Publication Jan. 1, 2026
Living in Alaska, I probably know more about ice storms than I'd like to know. In fact, I did a double take looking at one of the photos showing a multi-lane highway bridge during an ice storm. Could have been taken here. While the info is short and sweet, meant to build reading confidence in young readers (K-1), the photos used as illustrations do an excellent job showing more of the story, that's for sure. To add my own P.S. to the bridge photo, we're often reminded here that bridges are usually the first to freeze over and become treacherous, so I have to wonder if the photo placement was sheer serendipity or deliberate.
In any case, while hardly likely to share new info with adults helping their child read through the text, the book does an admirable job of capturing the basic facts. Glossary words are shown in bold print and there are also photos on the glossary page to help understanding. The photo showing the impact ice can have on electric or other wires was a plus as that's a rarely addressed issue. Let's face it, it says the author lives in Minnesota, so they know what they're talking about. Thanks #Flux - #FocusReaders for the early look at this quite well done yet succinct title. I just hope that semi in the ditch in one photo wasn't the author's. Grin.
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