Best in Snow

Oh my goodness. Gorgeous photos in a *slightly* larger than average picture-book. Poetic narrative that will make a philosopher out of a scientist, or vice-versa. It even makes me want it to snow once more here so I can out and really really look at it... even though I grew up in Wisconsin and am very familiar with winter. Good appendices. Should be in every educator's toolbox, preK-12, because it could be taught in so many ways. (Nature study, mentor text, science, free verse poetry, photography....)

Featuring amazing nature photography, Best in Snow is sure to be a favorite read. Author April Pulley Sayre gently takes the early reader through the winter water cycle of snow precipitation. With stunning landscapes, animal shots, and close-ups, the photography takes the reader to a winter wonderland. Along the way we learn how snow forms, melts, and starts all over again. Educational information is included on the last pages too.

The Bottom Line: This beautiful, engaging picture book is ideal for STEAM related activities. Filled with gorgeous photography and limited vocabulary, this book is perfect for Preschool – Grade 1 classrooms. Kids will have fun learning without even realizing it, and teachers can elaborate on the scientific show more information presented in the back of the book. Enthusiastically recommended!

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Best in Snow is one of the most beautiful winter children's books you'll find. It's very educational and explains winter precipitation, even touching on the water cycle. The pictures of the animals and birds in the snow are captivating. It really makes you love winter! How beautiful are the cardinals and blue jay's in a winter wonderland.

i appreciated how the illustrations in this book were high quality photos of detailed aspects of the environment when it snows. The ending of the book offered in-depth scientific explanation as to how snow occurs

Gorgeous photographs and simple rhyming text make this one a good choice for storytime.

This is a beautiful book that documents the beauty of nature during the winter through photographs.

A picture book of beautiful photos of snow, animals and birds. Also at the end is a fact page on "Secrets of Snow".