Juan’s First Snow

Illustration of Juan looking out his window at the falling snow.
Written by Anne Blondin, Kathy Murphy, Morghan Murphy, and Emmajean Quinn from West Elementary School in Plymouth, MA

Illustrated by Joel N. Kayima


Dedicated to the magic of the first snow.

 

 

 

Special thanks to the Massachusetts Department of Education whose funding supported teachers and parents in the development of this story. © CAST, 2006

 


Illustration of Juan looking out the window at the falling snow.

“Mami, come see, come see!” Juan shouted. “What is happening outside?”


Illustration of a snow-covered city street.

“It’s snow!” said Mami.


Illustration of Juan and Mami.

“Can we go outside?” Juan asked.

“Sure, let’s go get dressed,” said Mami.


Illustration of Juan in a tee shirt and jeans.
“I’m ready to go play in the snow!” said Juan.

Illustration of Mami and Juan at an open window.

“Snow is cold. Come feel. Do you think you’ll need warmer clothes?” Mami asked.


Illustration of Juan running into his room.
Juan said excitedly, “I know what to put on.”

Illustration of Juan dressed in a ski parka.

“Juan, your head’s going to get cold,” Mami said.


Illustration of Juan running into his room.
Juan said excitedly, “I know what to put on.”

Illustration of Juan dressed in ski parka and hat.

“Juan, your hands are going to get cold,” Mami said.


Illustration of Juan running into his room.

Juan said excitedly, “I know what to put on.”


Illustration of Juan dressed in parka, hat, and gloves.

“Juan, your feet are going to get cold,” Mami said


Illustration of Juan running into his room.
Juan said excitedly, “I know what to put on.”

Illustration of Juan dressed in parka, hat, gloves, and snow boots.
“Am I ready now?” asked a frustrated Juan.

Illustration of Juan looking down at himself.

“Hold on, I think you need one more thing,” said Mami.


Illustration of Mami handing Juan a sled.

“A sled! Oh, thank you, Mami,” said Juan.


Illustration of Juan and Mami heading outside.
The End!