Snow

A boy and his dog believe a few falling snowflakes will turn into something wonderful, even while every grown-up around them insists it's nothing at all.

For the kid who still runs to the window every time flakes start to fall, this is the book that says their excitement was right all along.

• Big idea: A child's faith and wonder can see truth that grown-up certainty misses.
• Vibes: quiet, hopeful, and lightly magical, with a slow build from doubt to delight

• love watching snow fall from a window
• respond well to quiet, slow-building stories
• are working on trusting their own instincts
• enjoy simple, poetic language

• Story & problem-solving: Why do you think the grown-ups didn't believe the snow would amount to anything?
• Feelings & empathy: How do you think the boy felt when no one else got excited about the snow with him?
• Real-life connection: Have you ever believed something exciting was going to happen when the grown-ups around you didn't?
• Imagination: What do you think the city looked like once the snow finally covered everything?
• Noticing details: What did you notice about the boy's dog throughout the story?