After the snow “falls and falls all night,” everyone wants to get out to play in it the next morning: a squirrel, rabbit, dog, cat, birds, and children. Kevin Henkes’ understated, lyrical text captures all the joy of a fresh snowfall. Readers, too, are invited to experience the wonder by playing with all the possible moods evoked by changing the intonation of the single word, “oh!” The shared experience is exquisitely reflected in Laura Dronzek’s acrylic paintings which use sharply contrasting blue and white to express the bracing cold of a snowy day, contained in small square-shaped frames which give a sense of warmth and intimacy. At the days end, when the “snow turns blue,” we get a satisfying recapitulation of the day before the children rush inside. Through the window their cozy home, the children are pleased to see the snow falling once again, creating a new world of wonder for the next day. (Ages 2-4)

The snow falls all night. Everything is white. And everyone wants to play. You can play, too! Come and join the squirrel, the rabbit, the cat, the dog, and all the children. You don't even need your snowsuit!