"Few in number are the parents who have made it through their toddler's years on just one copy of Carle's . has similar ingredients: a simple story, lively collage-like illustrations and a fun gimmick for little hands..." ( ) "This is a simple, well-told story about a simple farmer.... Viewers...will want to get their hands on it." ( "Carle fans and toddlers learning the basics will...enjoy the gentle text and creative design features." ( "The pictures are in Carle's trademark richly colored and textured collages that capture the snowy magic of Christmas." (