Snowflakes on Our Tongues

This story is a fun celebration of the joys of the first snowfall of the season on the farm. I like that the book shows that the animals do have a cozy place in the barn so more sensitive readers do not worry. Then the animals have fun catching snowflakes on their tongues. The repetitive refrain used is great for younger readers to be able to say along and “read” with their grownups. The rhyming sing-song text allows for a fun read-aloud. I like the secret at the end that the farmer also likes to catch snowflakes on his tongue. This book has the same fun quality that Doreen Cronin’s Click Clack Moo books making this a great choice for fans of her books. The fun facts about farm animals in the winter and snowflakes make for a nice addition to the back material.

SNOWFLAKES ON OUR TONGUES is a cute picture book about the joy of the first snow. The farm animals are sneaking around and catching snowflakes on their tongues when the farmer isn't looking - but it turns out the farmer is doing the same when the animals are not looking!

What I loved: This is a really cute story that celebrates the joy of snow. The illustrations capture the cartoonish animals and all their fun really well. The text is very simple and repetitive, almost song-like with repeated refrains. A variety of animals are shown, and young readers will find this easy to follow along with.

What left me wanting more: As a small thing, the repetitive text does not quite roll off the tongue, and it almost seems like it should be a song, but I could not figure out what music it would go with. The repetitive nature of the text takes away from a plot, making this a better book for younger readers who can enjoy the animals without much of a storyline. Older readers may find this too repetitive to really sink their teeth into.

Final verdict: SNOWFLAKES ON OUR TONGUES is an overall cute picture book that celebrates the joy of snow falling. Recommend for toddlers and young preschoolers.