Book Descriptions
for The Snow Day by Komako Sakai
From The United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY)
What’s more enjoyable than a snow day? Anthropomorphic little rabbit is no different from any five-year-old. “I jumped out of bed and ran for my boots.” Disappointed that he must remain indoors until the snow stops, little rabbit sneaks onto the balcony and makes a little snow dumpling. Along with little rabbit, readers watch the silent snowfall, play quiet card games, and, when the snow finally stops, make monsters and footprints in the pristine whiteness. Soft as the snow blanketing little rabbit’s world, the phrasing and illustrations will generate conversation as children share their “snow day” experiences. 2009 New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Books, BCCB Blue Ribbon Book, Booklist Editors’ Choices for 2009. lmp
Originally published as Yuki Ga Yan dara in Japanese by Gakken Ltd.
