A Silly Snowy Day

Contributed by Paige Eckhart

Book Title: A Silly Snowy Day
Author: Michael Coleman
Illustrator: Gwyneth Williamson
My Rating: 5/5
Would I recommend this book? Yes, it was one of my favorites as a kid.
Suggested Age of Reader: 8+
Brief Summary (no spoilers): Shelly the Tortoise wants to see what winter is like. Her parents think this is ridiculous, as tortoises go to sleep for the winter. However, she decides to go out and see for herself what winter is like!
What I liked/ didn’t like: I love how all the animals say ridiculous, as my mum always used to read it in the funniest voice. I also love the pictures of all the animals and the wintery scene
What the book teaches you: Go out and try new things, but home is where the heart is.

Leanne Guenther

About the Artist/Author:

Hello! I'm Leanne, the creative mind behind coloring.ws. I love nothing more than enjoying a warm cup of tea and a quiet day with a good friend. Here’s a bit more about me:

Things I Love:

Drawing: My happy place is with a pencil in hand, bringing ideas to life on paper.
Creative Writing: I love using my imagination to create delightful stories and playful rhymes for kids.
Early Childhood Education: I absolutely adore those early, eager-to-learn years with kids. Their curiosity and enthusiasm are infectious!
History: Exploring the past helps me understand the present and dream about the future.

Things I Have a Love/Hate Relationship With:

Technology: I love how it connects us and makes things easier, but why does it have to change so quickly?
Trivia Nights: I'm your go-to person for fun facts, yet somehow, I always end up in second or third place. Frustrating!
Gardening: I like to think I have a green thumb, but it has a few brown speckles. My plants and I are working on it.
Animals: I adore my pets and they bring me so much joy, but oh, the chores! Why can’t they clean up after themselves?

I earned my degree back in the early '90s, and as a lifelong learner, I continue to delve into the things I love. This includes technology (though I struggle to keep up!), art, early childhood education, history, and mythology as it relates to sociology.

I know that while the coloring pages are largely for kids, many of you visiting the site are educators and caregivers. I’ve tried to share some interesting trivia tidbits and fun facts to make your visit enjoyable too.