Samson in the Snow

by Philip Stead  Ages 3-6

Samson is a gentle giant.  A woolly mammoth to be exact.  He is lonely and needs a friend.  Samson loves yellow and he tends his very own dandelion patch.  One day a little red bird appears and asks for some flowers, to cheer up a friend.  Samson is more then happy to share his flowers.  As the bird flies away Samson longs for a friend.  While Samson is fast asleep dreaming, of his favorite color yellow, a snowstorm moves in and Samson awakes to a world of white.  The only thing he can think about is red birds safety.  He embarks on a journey to find her, along the way Samson meets mouse.  Mouse is also looking for a friend.  Little do they know they are both looking for red bird.  Happily, bird is found, very cold but so happy to see his friends.  Our lovable Samson now has two terrific friends to share his dandelions with.  

A very sweet story about going the extra mile for a friend.  A great read-aloud  to share with friends.