Smokey and the Big Snow

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Summary: "SMOKEY AND THE BIG SNOW"
Review: I HAVE A 10 MONTH OLD GRANDSON AND A 14 MONTH OLD GRANDDAUGHTER. I HAVE READ THIS FASCINATING BOOK OVER AND OVER TO THEM. THE IMPRESSIONISTIC PAINTINGS THAT MS. SLUSSER CREATED HERSELF FOR THIS BOOK AND HER PROSE ARE ESPECIALLY APPEALING TO TODDLERS AS WELL AS YOUNG CHILDREN. I LOOK FORWARD TO A SEQUEL TO "SMOKEY" AND HEARING MORE ADVENTURES ABOUT THIS SPECIAL CAT AND THE MAN AND WOMAN WHO BEFRIENDED HER.

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Summary: Smokey and the Big Snow
Review: This book is ideal for families anticipating or recently acquiring a new pet as it prompts them to consider the responsibilities.
The illustrations by the author are entertaining and their size is good for little ones. The message and surprising conclusion can be read over and over again, thereby making this book a sweet gift.

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Summary: Awesome book for all ages!
Review: This is an awesome book for all ages. This author is as good at illustrating as she is at writing. It has the most beautiful vivid colors in the many illustrations. I have given this book to several children of different ages, and they all loved it! The book has you pulling for Smokey all the way. I especially like how Ms. Slusser encourages you to write your own story.

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Summary: Motivational
Review: This is an wonderful book for teaching children "caring" while encouraging them to know the importance of keeping their own stories alive. Too seldom, we neglect to value children's big events and the author has done an excellent job of using a subject with which they can identify and to encourage them to keep record of those memories that are important.

My grandchildren love animals and this provides a reinforcement for keeping journals and memories.

Loved the book and the illustrations.