  | Just one flake Author: Jonker, Travis | |
| Price: $23.78 | ||
Summary:
Determined to catch a perfect snowflake, Liam sticks out his tongue and tries a number of tricks, all to no avail, but after giving it one last shot, he grabs one in an unexpected way.
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: LG Reading Level: .90 Points: .5 Quiz: 523635 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (10/15/23)
School Library Journal (+) (10/01/23)
Booklist (04/15/24)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (00/11/23)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 10/01/2023 K-Gr 2—Liam has a mission: to catch just one snowflake directly on his tongue. He tries to accomplish his goal in a variety of ways, passive and active, all the while having a fun day outside in the snow. Ultimately, he does catch a snowflake, but in his mitten, not on his tongue. That leads to an exciting discovery—a close-up look at an actual snowflake. This sparks his creativity even more to replicate what he's seen with paper, which, for readers, could naturally segue into a craft or STEM activity during story time. Jonker's ink-and-digital illustrations are seemingly simple but add a lot of humor and heart to the story. Especially striking is the page in which Liam stares at the snowflake he has caught in his mitten, his eyes aglow in wonder. Both characters (Liam and his female caregiver) have light skin. VERDICT Highly recommended, this humorous and cozy book is an excellent addition to any collection.—Kadie Seitz - Copyright 2023 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
Booklist - 04/15/2024 What child, or adult for that matter, hasn’t wanted to catch a pristine snowflake on their tongue? That’s just what Liam plans to do. After putting on all his snow gear, the boy sets off on a mission to catch just one flake before he goes back inside. However, those elusive flakes evade the determined boy, and Liam gets frustrated when his game plan nets no flakes and the snow seems to be letting up. He tries running and climbing and lying on the ground to get better results, to no avail. His frustration leads to amazement when he catches a flake on his mitten and is struck by how beautiful a single snowflake is. The large illustration that accompanies Liam’s realization shows two huge eyes reflecting the snowflake resting on his glove. Jonker incorporates blues, greens, and white in spare illustrations in which every object is outlined in thick black lines. Here is a universal tale for children lucky enough to live where winter brings snowfalls. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
