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Going to Build a Snowman, written
and illustrated, by Jashar Awan is a delightful winter treat that is sure to be
a favorite read aloud.
"Mom!
It snowed! You know what that means…” For this little boy it is building the
perfect snowman. He imagines it will be easy. He knows all the steps—roll three
perfect balls of snow and decorate to create the iconic top-hat wearing snowman
who can sing, dance and fly!
But,
as life often teaches us, perfection can sometimes be out of reach. Despite his
determination and effort, the child’s creation falls short of his
expectations…until he adjusts his goal to embrace the success of building the
best snowman YET!
This
ALA 2023 Notable Book is a charming reminder to find joy in the journey of creation
regardless of the result.
Awan’s
minimalist narrative utilizes simple vocabulary and short sentences to keep the
text tightly focused and accessible for young readers. An imaginative use of onomatopoeia
will be sure to bring forth giggles—”ziiiip” and “fwump” as he closes his
jacket and pulls on his cap is later followed by “Sssssslump” as the snowman threatens
to fall. Bold colors and high contrast imagery provides powerful visual impact
with every turn of the page.
A
perfect picture book for the season.
Highly
recommended for both home and school libraries.
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