Andy & Sandy and the first snow

Format:

Book

Title:

Andy & Sandy and the first snow

Other title(s):

Andy and Sandy and the first snow

Author:

DePaola, Tomie, 1934-2020, author, illustrator.

ISBN:

9781481441599

9781534413740

9781549084669

Edition:

First edition.

Publication:

New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, [2016]

Physical Description:

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm

Series title(s):

Andy & Sandy book.

Summary:

"When the first big snow of winter hits, Sandy wants to play outside--but Andy isn't so sure. Sandy drags Andy along to make a snowman, go sledding, and make snow angels. Will Andy discover that snow can be fun--despite being wet and cold?"-- Provided by publisher.

Reading Level:

Ages 4-8.

Program Information:

Accelerated Reader AR LG 0.8 0.5 186351.

Subject(s):

Snow -- Juvenile fiction.

Friendship -- Juvenile fiction.

Picture books.

Snow -- Fiction.

Friendship -- Fiction.

Genre:

Picture books for children.

Added Author:

Lewis, Jim, 1955-

Holds:

Available:*

Library	Call Number	Status
Searching... Monmouth Public Library	E D (YELLOW)	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Newberg Public Library	EARLY DEPAOLA	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Salem Main Library	JER DePaola	Searching... Unknown

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On Order

Summary

Andy and Sandy play in the snow in this third book of a brand-new easy-to-read picture book series about friendship--from Caldecott and Newbery Honoree Tomie dePaola and Emmy Award-winning writer for the Muppets Jim Lewis.

When the first big snow of winter hits, Sandy wants to play outside--but Andy isn't so sure. After all, snow is very wet and very cold! But Sandy drags Andy along to make a snowman, go sledding, and make snow angels. Will Andy discover that snow can be fun--despite being wet and cold?

Written in simple words and short, declarative sentences, this book is perfect for little ones just learning to read on their own.

Author Notes

Tomie dePaola was born in Meriden, Connecticut on September 15, 1934. He received a B.F.A. from Pratt Institute in 1956, a M.F.A. from California College of Arts and Crafts in 1969, and a doctoral equivalency from Lone Mountain College in 1970.

He has written and/or illustrated more than 270 books including 26 Fairmount Avenue, Strega Nona, Meet the Barkers, Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs, and Oliver Button Is a Sissy. He has received numerous awards for his work including the Caldecott Honor Award, the Newbery Honor Award and the New Hampshire Governor's Arts Award of Living Treasure. His murals and paintings can be seen in many churches and monasteries throughout New England. He has designed greeting cards, magazine and record album covers, and theater sets. His work is shown in galleries and museums.

Tomie dePaola died on March 30, 2020 because of complications he had from surgery after a fall.

(Bowker Author Biography)

Reviews (3)

School Library Journal Review

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.-Martha Rico, El Paso ISD, TX © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Horn Book Review

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. (c) Copyright 2017. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Booklist Review

The latest addition to the Andy and Sandy series finds the two friends celebrating winter's first snow. The ever-enthusiastic Sandy is ready to go, while cautious Andy is more tentative: Snow is very wet and VERY COLD. Before long, however, both are having fun building a snowman, sledding, and making snow angels. The brief text offers much to emerging readers: a predictable story; succinct sentences; and appealing, diverse characters involved in familiar activities. DePaola's distinctive acrylic-and-colored-pencil artwork features soft colors, generous white backgrounds, and characters portrayed in settings often defined by simple lines. Red-haired, spectacled Sandy and brown-skinned Andy clearly communicate their changing perspectives on snow with expressive faces and energetic body positions, while delightful endpapers depict each child's idea of winter fun. A satisfying pick for newly minted readers.--Weisman, Kay Copyright 2016 Booklist