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in_and_out_of_the_stash's review against another edition
3.0
I'm getting fed up that all the picture books I come across depict winter as a snowy, cold time. More books are needed to show winter where it doesn't snow. Sure it's good for children to know about weather in other places but these books perpetuate an image of winter and it is not showing that it is different in other places. Plus those who live where it does not snow do not get to experience books just like them.
mbrandmaier's review against another edition
3.0
A man uses his snowplow to clear the roads overnight while everyone else sleeps. Scenic snow pics.
barbarianlibarian's review against another edition
3.0
solid, some weird punctuation stood out to me though
agudenburr's review against another edition
4.0
A great book that rhymes about all the work a snowplow does while we are sleeping. A little long for storytime but a great elementary read aloud.
backonthealex's review against another edition
4.0
As night falls, it's time for everyone to go to sleep but when snow starts falling, it is time for the driver and his snowplow to go to work: Good night, farms, and good night, town./Tiny flakes start twirling down./Good night, playground turning white./ Good night, snowplow? Not tonight!" Step by step the driver makes sure the plow is in good order and snowstorm ready. As snow piles up, off they go to plow, salt, and sand the roads, calling a tow truck when a car drives into a snow mound, waiting for a passing train to go by, and cleaning snow off the lights and wind. By morning, the snow has stopped, the roads are plowed and it to go to sleep. My kids loved this book, especially the part where school is cancelled. The whole book is told in rhyming couplets and has a great rhythm to it, perfect for read alouds. The illustrations, done acrylic paint, colored pencil, pen, and collage really express the quiet intensity of a snowstorm, the loneliness of a nighttime plow driver, but this one brings along his faithful canine companion. I thought it was a nice touch that the driver is Asian, even though it is not part of the story or even mentioned.
himissjulie's review against another edition
You can sing the title to the tune of "good morning starshine."
You're welcome!
A rhyming story about a snow plow, what's not to like. I believe the snowplow driver is Asian American as well.
You're welcome!
A rhyming story about a snow plow, what's not to like. I believe the snowplow driver is Asian American as well.
himissjulie's review
You can sing the title to the tune of "good morning starshine."
You're welcome!
A rhyming story about a snow plow, what's not to like. I believe the snowplow driver is Asian American as well.
You're welcome!
A rhyming story about a snow plow, what's not to like. I believe the snowplow driver is Asian American as well.
tashrow's review
4.0
When the snow starts to fall, a snowplow driver and his dog head out into the night to clear the roads. They do safety checks and get the hopper filled with salt and sand. Then they are off into the dark to clear the snow from the roads. Giant drifts are formed as they plow past while branches grow heavy with snow. When a car goes by too fast and ends up in the ditch, the plow calls dispatch for a tow for them. At the railroad tracks, the plow driver also stops, stepping out of the cab of his truck into into the hush of the night. The train goes by, creating a cloud of white. The driver heads home just as others start to wake and falls asleep in bed as the sun rises.
Bruss captures the quiet beauty of a snowstorm as she tells about the night work of clearing the roads. She writes with a poetic touch, creating dramatic moments in the story like the train going past and the car skidding into the ditch, but also embracing the silent work of the plow and the hush of the storm.
The illustrations are wonderful, offering looks at the big truck that will appeal to youngsters who love heavy machinery but also beautifully capturing the storm. One double-spread in particular has just the right light as the truck goes through town. Anyone living in a northern state will recognize that light and the quiet moment before the plow comes through.
Ideal for winter reading, curl up with this one before being plowed out yourself. Appropriate for ages 3-5.
Bruss captures the quiet beauty of a snowstorm as she tells about the night work of clearing the roads. She writes with a poetic touch, creating dramatic moments in the story like the train going past and the car skidding into the ditch, but also embracing the silent work of the plow and the hush of the storm.
The illustrations are wonderful, offering looks at the big truck that will appeal to youngsters who love heavy machinery but also beautifully capturing the storm. One double-spread in particular has just the right light as the truck goes through town. Anyone living in a northern state will recognize that light and the quiet moment before the plow comes through.
Ideal for winter reading, curl up with this one before being plowed out yourself. Appropriate for ages 3-5.
mrogows's review
4.0
With smooth rhyming and colourful pictures, this book makes a great story time addition.
I like that his book add something a little different to the snow story time. Kids that love trucks and mechanics will really get a kick out of this one. There's also appearances of a friendly dog as a co-pilot which I really enjoyed.
The pictures are very unique and fun. It would be hard to present a very colourful winter night, but some how the book is able to do so.
I like that his book add something a little different to the snow story time. Kids that love trucks and mechanics will really get a kick out of this one. There's also appearances of a friendly dog as a co-pilot which I really enjoyed.
The pictures are very unique and fun. It would be hard to present a very colourful winter night, but some how the book is able to do so.
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