Vampirina in the Snow

March 1, 2019

PreS-Gr 2-Vampirina wakes up to a winter wonderland-it has snowed! She is ready for a day of fun. After she bundles up, Vampirina and her family head out to play. They catch snow on their tongues while they wait for the beautiful, white snow to pile up. Once there is enough snow, they make snowmen and snow angels. Then the real fun starts-sledding! After sledding, there is the traditional snowball fight followed by a trek through the woods to observe nature and all the beauty that happens on a snowy day. Finally, the pond is frozen, so everyone can ice skate. After the long day outdoors, everyone is ready for hot cocoa and treats. Hopefully the snow will stick around for another day. The adorable illustrations will capture readers, especially those who watch the show on Disney Junior. Vampirina also shares many activities that would be fun to do on a winter break from school. VERDICT A fun, seasonal must-have for storytimes and one-on-one sharing.-Nicole Detter-Smith, Homestead High School, IN

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November 15, 2018
Grades K-3 Vampirina, the pirouetting little vampire, makes her fourth appearance in this picture-book-series installment (Vampirina at the Beach, 2017), and this time she's got only one thing on her mind: playing in a winter wonderland. Vampirina and her monstrously lovely family (think Addams) exhibit childlike enjoyment as they frolic in the snow (well, most of them?her teenage sister is reluctant from the start). Vampirina guides the reader through all kinds of fun one can have in the snow: making one-eyed snow monsters, sledding (with the help of some wings for steering), having an unexpected snowball fight. When the family meets a new friend, the Abominable Snowman, Vampirina's sister finally joins the fun. Pham's full-color illustrations are filled with cool, wintry colors that stand out against the crisp, white backdrop. At the center of the book is a large foldout of Vampirina and her family ice skating. This energetic, creepy-cute book makes a wonderful read-aloud for any classroom or story hour.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2018, American Library Association.)