Robert's Snow

by Grace Lin

Book Overview

"Too much snow," Grandpa Mouse grumbles. "Snow is just trouble," scoffs Aunt Vicky. "Small animals like us," Mum says, "don't like snow."But Robert, the smallest mouse, knows he likes snow, even... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0670059110
• ISBN13: 9780670059119
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Viking Books
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.2" x 9.4"
• Age Range: 5 years and up
• Grade Range: Preschool and higher

Customer Reviews

What child doesn't want SNOW?! MAGICAL! (and just a hint of Santa)

Lovely story, adorable illustrations, for the young set, about 3 to 8. Oh, for the snow! BRRRR for the cold! Little mouse needs some help, and help does arrive. Not religious, just a touch of Santa, which was great for us, just enough (as our religion / faith differs). Good for both boys and girls. It would be great if the publisher added a dimensional Snowflake cut-out, wouldn't it? For play, or to hang on a tree...(or bush!).

A WISE, WITTY, WINTERY TALE

Grace Lin, she of the piquant endearing illustrations and thoughtful pen, now introduces Robert, a very tiny mouse who just knows he's going to love snow. Robert and his entire family live in an old boot, which is easy for them to do as they're all quite small. As winter approaches the family gets busy sealing their house or boot to keep the snow out. Of course, as Mum notes not a one of them would dream of going outside in that vast whiteness - except for Robert. Aunt Vicky says snow is trouble and Grandpa allowed that it was too wet and too cold. Nonetheless, Robert perched by his window, watching snow falling and wishing he could go outside. At that very moment a huge gust of wind broke the seal on Robert's window, and the little gray mouse soon found himself out in the snow. He's happy beyond belief. "I love the snow," he exulted. "Mum and grandpa and everyone is so silly. Snow is wonderful!" Wonderful it may be, but it's also scary when you can't find your way home. All Robert could see was whiteness; all he could feel was the wind. What is he to do? Young readers will probably guess who rescues him, and carries him back to his safe, warm home. But, there's another surprise in store. "Robert's Snow" is a cheery holiday story for youngsters ages 3 and up. - Gail Cooke