Hawaii.
| Illustrator: | Lukashevsky, Ashley |
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: LG Reading Level: 4.00 Points: .5 Quiz: 516723 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (+) (09/01/21)
Booklist (10/01/21)
The Hornbook (00/03/22)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 10/01/2021 In Hawaii, Claire gets daily sun, sand, and ocean waves, but she is fascinated with snow. Studying the seasons at school, she is frustrated to be assigned “winter.” How can she write about something so foreign to her? Asserting that there is snow in Hawaii, her father takes the family up the mountain Mauna Kea. Claire is disappointed to find that the snow is more like ice. Her family builds a chunky snowman, but Claire dreams of soft, fluffy snow, a real sled, and a cozy woolen hat. On a trip to the beach the next day, her father is inspired to build a sandman, and as they make sand angels, Claire appreciates the appeal of her home. Vivid, lively illustrations and descriptive text bring the natural beauty of the setting to life, including details about the plants, animals, and history of the area. An author’s note explains that the Big Island of Hawaii contains 10 of the world’s 14 climate zones, making this title a terrific tool for science connections, as well as a warm family story. - Copyright 2021 Booklist.
