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A boy wakes up to a world of snow and goes out to explore it
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What it is about
Peter goes out into the fresh snow and makes tracks, snow angels and a snowball for later. A classic quiet adventure told with collage art.
Who will enjoy it
Families who love quiet, beautiful stories about the joy of a snow day.
What you will get
A gentle wonder at the first snow, which makes any winter day feel like an adventure.
Facts
Genre
Children’s Books · Winter · Wonder · Childhood
Best for
Ages 1–2
Length
32 pages · about 5 minutes read aloud
More about this book
Who
Peter, a young boy.
World
A snowy city street.
What makes it different
Collage art and a quiet voice show everyday magic.
Feel
Quiet and joyful.
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