Super Snow Day Seek and Find

PreS-Gr 4—Tommy wakes up one snowy morning to find that the schools are closed. He also finds a note from Aunt Jeanne. It sends him on a scavenger hunt for further missives while introducing him to enchanting features of a world changed by weather. Garland's computer-generated illustrations are eye-catching and surreal in the way that digital collages often are, with no object seeming to touch another. They're characterized by bright colors, Claymation-style figures, and an admirable restraint when it comes to clutter—especially when you consider that the pages contain hundreds of images and words for youngsters to sort through. Grade schoolers may be up to the challenge of finding what's hidden throughout the book, though this will require repeated readings. Younger children will just have fun with the pictures and, with a little help, may join the search, especially for energetic Aunt Jeanne, who makes an appearance in every scene.—Susan Weitz, formerly at Spencer-Van Etten School District, Spencer, NY