  | Just one flake Author: Jonker, Travis | |
| Price: $23.78 | ||
Summary:
Determined to catch a perfect snowflake, Liam sticks out his tongue and tries a number of tricks, all to no avail, but after giving it one last shot, he grabs one in an unexpected way.
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: LG Reading Level: .90 Points: .5 Quiz: 523635 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (10/15/23)
School Library Journal (+) (10/01/23)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (00/11/23)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 10/01/2023 K-Gr 2—Liam has a mission: to catch just one snowflake directly on his tongue. He tries to accomplish his goal in a variety of ways, passive and active, all the while having a fun day outside in the snow. Ultimately, he does catch a snowflake, but in his mitten, not on his tongue. That leads to an exciting discovery—a close-up look at an actual snowflake. This sparks his creativity even more to replicate what he's seen with paper, which, for readers, could naturally segue into a craft or STEM activity during story time. Jonker's ink-and-digital illustrations are seemingly simple but add a lot of humor and heart to the story. Especially striking is the page in which Liam stares at the snowflake he has caught in his mitten, his eyes aglow in wonder. Both characters (Liam and his female caregiver) have light skin. VERDICT Highly recommended, this humorous and cozy book is an excellent addition to any collection.—Kadie Seitz - Copyright 2023 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
