Let it Snow

Let it Snow

By: Maryann Cocca-Leffler

Ages: 3-6

Siblings see the first snow and then experience the joys of winter.  Students will learn all that they can do in the cold snowing weather before it turns to spring.  The pictures are interesting and the text is written in an interesting format instead of simply across the page.

Theme: Students start learning about the seasons when they hear these students experiences through winter. 

About the Author:
Maryann Cocca-Leffer grew up in Everett, Massachusetts with four other siblings.  She was very interested in art which ultimately got her into the Massachusetts College of Art.  Cocca-Leffer ended up using part of her parents basement as her first studio as she dreamed about illustrating children's books.  Her dream finally came drew in 1981 and she has been illustrating and writing ever since. 

Pre-Reading Activities:
Students should be introduced to the seasons and discuss what each season looks like.
The teacher can also read Let it Fall by Maryann Cocca-Leffer which discusses fall leading into winter.

Post Reading Activities:

Students will discuss the many activities that they like to do in winter.  After they do this, they can complete a writing piece about their favorite winter activity.