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Title: A VERY SPECIAL SNOWFLAKE

Author: Don Hoffman

Illustrator: Todd Dakins

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Publisher: Cartwheel Books, an imprint of Scholastic, ©2008

Material: paperback

Summary: It is snowing like crazy. Jeff and Veronica are excited and want to take their new puppy Snowflake outside. Where did she go? They saw her tail, but then she disappeared. Every person they asked for help only heard part of what they said. No one understood they were looking for their dog. Where did that puppy go? Two kids and a lost dog take center stage in this picture book for developing readers.

Type of Reading: bedtime story, family reading, anytime reading, playtime reading, read aloud book, learning to read, remedial reader

Recommended Age: read together: 4 to 8; read yourself: 8 to 10

Interest Level: 4 to 8

Reading Level: 2

Age of Child: Review pending.

Big Kid Reaction: This is a fun story for a wintry day. The writing is perfect for emerging, remedial and transitional readers. The illustrations will engage pre-readers in the story, as you can hunt for Snowflake in each picture.

Pros: Everyone from preschoolers through second grade will enjoy this light-hearted story about a puppy and a snowstorm.

Cons: None.

Borrow or Buy: Borrow, at least. This is a fun story likely to be read over and over again ... especially with a warm cup of cocoa.

If You Liked This Book, Try: SNOWBALL, COME HOME! , THE SNOWY DAY (Usborne) , DEAR POLAR BEAR ...

Educational Themes: This is largely a story meant for sharing. Use the illustrations to play hide and seek with Snowflake. You can stretch it to talk about safety or camouflage.

Notes: Flesch Kincaid reading level 3.8

Literary Categories: fiction - picture book, animal stories, winter

Date(s) Reviewed: January 2009

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