It's Snowing!
Farrar, Straus and Giroux 2002
Great fit for 1st grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- winter and seasons
- nature
- play and discovery
- curiosity
- weather
- observation
- joy
About this book
This gentle picture book celebrates the magic of the first snowfall. With simple, rhythmic text and Dunrea’s warm, expressive art, young listeners watch small animals explore, play, and discover what snow can do. It’s perfect for toddlers and early readers who are just beginning to recognize words and love seasonal stories. Families enjoy reading it aloud on cozy winter days and talking about their own snowy adventures.
Setting: a snowy countryside and farmyard
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is It's Snowing! right for my child?
Yes — It's Snowing! is a great fit for 1st grade. The reading level is AR 1.1, which is typical for 1st grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include winter and seasons, nature, play and discovery.
How long does it take to read It's Snowing!?
At a typical 1st grade reading pace, It's Snowing! takes around 3m to finish. The book has 200 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does It's Snowing! have an AR quiz?
Yes — It's Snowing! has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is It's Snowing!?
It's Snowing! has an AR reading level of 1.1, which places it at a 1st grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.