About This Book
Reach for this book when you want to capture the breathless excitement of a child experiencing their first snowfall. It is a perfect choice for slowing down and savoring a small, sensory moment during the busy winter season. The book follows a young child outside as they count falling snowflakes from one to ten, eventually being surrounded by millions of them. Through simple, rhythmic verse, the story highlights themes of wonder, gratitude, and the joy of physical play in nature. It is expertly paced for toddlers and preschoolers, using repetition to build early math skills and vocabulary. You might choose this as a calming bedtime read or an interactive morning story to prepare for a day of outdoor play.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is entirely secular and focuses on the universal experience of weather and nature.
Ideal Reader
A two or three-year-old who is fascinated by the changing world outside their window. It is perfect for a child who is just beginning to grasp one-to-one correspondence in counting and enjoys tactile, sensory-focused storytelling.
Parent Prep
No prep is required. The book can be read cold. It is highly recommended to encourage the child to point to the flakes on the page to practice counting along with the text. A parent might reach for this after seeing their child press their face against the window at the sight of the first winter frost or after a child expresses awe at a tiny detail in nature.
