Robert's Snow

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Summary: A WISE, WITTY, WINTERY TALE
Review: Grace Lin, she of the piquant endearing illustrations and thoughtful pen, now introduces Robert, a very tiny mouse who just knows he's going to love snow.

Robert and his entire family live in an old boot, which is easy for them to do as they're all quite small. As winter approaches the family gets busy sealing their house or boot to keep the snow out. Of course, as Mum notes not a one of them would dream of going outside in that vast whiteness - except for Robert.

Aunt Vicky says snow is trouble and Grandpa allowed that it was too wet and too cold. Nonetheless, Robert perched by his window, watching snow falling and wishing he could go outside. At that very moment a huge gust of wind broke the seal on Robert's window, and the little gray mouse soon found himself out in the snow. He's happy beyond belief. "I love the snow," he exulted. "Mum and grandpa and everyone is so silly. Snow is wonderful!"

Wonderful it may be, but it's also scary when you can't find your way home. All Robert could see was whiteness; all he could feel was the wind. What is he to do?

Young readers will probably guess who rescues him, and carries him back to his safe, warm home. But, there's another surprise in store.

"Robert's Snow" is a cheery holiday story for youngsters ages 3 and up.

- Gail Cooke