It was winter time, so there was snow everywhere. The birds and the beasts were excited, for Christmas was on the way. But there was someone who had never seen snow before. It was a five-month-old deer, Dab. He had hardly seen the world. It seemed there was white carpet everywhere. He ran inside to mother and cried, “I cannot go out, because there is a big, white carpet over all the fields!” Mother laughed and said, “It is just snow. Do not be afraid!” Dab said, “Can’t you come with me?” Mother said, “I have to work in the house. Ask your friend.” So, Dab put on his woolly coat, scarf and shoes. Then, he went to his friend’s house. Both had a wonderful time in the snow. First, they had great fun with a snowball fight. Then, they built a snowman. It was very big. The snow did not frighten Dab any more.
First Snow
