It is always hard to someone’s life and their
goals up in a book. It is especially hard to make it fun, interesting and
educational for children. SnowFlake Bentley does exactly this. This
book brings out his childhood dream to learn more about snowflakes and then
photograph them. It shows the struggle and perseverance in his life to reach
his dream. He never gives up. The plot is very easy to follow. There is a
sense of attachment to Bentley as he continues to photograph the snowflakes
through the difficulties that he faces. This book could be read by slower
readers. There are not a lot of big or complicated words. One neat thing is
the information given on the sides of the pages. The additional information
is not necessary for the story line, but it builds more of a knowledge base
regarding Bentley and snowflakes. I suggest reading this book aloud in
class.
The children will love the illustrations just
as much as the people who gave Snow Flake Bentley the Caldecott Medal. There
is no objectionable content. It is a fun and interesting book that will
inspire a child.
