Please Let It Snow

by Harriet Ziefert, Amy Aitken (Illustrator)

A little boy hopes it will snow so that he can wear his new snowsuit, snow hat, snow boots, and mittens

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1989

About the author

Harriet Ziefert grew up in North Bergen, New Jersey, where she attended the local schools. She graduated from Smith College, then received a Masters degree in Education from New York University.

For many years, Ziefert was an elementary school teacher. She taught most grades from kindergarten to fifth grade. "I liked it," she said, but she stopped teaching when she had her own sons. When her children were older, Ziefert wanted "a bigger arena" for her work. She went to work at a publishing company, Scholastic in New York City, developing materials for teacher's guides for kindergarten language arts and social studies programs.

"About twelve years ago," says Ziefert in a 1995 interview, "I tried to get a job as an editor, but no one would hire me as a trade editor. So I decided to write my own books." Since then, she has written several hundred books, mostly picture books and easy-to-read books. "I write books very quickly," she says, "in about twelve hours. I rewrite them three times over three days, and then they're done." She writes about twenty books a year.

Reviews

[Edward Sojuwa · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one from Harriet Zeifert has a small boy waiting for the snow to arrive so he can try out his new snow suit. But alas he has to wait out spring, summer and fall, so it feels. Finally he steps outside with regular clothes and, boom, it's snow time! Harriet Zeifert loves writing kid's books which make everyday events seem suspenseful and fun for little readers. And it truly is a fun read.
Three stars
Zeifert is a snow angel!

[Pamela Powell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy to read book about a boy who has new winter gear and really wants it to snow!