The air has turned chilly, and after last year’s winter season left those of us in the mid-Atlantic area under more snow than many previous years combined, snow is on a lot of folks’ minds, including my children. They’ve already demanded to know when the snow will arrive, for their memories of sledding and snowman building remain very, very clear. While we can’t control the weather, we can certainly build up our collection of books and pile on the snow in literary form. Denise Brennan-Nelson’s new picture book release, Willow and the Snow Day Dance has happily been added to the shelf.
I can only begin to describe Willow as delightful and charming, definitely the kind of child I’d want my own kids to befriend. Her positive attitude and can-do spirit livens up her new neighborhood as she involves her community in gardening and charity collection projects. Her example inspires others to get involved, even someone who doesn’t have a history of being terribly friendly or community-oriented. That action brings about the mysterious sharing of “The Snow Day Dance,” and who knows? Maybe there’s some magic to this silly dance after all.
I’m willing to bet this book will be loved by many schoolchildren (and teachers!) this winter, with lots of backward-pajama-wearing readers wishing and hoping. If you’re looking for a fun wintry book, Willow and the Snow Day Dance is a definite hit, and you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the lovely heart of the story in the form of the title character.
Dawn’s children are following her parental lead and hoping hard for lots and lots of snow this winter. Their wintry adventures will be top billing on her blog, my thoughts exactly.