Artwork was kind of bleh. One of the neighbors in the story has a Korean last name, which prompted David to tell me a few interesting tidbits of Korean last names, and honestly, that was the most interesting part of the whole experience. I mean, cute enough story: early snow, snowman made with pumpkin, snowman melts. But no gorgeous illustrations or engaging and conversation-prompting storyline (in and of itself; I guess it did prompt a conversation in our house, somewhat incidentally). One a More...

When an unexpected snowstorm drops three inches of snow in October, Lily rushes to the park to build a snowman. When there is not enough snow for an entire snowman, Lily uses her wits and builds a snowman that is half snow/half pumpkin. A clever approach to combining the fall/winter seasons.

Used for "Fall for Pumpkins" Storytime-October, 2009.

Really enjoyed the scene that this book set for a snowy night in October combining both seasons. Children from the North may understand, having seen a very rare day when snow came early while pumpkins are still out. Captures the spirit and the fun of the children in the story well.

A charming book about an October snowstorm and the making of a snowman. So true for Central New Yorkers!