WHEN THE SNOW FALLS

A snow-day journey with Grandma highlights all of the beauty, magic, and fun of snow.

When a brother and sister wake up to a world of sparkling snow, they can't wait to get outside. As they head to their grandparents' house, they see the serenity of a snowy wood, the hustle of a community digging out, and, of course, make snow angels and go sledding. And just when they need it, hot cocoa, popcorn, and cuddling are waiting in a warm, cozy home.

VISCERAL READ: The mood of the story masterfully captures the excitement of waking up on a snowy morning, exploring and playing, and then coming in to hot-cocoa and the warmth of home.
SEASONAL APPEAL: The cheerful, vibrant artwork embodies all of the beauty of freshly fallen snow and the thrill of exploring in it, without holiday elements so it can be sold throughout the entire winter season.
WEATHER CURRICULUM: This story is perfect for units on the weather, a staple of the preschool and early elementary science curriculum.
MULTIGENERATIONAL: Grandma and Grandpa are a big part of the action, as well as Mom and Dad.

Linda Booth Sweeney wrote this book after the super-snowy winter of 2015. Linda is the author of three nonfiction books: The Systems Thinking Playbook, When a Butterfly Sneezes, and Connected Wisdom. This is her first children's book. Linda lives near Boston with her husband, three children, Rugby the dog, Boo the parakeet, Cinnamon Bun the rabbit, and a gecko named Gregg.
Author Site: http://lindaboothsweeney.net/

Jana Christy has enjoyed many snow days like this but might love the ones where the family stays home best. She loves drawing girls with attitude, boys with pluck, the chickens that wander around her garden, punks, robots, cavemen and zombies, bleak weather, windy days, sea creatures, and more. She loves creating handmade minibooks with her husband, exploring new places with her children, and letting her brain and brushes wander. She lives in North Adams, Massachusetts. https://janachristy.wixsite.com/illustrations