Sally's Snow Adventure
PreSchool-Grade 1–In this installment about the endearing black Labrador who starred inSally Goes to the Beach(2000),Sally Goes to the Mountains(2001), andSally Goes to the Farm(2002, all Abrams), the pup is off to a dog-friendly ski lodge. With nary a person in sight, Sally sleeps on a sofa (The bed is just like mine at home) and makes friends with the other visiting dogs. She meets two canines in handsome vests who introduce themselves as on-duty rescue dogs. After fanciful adventures skiing, tobogganing, and saucering, Sally is ready to head back to the lodge. Unfortunately, she strays from the trail and is soon lost in the woods. Her new friends alert the rescue dogs, who know just what to do, ensuring a happy ending. Dog lovers and Sally's fans will enjoy her latest romp. The story also provides a starting point for a discussion of rescue animals, lifeguards, or others who wear recognizable uniforms. The woodcut illustrations provide the right balance of simple lines and details to draw in children. From the skiing dachshund to a tiny Sally lost on the tall mountain, the art contributes much to the story. The text, however, has a choppy style that will not suit every reader. Further, there is an awkward switch from first- to third-person narration and back again. However, this is a small glitch that is probably more distracting to adults than to children. Overall, a fine purchase for seasonal storyhours.–Rita Hunt Smith, Hershey Public Library, PACopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.