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by Chris Arvetls
and Carole Palmer

illustrated by
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Christopher," says Fox.
"OK, but let's ask Big Dog to
tell us why it snows,"
answers Christopher. So Big Dog
draws a picture to show how
snowflakes get bigger and
bigger and fall to the ground.

Why Does
It Snow?

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child. In sinnple words and colorful pictures, these
Weekly Reader books answer the questions your
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