Perfect Snow

There is nothing quite like the perfect snowy day. The excitement from kids and some adults alike is contagious, and, to many, a snowy day is what it means to live in Canada. Children who read Perfect Snow will see themselves in Scott, Jim and the other children and will look forward to snowy, perfect days ahead.

No snow day in sight in Barbara Reid’s Perfect Snow. Characters Jim and Scott are excited to play in the school yard at recess. Scott was busy making “the World’s Greatest Snowman” while Jim went to work to build an “indestructible fort.” At lunch, the two joined forces, and, with the help of their friends, they build a snowman fort. That night, as it so often happens in snowy parts of the country, it rained, turning everything to slush.

The art in this book is stunning and done as only Barbara Reid can do. The plasticine art, combined with ink and wash watercolour panels, truly brings this story to life. Readers will love seeing the detail on every page: expressive faces, details of the schoolyard, and the vivid clothing worn by the children and teachers. The illustrations are fun, thorough, bright and inspiring. I even wanted to try my hand at plasticine art after reviewing this title.

Perfect Snow is a great read and, with the upcoming holiday season, makes the perfect gift for the little readers in your life. Canadians young and old will see themselves in the pages of Reid’s book. Perfect Snow is truly the quintessential Canadian book to read and share this winter.