The First Snow – by David Christiana

This book is dedicated to “Mother Nature’s Children.” Who IS Mother Nature?

Who are Mother Nature’s CHILDREN?

“Long ago, in the time of two seasons…” What seasons do we have now? Was there a time when there were only two seasons?!

The girl complained about Winter and his friend the wind. Is Winter a “bad” season? What do you like or dislike about it?

When the girl paints the leaves bright, wild colors, what happens? When do WE see leaves that are colored red and gold?

When the girl paints a mask and dresses up as a beast to scare away Winter, does that remind you of any special day?

How does Winter finally make friends with the little girl? Is he harsh or gentle?

What does Winter do for the little girl to make her warm? What IS the blanket of “softest white crystals”? 

How does the little girl feel about snow?

What is written in the snow on the next-to-last page of the book? It’s only part of a word. Any guesses what it might be?

Is this a true-to-life story? How do you know?

Do you like the illustrations?

How about the story? Did you enjoy it? Why or why not?