On a Flake-Flying Day
Watching Winter's Wonders

Crisp photos and tight rhymes.......more

What a terrific picture book for PK-grade 2! Buffy Silverman’s photographs alone will give young readers a look at the winter season, its animals and their adaptations, the play and activities of the season, as well as the weather. The simple two word captions for each vivid photograph rhyme and pro......more

I love reading books that are perfect for both young readers and older readers. The words are short and rhyming, yet impactful as you can dive into the rich vocabulary. The pictures are real life photographs of animals and nature in winter. At the end you can find more information about the animals/......more

On a Flake-Flying Day is the perfect antidote to the end-of-summer blues. Silverman's imaginative rhymes and glorious images remind us of winter's beauty. The back matter is both interesting and expertly written. A glossary is included to help build vocabulary. This book will be treasured in classro......more

What a delightfully lyrical and educational text, with equally impressive photographs to illustrate each line of this creatively carved out encapsulation of winter. Pure poetry in print. Both youngsters and adults alike will be impressed by every aspect of this manuscript, including the highly infor......more