This was super cute and I look forward to reading it in story time. The artwork is beautiful and the story length is perfect. I loved the little characters and how it was a winter book but not necessarily a holiday book. Thank you NetGalley!

Snowballed is a delightful winter picture book with a playful rhythm and a wonderfully energetic read-aloud quality. I really enjoyed this one. The illustrations are easy to follow, beautiful, and make sense with the story.

The rhyming works well, which is so important in a children’s book like this. It has a natural bounce to it, and the writing makes it easy to read with feeling, expression, and clear articulation. It was a very fun book to read aloud to my child, especially because the story has movement, humour, and that growing sense of chaos that children often love. I found myself reading it passionately and intuitively, which made my child want to read it again right away.

I also liked the wintry atmosphere and the sense of things getting bigger and sillier as the story goes on. It feels light, fun, and engaging, while still being well-structured enough to keep the read-aloud experience smooth.

A charming and lively picture book that would work especially well for storytime, winter-themed reading, or any child who enjoys rhyming stories with energy and movement. Easily a five-star children's book.

This book would be a lovely introduction to a winter unit in my PreK classroom. Sequencing and art activities could be created to use in tandem with this book. The kids would love the rhyming cadence and repetition of "rumble, rumble" and "tumble, tumble".

Thank you to Netgalley, Familius, and the author, Nicole Castrovinci, for the eARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

What a fabulous illustrated children’s book! This one would be a hit for sure with young kids with imagination and a love for a story that keeps them actively engaged.

The wintry environment this is set in is given away by the book title. Snowballed indeed! A snowball is powering through the landscape and collecting all types of animals as it goes. It’s so much fun and the illustrations are stunning. Bright, full of life and lots to look at.

This has a great pace to it and the rhyming is spot-on. If rhyming is chosen for children’s books but executed badly you get no satisfying flow when reading to young children or self-readers taking it in themselves.

Overall a fun and energetic story that will easily captivate little attention spans and put smiles on little faces. 5 stars for this one from me.

A delightful children's book that is perfect for the winter season! The charming illustrations are sure to capture young readers' attention and keep them engaged from beginning to end. The story is easy to follow, making it an enjoyable read for children and adults alike.
What makes this book especially appealing is its warmth and playful spirit. It's the kind of story that quickly becomes a family favorite—one that children will eagerly pull from the shelf and ask to hear again and again. I can easily imagine my nephews requesting repeated readings of this sweet and entertaining tale.

This is a silly story, but very well done - great rhymes, adorable pictures. I think kids will giggle through the whole story. My favorite page is in the middle, where the snowball arrives at a ski chalet and picks up a hot cocoa stand and other fun things. Lots of cute animals in this book.

Snowballed is a delightfully cute silly rhyming story. It has a sweet soft illustration style that catches the eye and the scenes were timed just right to be both comical and add to the story. The rhyming was done so well and added to this story.

A silly fun winter story that would make a great bedtime story.

This is one of my daughter's nee favorite books! She loved repeating the lines after me and pointing out the different animals and objects in the illustrations. Its easy to read and flows very nicely, which I really appreciate as an ECE teacher. This would be a great addition to my winter circle time books.

Thanks to NetGalley for the eARC!

Snowballed immediately drew me in with it's beautiful illustrations and lyrical words. It's a fun whimsical story about woodland animals getting caught in an avalanche. The ending does feel sudden, but also the most chaotic days do feel like they come to a sudden end. It would be a great winter read aloud for any early childhood classroom.

This is such a cute, silly story about animals getting caught in a giant snowball. I absolutely love the illustrations! They're adorable and cozy, and the color palette is calm and soothing without being too boring. Truly a perfect book for wintertime!

Snowballed is delightful! I am always in need of winter books that aren't necessarily holiday themed. The repetition through the story will make it accessible to the youngest of listeners and the artwork will captivate all audiences.