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Friday, January 27, 2012

Thomas' Snowsuit


Book Title: Thomas’ Snowsuit

Author(s): Robert Munsch

Illustrator/Photographer/Artist: Michael Martchenko

Publisher: Bob Munsch Enterprises, Ltd.

Copyright Date: 1985

Genre: Fiction picturebook

Brief Annotation: Thomas’ mother buys him an ugly brown snowsuit, which he refuses to wear outside to school. After a struggle with his mother Thomas wears the snowsuit to school, only to have the very same struggle with his teacher about the snowsuit before recess. In a goofy series of events Thomas ends up switching clothes with both his teacher and his principal, only to end up back in his snowsuit playing happily outside with friends.

Your Rating (1-5) and why: (4) I enjoyed reading this story because of the big exaggerated illustrations which depict facial expressions in a way that appeals to an adult sense of humor. I think this book would be very fun to read to kids because of all the mischief Thomas causes and the goofy mix-ups with the adults’ clothes.

Readers who will like this book: I think this book would appeal to a wide range of age and reading comprehension levels because the story is very basic and the dialogue is straight and to the point, but still very funny. Most kids can relate to an adult telling them to do something they don’t want any part of, and I think most kids would take pleasure in watching the goof-ups happen to those grown-ups!


Question to ask before reading the book: We could talk about what we wear when we go outside! Is it different in the summer and winter time? What are our favorite clothes to wear? How do our favorite (or least favorite!) clothes make us feel?
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