Pip and Posy: The Snowy Day by Alex Scheffler- OPTIONAL

Scheffler, Axel Pip and Posey The Snowy Day. PICTURE BOOK. Candlewick Press, 2013. $12.99.  Pip and Posey are friends who love to play together.  Today they are going to play in the snow.  After getting dressed in their sweaters, socks, puffy coats, waterproof boots and cozy scarves and mittens, they are ready for a fun filled day.  They left footprints where they walked, caught snowflakes on their tongues, and made snow angels.  Unfortunately the fun ends there because they simply cannot agree on what type of snow animal they should make.  Posy wants to build a snowmouse.  Pip wants to build a snowrabbit. As they argue and fight, and even get a little physical the story turns on a sour note.  Will Pip and Posy ever agree?  What effect will this fight have on their friendship?  How will they resolve their differences? This is a good story about friendship and forgiveness.  The illustrations are very detailed and capture every emotion exhibited by these two friends.  The book could be used in a unit on friendship and conflict resolution.  Pre-K.  El (K-3).  OPTIONAL. Reviewer: SL.