The Snowy Surprise

Lexile: 500 | Grade: 3

Passage

Mila woke up and looked out the window. Everything was white! Snow had covered the trees, the ground, and even the mailbox.

She ran downstairs to ask her mom if school was canceled. Her mom smiled and said, 'Snow day!'

Mila quickly bundled up in her coat, scarf, and boots. She grabbed her red sled and ran outside. Her friend Leo was already there, building a snowman.

'Want to race down the hill?' Leo asked.

They climbed to the top of the hill and counted, 'Three, two, one—go!' Mila zoomed down the hill, snow flying all around her.

Later, they drank hot cocoa and told stories while their wet clothes dried by the heater. Mila whispered, 'This is the best snow day ever.'