About This Book
Lois Ehlert's "Snowballs" invites young readers into the joyful world of winter play, as a group of children come together to build an imaginative snow family. The book showcases their creative process, highlighting the various found objects they use to bring their snow people to life, all clearly labeled for vocabulary building. Interspersed with the playful narrative are simple, engaging explanations about how snow is formed, adding an educational layer. It's a perfect read-aloud for preschoolers and early elementary children, fostering creativity, teamwork, and a gentle appreciation for nature's wonders.
Some children create a family out of snow. Includes labeled pictures of all the items they use, as well as information about how snow is formed.
Discussion Prompts
1
What kinds of things did the children use to decorate their snow family? What would you use?
2
Have you ever built a snowman or snow creature? What was your favorite part?
3
What did you learn about how snow is formed?
4
If you could build any kind of snow sculpture, what would it be?
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