Paul Dowling (1)

I liked this children's book for multiple reasons. First, the illustrations in the book really make it interactive. The book has the reader pull on tabs to make different things happen in the story. For example, there is a picture of Jimmy and his dog before snow starts to fall, then when you pull the tab their house get covered in a blanket of snow. I think the interactiveness in this book makes reading fun for young readers.
Another reason I liked this book was because of the engaging show more writing. Through out the book the author asks questions to make the reader think about what will happen next. For example, when Jimmy is making something in the snow the author asks, "What is he making now? Is it another snowman?" This makes readers make predictions and think while reading which is an important aspect of reading.
The big idea of the story is changing seasons. For example, in the beginning of the story it is just starting to snow then by the end of the story the snow melts and Jimmy says, "Look! All the colors come back to the garden." show less

This book is a good example of realistic fiction because it involves circumstances relating to real life experiences. It is also a good example of an informational book because it accurately portrays the production of beans.
The setting of the book is a good example of a backdrop setting because it could be set anywhere and at any time.
Age: Primary

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