Unable to get Snowbaby to fall asleep on a snowy winter night,Snowpapa and Snowmama decide that a more creative solution than
counting snowflakes is needed.

School Library Journal
PreS-Gr 1-On a cold winter night, Snowbaby is unable to sleep. His father suggests that he tries counting snowflakes, but that doesn't work. Then he complains that he is too hot, so his mother adds a blanket of snow. Then he is too thirsty and too lonely. After a glass of ice water and singing to Snowbaby does not do the trick, the determined parents make a fluffy white Snowdoggie to keep him company. Then the baby is happy but now the dog can not and will not sleep. Snowbaby offers him a drink, a song, and his earmuffs to guard against the wind. Finally, the story comes full circle as Snowbaby and Snowdoggie count snowflakes until everyone is sound asleep. Children will join in LaReau's rhythmic refrain and will be entertained by the reluctant sleepers.

Ishikawa's gouache and watercolor paintings create a snowy, windy scene outside while framing a cozy and loving home on the inside, making this a well-paced and delightful bedtime story.-Kristine M. Casper, Huntington Public Library, NY Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.