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A teddy bear's exploits in his toboggan bring him injury, but also the attention of kind friends. ... Read more

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When a snowstorm makes Papa miss Tessa’s sixth birthday party, Tessa is angry with God for not answering her prayer that Papa come home. But when her disappointing birthday becomes a surprising, delightful birthnight, Tessa learns that God’s answers to our prayers can come in unexpected ways. Beautifully narrated by Tessa, Papa’s Birthday Gift will entertain families with its thoughtful story of prayer, family life, and the nature of truly good gifts. ... Read more

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Two pairs of friends prepare to race each other at the school sledding contest. ... Read more

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Delicious adventure awaits in author Helen Bernstein's charming Candy Fairies series! ... Read more

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Chronicles how Libby Riddles and her team of dogs won the world's longest and toughest dogsled race, the Iditarod, despite dangerous conditions--hungry wolves, killer moose, and frigid temperatures. ... Read more

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One night the wind howled, and the snow fell and fell and fell and fell... ... Read more

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great bedtime story
This is an excellent book to read when snow is in the forecast.The illustrations are wonderful, setting the perfect tone for this very fun book.My 5 year old friend loves this one!

Go to sleep and dream of snow
Snow is not easy.To convey, that is.That something white and cold could be as much fun as it is takes ingenuity.For hundreds of thousands of years human beings have been committed to figuring out how nature can be turned into a game of some sort.Snow-based activities are some of our smartest solutions.Now I've seen a lot of snowy picture books come out in 2009.There was "Waiting for Winter" by Sebastian Meschenmoser, mostly notably.There was "Snow Day" by Komako Sakai.Both are extraordinary books about snow, but they're lacking one essential element.While they both show how much fun it is to create snow creatures, they completely forget about that other snow day staple: sledding.Now there are quite a few sledding books out there, that is true, but what "Snow! Snow! Snow!" by Lee Harper does so well is to really show the thrill and the strange sense of peace that comes from plunging yourself headfirst into the unknown.It's a feeling that even little kids can share, and now we have a book on the subject just for them.

"One night the wind howled, and the snow fell all night long."When morning breaks two little boys see that the world is covered in a thick white coat.Thrilled, they rush out with their dad to go down "the best sledding hill in the whole wide world."To best conquer this beast, they put their dad on the bottom, and the boys on top of him in a "triple-decker sandwich".Down the hill they zip, but when they hit a big bump their sled launches in the air and they fly about for a bit.Nothing lasts forever, though, and soon they've plunged back down to earth, onto the sled."Again! Again!" they squeal, and even the easily perturbed father has to smile as they trudge their way up again.

The nice thing about the text of this book is how young it is.Lee Harper usually illustrates other folks' books, like "Woolbur" by Leslie Helakoski, or "Turkey Trouble" by Wendi Silvano."Snow! Snow! Snow!" marks his writing debut, and he has chosen one of the more difficult kinds of picture book writing.Easy picture books that say exactly what you want them to, culled down to just eleven sentences, are massively difficult.There's a reason we separate our easy readers into different sections of the library.Truth told, there aren't that many good ones in a given year.This book is one of the few.

The pictures are seemingly simple as well.The family in it could easily be people, but Harper has opted to make them anthropomorphized dogs instead.One reason for this might be the fact that if these were humans the dad would bear an even greater physical similarity to Homer Simpson.There's just something about the guy that brings Homer to mind.Maybe it's the fact that while the kids are always raring to go down the tallest hill or fly high in the sky, the dad just can't quite wipe the look of mild trepidation from my face.Even when he's flying his expression is a wide-eyed befuddlement.Kids reading the book will enjoy the bold watercolors and images, but they'll also be able to find a couple small details hidden here and there.Keep an eye on the raccoon that follows the family of sledders, since it has its own ingenious way of getting down hills.

It's not fair to mention any book in the same breath as Caldecott winner "The Man Who Walked Between the Towers" by Mordecai Gerstein, but I think Gerstein's book and this one have one distinguishing characteristic.Both books give this profound sense that you, the reader, are hovering hundreds of feet above the earth below.When the boys and their dad take off into the sky and find themselves flying alongside the geese, that wordless two-page spread of the three of them as seen from above makes you really feel that you're right there with them.Naturally, you're also inclined to think of "The Snowman" by Raymond Briggs, that other flying winter-based wordless book.Fine company.

There are good sledding books out there, of course."Snow Day!" by Lester Laminack, for example, has one of the best sled-based covers I've seen.But for younger kids who need a simpler story, albeit one that might give them lovely flying dreams, "Snow! Snow! Snow!" is the way to go go go.Simultaneously peaceful and exciting all at once, it's a great winter addition to any children's book collection.

Ages 4-8.

Breathtaking illustrations!
I fell in love with Lee Harper's art the moment I first saw Woolbur.I just smile everytime I see that fluffy little guy! I couldn't wait to see more of his pictures.Imagine my delight when I saw he both authored and illustrated Snow! Snow! Snow!This guy is amazing!I feel like I'm on top of the hill with these characters ready to take off on an amazing ride and then WHOOSH!I'm flying!I love the illustration of them in flight!So awesome.And then the flailing arms when they are about to land--just brilliant!He totally captures the perfect snow day and he's right about everyone having the perfect hill.I love when the kids say, Again!Again! So true.I flipped to the back and saw he illustrated Turkey Trouble which is just perfect for the holidays.But unfortunately, the book store didn't have them in stock.This turkey was flying off the shelves--Ha!I have yet to find a book store that has it in stock it's so popular; so when you go to get Snow! Snow! Snow! get Turkey Trouble too if you can find it, and while you're at it, check out the adorable fuzzy Woolbur!

Snuggle up on a snow day with this book!
Succinct prose and beautiful pictures capture the thrill of a family's sledding trip.Short enough for a bedtime story, this is the book to read while the first snow of the year falls. Does the animals' sled really fly, or is it a child's imaginative perspective?It doesn't matter!Readers will recognize the rush of adrenaline that comes from the animal family's simple sled ride, and echo the littlest animal's cry -"again!"

Wow- Another Beautiful Book!Let it Snow :)
My kids are already getting so excited about the anticipation of snow this winter!This book by Lee Harper is just adorable and really putting us in the mood for a good winter storm.Can you say, "Snow day!"We especially love the expressions on the character's faces as they fly over Big Bumps- just priceless.I'm also a fan of the big font and simple words on the pages which make this book perfect for my kids who are just beginning to read.I'm looking forward to picking up a few more copies to give as gifts this holiday season as well.

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Every year, equipped with specialist equipment and a team of huskies, an intrepid group of highly-skilled competitors penetrates a porcelain world. It is winter in the sub-Arctic, a season of extreme cold, storms and 17-hour nights, where the snow underfoot is so crystalline that it chafes like sandpaper. This is the Yukon Territory, the start of the annual Yukon Quest, a 1025-mile dog-sled race which ends in the heart of Alaska. Award-winning journalist John Balzar decides that he too must take part in this epic event, and this book tells the story of his adventures, dramatically depicting the wild country, the extreme cold and the solitary ordeal of the drivers and dogs who commit to the race. ... Read more

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A book for beginning readers, pre-K through age 8 from Flyleaf Publishing's Books to Remember series. Meg and Jim speed down hills and slide over snow drifts in this delightful winter's tale. Laura Appleton-Smith's reality based story and Carol Vredenburgh Pointek's classic watercolor illustrations follow Meg and Jim through freshly fallen snow as they enjoy the drifts and hills produced by a recent storm. The text is carefully written to be readable by children with beginning reading skills. Supplementary Learning Cards available from Flyleaf Publishing introduce the book's vocabulary and build young readers' skills and confidence. ... Read more

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Outstanding Childrens Book
I understood that this book is one of a series that can help teach children to read more effectively.However, my daughter and I both thought that is was simply fun to go through over and over, just on its own merits. The illustrations were great and can't help remind the adult reader oftheir own childhood as well.I am buying 10 more just for gifts forfriends with toddlers who want to get a leg up in reading skills. ... Read more

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Fun story
I haven't ever written a review for a childrens book, but had to after receiving this (we've since ordered more!)We loved the pictures, loved the colors, sweet story line ... great holiday gift!

Ten Stars for Ten on a Sled!
I love this book. The illustrations are fabulous and make me smile every time I read the book. Ten arctic animals on a sled and, on a wild ride down the mountain, all fall off one by one, except one very big lonely caribou at the bottom of the hill. The big excitement is the piling back on for another wild toboggan ride (which prompts a mandatory read again, of course). Each picture has a story within the story and the expressions on the animals are wonderful. We try to recycle our children's books regularly by donating to local book sales...However, I'm planning on holding on to this one.Definitely a great holiday gift!

Lovin Mr moose
From the moment I saw front cover I fell in love with this book, then upon reading this fun crazy sled ride, I was even more in love with it.
The artwork on this book is vivid and detailed. Liza Woodruff truly captured the images of each animal as if they were real. I have to say that the Moose is my favorite and Lee Lee loves the Seal & Walrus. But really the animals are so cute.
The story flows very well together and makes it fun to read out loud. I love reading it to her every night. I also love how the book helps teach your child to count while laughing at each animal as they fall off the sled. We also learn that playing alone is no fun, and the Caribou has his friends join him again to play at the end of the book.
I think this is a perfect Holiday book for your family. It's cute, a quick read, and makes you feel all warm and wintery.
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Meet rugged, independent, determined, and hard-working Joe Redington, Father of the Iditarod, a man who found his destiny in Alaska. In an inspirational biography, Lew Freedman chronicles Redington's birth on the Chisholm Trail and his boyhood in the Depression -- homeless, motherless, roaming the country looking for work. Alaska was his rebirth in 1948. On his own piece of dirt, a man could raise a family, hunt, fish, run dogs, and stand up for what he believed. Redington helped rescue Alaska dog mushing from extinction, creating a legacy in a thrilling thousand-mile race across Alaska, the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. ... Read more

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Book does justice
Even an non-dog mushing fan from Anchorage can acknowledge the huge contributions Joe Reddington made for our great state. This biography by Lew Freedman does great justice to a great Alaskan, tracing his path from the lower 48 states up to Alaska and his family life, adventures and achievements while in Alaska. Reddington have been acknowledge founder of the famous Iditarod Race to Nome, one dog mushing race every Alaskan virtually follow even if he/she isn't a fan.

The book appears to be well written and the author was probably well supported by the family members of Joe Reddington in writing this book. This make the author very sympathic toward his subject. While that itself is no great crime, like all student of history, I would like to know Joe Reddington bit more readily then his public image. Like all human beings, Joe Reddington had his moments of greatness and his flaws. I would like to have read more on his failings as well as his accomplishments. But nevertheless, the book does justice to the man and his accomplishments.

(4.5) Honoring a true Alaskan hero.
Joe Redington, Sr., may not have been an Alaskan by birth, but any resident of the state would agree that he was, and remains, a symbol of the Alaskan spirit. Born and raised in Oklahoma, Redington always had a fascination with the rugged far-north, and read every book on Alaska he could get his hands on. In 1948, at the age of 31, he finally made the decision to pack up his family and move there. They homesteaded in Knik, off the Parks Highway, on the northwestern side of Knik Arm, and that's how Redington got involved with sled dogs. Mushing was an effective way to get from place to place, and Knik Kennels was born. By chance, the property opened directly onto the historic Iditarod trail, which by that time was in poor shape owing to disuse. Redington cleared a section of the trail for his own use, and soon became caught up in the route's historical significance. The famed 1925 "Serum Run" had followed that trail when there was no other means of rushing life-saving medication to diptheria-stricken Nome.

Redington decided it was high time the trail be restored and brought back into regular use, proposing a 1,000-mile dogsled race from Anchorage to Nome. Everyone thought he was nuts. But the first Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race was held in March of 1973, on a shoestring budget, but a resounding success nonetheless. The first few years of the race's existence were rocky at best, but this was Redington's baby, and he nursed it along with unwaivering confidence and energy. Today it is an internationally famous sporting event, with mushers arriving each spring from all over the globe to compete. Though Redington himself never won the race (he participated in it almost every year), not having time enough left to properly train his dogs after all the effort he expended in organization of the event, he did help many eventual Iditarod champions get their footing. Two such notable figures are five-time winner Rick Swenson and four-time winner Susan Butcher. In addition, Redington, along with Susan Butcher and Ray Genet, brought the first dog team to the peak of Mount McKinley in 1979. In 1993 he organized the first Iditarod Challenge, an opportunity to follow the trail for fun rather than competition, with Redington as guide. He also participated in a special dogsledding trial at the 1994 Olympics in Norway.

The title "Father of the Iditarod" has been applied to Joe Redington for years, and he has engraven himself upon the hearts of all Alaskans. I grew up in Anchorage and he was always a household name. He was an amazing man. Redington had unquenchable enthusiasm for everything he did, and never let age slow him down. He ran his last Iditarod in 1997, at the age of 80. When he was diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus in 1998, he fought it with the same determination and confidence that he had exhibited when fighting for the creation of the Iditarod, and he beat it. He even got back to mushing, though he would not compete again, and eventually the cancer returned and claimed his life in 1999.

This book does every possible justice to the pioneering man who revived dogsled mushing as a popular competitive sport. It is a delightful read, descriptive and engaging. Even a reader not familiar with Alaska or dog mushing will be able to capture the essence of it here. The book is also filled with great black-and-white photos of Redington, his family and fellow mushers, his dogs, and other images that bring the story to life. My one criticism would be a lack of sufficient editting. There are a few too many typos that should have been caught, and hence I don't feel quite right about giving an unconditional five-star rating. It also appears as if the very end of Chapter 18 may have been cut off, as it leaves off with what appears to be the beginning of a new sentence, but when the reader flips to the next page, it is the beginning of the next chapter. Other than this, however, the book flows very nicely and is easy to read. I would highly recommend it to just about anyone, Alaskan or not, and regardless of experience with dogs or mushing. A thoroughly delightful book!

Thank you Joe Redington!
I was so pleased with this book that I felt compelled to encourage more people to read it. It offers the history of the Iditarod Sled Dog Race which is interesting enough, but more than that, it is the story of one man who gave everything he had to Alaska and dog mushers everywhere. If you are looking for an inspirational read, this is it!

Father of the Iditarod: The Joe Redington story.
As I read through this account of the roots of "The great race" I was all the while planning my next trip to Alaska. To be included in this was an attempt to me "The Man" so convinced was I that Joe would not only pull through his illness he would live for ever. I am now sure Joe will live for ever, not only in the hearts of the Dog sledding fraternity but amongst all who possess a sense of adventure. Read this book and live the greatest adventure race on this planet.

Father of the Iditarod
This book was an intense view into the life and times of the creator of the Iditarod.It takes you back years into the past for a view of what it was like to live in a time when living in the wilderness was rough andtough.This book helps to preserve the memories of days old andcommemorate the legend who devoted his life to his dream of "The LastGreat Race" - "The Iditarod Sled Dog Race" ... Read more

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Hooray—a snow day! After a stormy night, Oliver and Emily, twoendearing little bunnies, wake to a world blanketed in snow. Ready toenjoy some wintry fun, brother and sister bundle up and tumble out toplay. But Oliver won’t share his toboggan. Humph! In the midst of theirquarrel, the bunnies meet some forest friends who suffered from the storm.As brother and sister rediscover the joy of sharing, a family tale of humor,forgiveness, and nostalgic charm unfolds.

Sumptuous embossing, exquisite illustrations, and a story about the pleasureof helping others grace this heartwarming tale for a chilly day. ... Read more

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Cute story, beautiful book
This book is a cute story about a brother and sister and sharing.It is beautifully illustrated and has thick pages with a raised border throughout.My 4 year old daughter just got this as a gift and refuses to read any other book.I plan on giving this book as a gift to as many birthday parties as my daughter is invited to this winter!

'Oliver's Red Toboggan' is a gift that keeps on giving, as it illustrates the joy that sharing can bring!
When young bunnies Oliver and Emily Boxwood go to bed one night during a snowstorm, they hope more than anything that they will wake up to a snow day, where they can spend the day sledding down Windy Hill, building snowmen, and avoiding schoolwork of all kinds. Luckily, when they awake in the morning, they find that their wish has been granted, and that all of Holly Pond Hill is blanketed by thick, white snow. Looking to enjoy one of the few days off they receive, Emily and Oliver grab Oliver's new, bright red toboggan, and decide to try it out on Windy Hill. However, when they get there, Oliver becomes greedy with his toboggan, and, to Emily's dismay, does not allow her to take a ride down the snowy hills as he promised. Emily is extremely angry with Oliver. So, to get her revenge, she traipses through the snow, away from Windy Hill, where she begins work on constructing her very own snow castle. When Oliver attempts to come in, she refuses his entry, and the two bunnies become angry with one another. But when, in the midst of their unnecessary quarrel, Emily and Oliver learn that their forest friends Mr. and Mrs. Squirrel, along with their young babies, have been displaced from their home by the storm, the two siblings learn that sharing with one another, along with their friends, is much more rewarding than being greedy and selfish.

I have been a huge fan of Susan Wheeler's illustrations for years, purchasing gift cards, and holiday books by her for years. So I was ecstatic when I learned that Susan Wheeler had teamed up with Paul Kortepeter to create a delightful new tale of wintry fun that is perfect through the holiday season, as well as the coming winter months. Kortepeter has done a splendid job of weaving a tale that embraces the spirit of a wondrous snow day, and paired it with a lesson in sharing, and the fact that giving is better than receiving. His characters are delightful - even when they are being cross with one another - and are very reminiscent of the many fights siblings have with one another. The tale, paired with the absolutely gorgeous illustrations by Wheeler truly bring the story, and the characters to life, and leave visions of sledding and snow castles in the mind of anyone who has the pleasure of delving into this delightful tale. OLIVER'S RED TOBOGGAN is a gift that keeps on giving, as it illustrates the joy that sharing can bring!

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Pooh and friends are ready for a winter sledding adventure! But poor Piglet keeps falling off the sled. What can the gang do to make sure that Piglet has fun, too? ... Read more

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On my rusty sled I go /
into whirling lands of snow . . .

Like building a jolly snowman or skating on an icy pond, riding a sled down a hill of freshly fallen snow is a classic childhood joy of winter. In The Enchanted Sled, author Jan Wahl captures the excitement and wonder of a midwinter sled ride as seen through the vivid and fanciful imagination of a young child.

The beautiful and magical illustrations of Monique Felix allow readers to follow a young girl as she transforms into a queen, observes colorful soldiers in formation, visits a Gypsy camp-and goes wherever her lucid imagination decides to take her. The dreamlike quality of the illustrations, rendered in soft, flowing colors, may very well have starry-eyed readers wishing for their own magical sled and are sure to make The Enchanted Sled a favorite of readers both young and old for many winters to come.

Since publishing his first book, Pleasant Fieldmouse, Jan Wahl has written more than 100 books for children, including Christmas Present and the acclaimed I Met a Dinosaur. His picture books have won a number of awards, including the Youth Critics Prize at the Bologna Children's Book Fair.

Swiss artist Monique Felix studied graphic arts at l'Ecole des Arts Appliques in Lausanne. She has illustrated more than 40 children's books-including Creative Editions' Mouse Books series, Tuba Lessons, Hundreds of Fish, Hansel and Gretel, and My Shadow-and received such honors as the Octogone Prize from the International Center of Children's Literature.

Monique Felix is the creator of the very popular Mouse Books series, also available from Creative Editions.

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Beautiful!
Beautiful illustrations and easy reading. I fell in love with this book-really takes you to a fantasyland.

Beautiful!!!
This is a wonderful book.The illustrations are magical and gorgeous, and the text is full of dreamy imagery that will appeal to young children as well as older readers. ... Read more

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Great Easy Reader- teach your little ones to read with this one!
This simple rhyming text is perfect for any child learning to read!The way Patricia Thomas rhymes in pairs makes is really easy for kids to grasp learning new words.I recently just purchased this book for my sonwhose favorite color is Red.It is in instant winner in my book.The words on the page are also nice and big so reading this one in dim bedtime light is easy on tired eyes too Mommy's High Heel Shoes:) ... Read more

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As he sleds swiftly down the hill, a boy runs into a hunter, a dog, a fox, a hare, and a bear. ... Read more

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On a moonlit winter night, a team of dogs pulls a sled, taking the narrator and readers on a wondrous ride through the snow, into and out of the woods. It is a ride you'll wish would never end.

Through this exquisite prose poem, Gary Paulsen shares the joy, the beauty, and the grandeur of the outdoors. With his joyous text and Ruth Wright Paulsen's exuberant and expressive illustrations, Dogteam is a celebration of nature, a dance that invites everyone to join in. ... Read more

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Nicely done
Just a simple no nonsense description of the beauty of loyal dedicated dogs.For every dog or nature lover who wants to impart that appreciation to a child. Beautiful relaxing bedtime read. A must for those who don't live in an all season climate.

Dogteam by Gary Paulsen
The book is beautiful.My students love his books and this is so nicely illustrated.It is a picture book not a chapter book.

Ethereal
This is a fantastic picture book from the master of the wilderness/dog tales. The words are more accurately told as fantastic prose describing both the movement of the dog sled as well as the surrounding natural world. Are both worth celebrating? Certainly, and I daresay the Paulsens agree with me. The illustrations are a gorgeous balance to this quick and moving story.

A book for all ages
Gary Paulson's Dogteam is a beautifully written prose poem that describes a dogteam's running on a cold winter's night. As the author takes the reader across the moonlit trail, the sensory, descriptive words make you feel you are truly on the trail with the team. The watercolor illustrations by Ruth Wright Paulson capture the eagerness the dogs feel for running at night. I use this book with third grade students to model the use of descriptive language in writing. The children love the book and read it over and over.

Stunning
Beautiful illustrations and vivid, descriptive sentences! I purchased this book to teach my first graders about descriptive writing. They were in awe of the book! Living in the south, most of them have never even seen snow or even heard of dog sledding. After having been dog sledding myself I knew I had to find a way to share the experience and this book was it! It is truly one of my favorites! ... Read more

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Follow the adventures of a true Alaskan pioneer throuth a series of journeys taken with a dog team over the winter trails in theinterior of Alaska. The title might have claimed fourteen or fifteen thousand miles instead of ten, for the book was projected and the title adopted some years ago, and the journeys havecontinued. But ten thousand is a good round titular number, and is none the worse for being wellwithin the mark. ... Read more