Pub Date: November 4, 2025
Dewey: E
LCCN: 2024948634
Lexile Code: 0000
Features: Illustrated, Price on Product
Target Age Group: 04 to 08
Physical Info: 0.50" H x 8.10" L x 10.10" W ( 0.83 lbs) 48 pages
BISAC Categories:
Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship | Imagination and Play | Concepts | Seasons | Humorous Stories | Stories in Verse see also Poetry | Sports and Recreation | Winter Sports | Science and Nature | Weather
Description: "One wintry morning, the snow begins and so does--a snowball fight. In her signature verse, Beth Ferry recounts a day spent behind snowbanks and on sleds, while Tom Lichtenheld's cinematic art [presents] readers with sly and snowy twists"--
Brief description:
Tom Lichtenheld makes books for children and people who used to be children. His New York Times bestsellers include I Wish You More and Duck! Rabbit!, created with Amy Krouse Rosenthal; Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, created with Sherri Duskey Rinker; and Stick and Stone, created with Beth Ferry. See all his books at tomlichtenheld.com.
Review Quotes:
(Stick and Stone) ★ "The text, suitable for beginning readers, sweetly expresses what it is to be and to have a good friend." - School Library Journal (starred review)
(The Umbrella) ★ "The exceptional duo behind Stick and Stone are back with another unmissable and upbeat collaboration. Simple and superb--a must-have for any collection." - School Library Journal (starred review)
(A Moving Story) ★ "Readers are treated to a satisfying tale with well-timed comedy and suspense." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
(The Snowball Fight) "An epic snow day--no school, no rules, enemies-to-friends hijinks, and pure crystallized joy." - Publishers Weekly
(The Snowball Fight) "A perfect seasonal read to share on a snow day." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
(A Moving Story) ★ "Full of wit and lovable dressed-animal characters. This engaging picture book is a pleasure to read and reread." - Booklist (starred review)
(Swashby and The Sea) ★ "An exceptionally satisfying picture book." - Booklist (starred review)
(Swashby and the Sea) ★ "This readaloud is sweetly told as Swashby overcomes his bitter habits to welcome new, friendly, and energetic people into his quiet life." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)
(The Scarecrow) ★ "An emotionally impactful exploration of love and loneliness, this is an essential addition to any picture book collection." - School Library Journal (starred review)
(The Snowball Fight) "[The Snowball Fight] creates the perfect winter wonderland. Filled with delightful fun." - Booklist
(The Snowball Fight) "A charming read for frosty days." - Kirkus Reviews