The Poppleton books are designed to delight children while helping them learn to read, and each story is filled with details children will immediately recognize. This book finds Poppleton and his friends in a snowy winter wonderland. An icicle mishap brings Poppleton a new pal, and the cold weather means it's time for Poppleton to start another art project indoors -- a bust of his neighbor Cherry Sue. Best of all is the wintry surprise Poppleton's friends have planned for his birthday.Poppleton and his friends always have fun when they're together, and beginning readers will, too. Cynthia Rylant's humorous stories feature appealing characters in familiar situations, and Mark Teague's stylish and playful illustrations will capture young readers' imaginations.