- Snow Day!
- Written by Lester L. Laminack
- Illustrated by Adam Gustavson
- Age 4-8
- Hardcover: $16.95
- ISBN: 978-1-56145-418-1
- Total Pages: 32
- Size: 9 1/2 x 11
- Language: English
- Rights: World, except Korea
- Status: active
- Paperback: $7.95
- ISBN: 978-1-56145-553-9
- Total Pages: 32
- Size: 9 1/2 x 11
- Language: English
- Rights: World, except Korea
- Status: active
- Hardcover with CD: $19.95
- ISBN: 978-1-56145-554-6
- Total Pages: 32
- Size: 9 1/2 x 11
- Language: English
- Rights: World, except Korea
- Status: active
- Audio CD: $6.95
- ISBN: 978-1-56145-556-0
- Size: 5 x 4 7/8
- Language: English
- Rights: World, except Korea
- Status: active
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- Leveling Information
- Accelerated Reader
- AR Quiz#: 122231
- AR Reading Level: 1.8
- AR Points: 0.5
- F&P (Fountas & Pinnell)
- F&P Level: K
- F&P Grade: 2
- Reading Counts
- Reading Counts Level: 2.2
- Reading Counts Points: 1
- Additional Info
- Color Info: Full color throughout
- Categories
- Picture Books
Snow Day!
When the television weatherman predicts a big snowfall, the narrator gleefully imagines the fun-filled possibilities of an unscheduled holiday from school. Piling under warm blankets. Sipping hot chocolate in snowman mugs. Building a snow fort. Sledding in the neighbor’s field. In scene after snowy scene, from sunrise to sundown, a pair of siblings, with their father in tow, show how they would make the most of their day off.
But when the family wakes up the next morning, they are in for a disappointment. No snow! As the family members pile into the car so they won’t be late for school, an unexpected twist reveals who wanted the snow day most of all.
Adam Gustavson’s expressive illustrations comically capture the excitement of pure possibility in author Lester Laminack’s thoroughly original tale.
Author & Illustrator
Lester L. Laminack is a specialist in children's literacy and professor emeritus at Western Carolina University. Laminack has written numerous books and articles for educators and is a familiar speaker at professional meetings and reading associations nationwide. He lives in North Carolina.
You can visit Lester L. Laminack’s website here.
Adam Gustavson has illustrated sixteen books for children, including Mind Your Manners, Alice Roosevelt! and Snow Day!. He lives in New Jersey.
You can visit Adam Gustavson’s website here.
Reviews
“The illustrations, in muted oils, show the jubilant family anticipating the snow and the activities that they would undertake. The figures fill the pages giving a sense of intimacy, and the scenes are viewed from a variety of perspectives, adding to the excitement and chaos. Children (and parents) will identify with the strong wish for a day away from the routine, as well as the mad rush when things don't pan out.” ―Booklist
“The mostly two-page illustrations are rich in color, texture, perspective, and kinesthetic energy.” ―School Library Journal
“Laminack generates the increasingly hopeful energy to a fever pitch... Gustavson creates a festive mood with his oil illustrations, so luxurious and ample they feel like bundles of winter clothing, topped with bright scarves.” ―Kirkus
Awards
Wanda Gag Honor Book ―Minnesota State University Moorhead 2008
CCBC Choices (Seasons and Celebrations) ―Cooperative Children's Book Center 2008
Golden Sower Award (nominee, primary) ―Nebraska Library Association 2010-2011
Show Me Readers Award (nominee) ―Missouri Association of School Librarians 2009-2010
Volunteer State Book Awards (master list, K-3) ―Tennessee Association of School Librarians 2009-2010
North Carolina Children's Book Award (nominee, picture book category) ―North Carolina Reading Association 2009
Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List (primary) ―Kansas National Education Association 2008
Charlotte Award suggested reading list (primary) ―NYSRA 2010
North Carolina Author Awards (nominee, AAUW Award for Juvenile Literature) ―North Carolina Literary & Historical Association 2008
The Best Read Aloud Picture Books ―Curriculum Materials Center at Minnesota State University Moorhead
