Oliver and Amanda and the Big Snow

by Jean Van Leeuwen, Ann Schweninger (Illustrator)

Overview

Whether building a snow fort, braving the big hill on their sleds, or building a snow pig, the lovable Oliver and Amanda Pig find plenty of fun after the "big snow." "The warm interactions among family members continue to make these gentle stories a delight for early readers."— The Horn Book

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780140382501
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	11/01/1998
Series:	Oliver and Amanda: Penguin Young Readers, L3
Edition description:	REPRINT
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	6.06(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.19(d)
Lexile:	480L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

Jean Van Leeuwen is the author of more than fifty children's books, including picture books, Easy-to-Read books, and middle-grade fiction. Ms. Van Leeuwen now lives in another small town north of New York City with her husband, Bruce Gavril. She has two grown children, David and Elizabeth, and a young grandchild, who will surely inspire more stories. 

Editorial Reviews

PreS-Gr 2Four easy-to-read stories that flow smoothly and read aloud well. They feature typical outdoor adventures following a big snowstormmaking snowballs and a ``snow pig,'' building a fort, playing with icicles, and sledding. The reassuring presence of parents eases the anxiety of preschooler Amanda (she sinks in the snowdrifts and is worried about the steep sledding hill) and helps her and her brother Oliver gently resolve conflicts. Since family fun is the order of the day, children and parents alike will enjoy this reading experience. The charming watercolor and pencil illustrations add to the sensitive and funny vignettes. An outstanding selection for beginning-to-read collections.Gale W. Sherman, Pocatello Public Library, ID

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