Farmer Pumpernickel has a blissful, peaceful farm with his contented cows, satisfied sheep, pampered piglets, cheerful chickens, and happy horse. All is as it should be. But when winter arrives with its cold weather, something wacky happens when the good farmer isn't looking. As snow starts to fall, the farm animals share their delight in the tasty flakes coming down from the sky. The animals prance, dance, and kick up their hooves and feet in a barnyard revelry. Boisterous rhymes combine with humor-filled artwork to bring this snowy celebration to life. And, as it turns out, the farmer has fun as well. After all, who doesn't like snowflakes on their tongue? Back matter includes animal facts as well as information on the science of snowflakes.
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Snowflakes on Our Tongues
Author(s)
Publisher Name
Sleeping Bear Press
Genre(s)
Age Range
4+
Release Date
August 14, 2023
ISBN13
978-1534111950
ISBN10 or ASIN
Editor reviews
2 reviews
Fun First Snow of Winter
Overall rating
4.3
Plot
4.0
Characters
3.0
Writing Style
5.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
5.0
This story is a fun celebration of the joys of the first snowfall of the season on the farm. I like that the book shows that the animals do have a cozy place in the barn so more sensitive readers do not worry. Then the animals have fun catching snowflakes on their tongues. The repetitive refrain used is great for younger readers to be able to say along and “read” with their grownups. The rhyming sing-song text allows for a fun read-aloud. I like the secret at the end that the farmer also likes to catch snowflakes on his tongue. This book has the same fun quality that Doreen Cronin’s Click Clack Moo books making this a great choice for fans of her books. The fun facts about farm animals in the winter and snowflakes make for a nice addition to the back material.
cute picture book
Overall rating
3.3
Plot
3.0
Characters
3.0
Writing Style
3.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
4.0
SNOWFLAKES ON OUR TONGUES is a cute picture book about the joy of the first snow. The farm animals are sneaking around and catching snowflakes on their tongues when the farmer isn't looking - but it turns out the farmer is doing the same when the animals are not looking!
What I loved: This is a really cute story that celebrates the joy of snow. The illustrations capture the cartoonish animals and all their fun really well. The text is very simple and repetitive, almost song-like with repeated refrains. A variety of animals are shown, and young readers will find this easy to follow along with.
What left me wanting more: As a small thing, the repetitive text does not quite roll off the tongue, and it almost seems like it should be a song, but I could not figure out what music it would go with. The repetitive nature of the text takes away from a plot, making this a better book for younger readers who can enjoy the animals without much of a storyline. Older readers may find this too repetitive to really sink their teeth into.
Final verdict: SNOWFLAKES ON OUR TONGUES is an overall cute picture book that celebrates the joy of snow falling. Recommend for toddlers and young preschoolers.
What I loved: This is a really cute story that celebrates the joy of snow. The illustrations capture the cartoonish animals and all their fun really well. The text is very simple and repetitive, almost song-like with repeated refrains. A variety of animals are shown, and young readers will find this easy to follow along with.
What left me wanting more: As a small thing, the repetitive text does not quite roll off the tongue, and it almost seems like it should be a song, but I could not figure out what music it would go with. The repetitive nature of the text takes away from a plot, making this a better book for younger readers who can enjoy the animals without much of a storyline. Older readers may find this too repetitive to really sink their teeth into.
Final verdict: SNOWFLAKES ON OUR TONGUES is an overall cute picture book that celebrates the joy of snow falling. Recommend for toddlers and young preschoolers.
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