Kindergarteners loved listening to this book. It has beautiful illustrations. ( )

Beautiful illustrations! A book that is perfect for the wintertime and will make you want to cuddle up with a book and some hot chocolate. The simplicity of the story helps bring out conversations about what isn't being said in the text. The boy and the dog go through a lot of work to read the book in just the right spot- the top of the world. :) ( )

A small boy and his dog climb a snow-covered hill together in this picture-book for younger children, the dog gamboling about, the boy dragging his sled. When they both reach the top they share a treat, and the boy reads his canine companion a story. Then they sled back down the hill, returning home...

I loved Lauren Castillo's ink and watercolor illustrations in The Reader, and was on board with Amy Hest's simple story of a boy and his dog having a wintry adventure, until the boy pulled out his book. Maybe it's just the fussy book-collector in me, but I couldn't help but wince at the thought of that wonderful volume - which the boy clearly loves - being ruined by the wet of the snow falling on it. As someone who loved to read as a girl, and who also loved to play outside in all weathers, I have sympathy with a character who wants to do both. But even as a very young child I knew that paper didn't do well in rain and snow. It's a minor point, and I suspect one that won't bother other readers, but for this bibliophile it was enough of a distraction that I subtracted half a star. ( )

A very simple tale which is not simplistic. In spite of the snow it is a warm and cozy friendship book which illustrates (beautifully) the joys of being alone with a book and a pet. Easy for beginning readers and it speaks in full picturesque sentences. I love this book. ( )

4 1/2 yrs -My daughter says she really likes this one. The illustrations are simple and perfect for the story. Not too wordy like a quiet fresh winter snow. Fun! ( )