FICTION

Andy & Sandy and the First Snow

by Tomie DEPAOLA
with Jim Lewis. illus. by Tomie dePaola. 32p. (An Andy & Sandy Book). S. & S. Oct. 2016. Tr $8.99. ISBN 9781481441599.
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PreS-Gr 1—In the third book in the series, Andy and Sandy find themselves playing in the first snow of the season. At first, Andy is hesitant to go out in the cold, but as Sandy introduces him to exciting winter activities (building a snowman, sledding down the hill, and making beautiful snow angels), he is glad to be outdoors. When Sandy decides she is cold, the pair head inside for hot chocolate by a warm fire. This book is perfect for young children learning how to read. Endpapers reveal the characters' artwork, which describe the wintry season. Illustrations are done in acrylics and colored pencil, making the tone of the story sweet and playful.
VERDICT No need to have read the first two titles in this series; this one can stand on its own. A fun seasonal selection for beginning readers.
Reviewed by Martha Rico, El Paso ISD, TX
In this accessibly written beginning reader, Sandy enthusiastically introduces Andy to the joys of sledding, making snow angels, and building a snowman. Andy is dubious at first: "Snow is very wet and VERY COLD." But in the amusing ending, the roles reverse with Sandy ready to go warm up inside with hot chocolate. DePaola's uncluttered acrylic and colored pencil illustrations showcase the wintertime fun.
 , Aug 01, 2016

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