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K-3
Illustrated by
Pierr Morgan.
Snow in October produces both challenges and opportunities for creating a snowman--there isn't enough snow, but for Lily and Jesse, a pumpkin makes an excellent head. The children's glee at the unexpected gift of an early snow is lovingly depicted through both text and illustrations. The use of fibrous beige paper as a backdrop for the full-color images adds warmth and richness.