How we cite our quotes: (Page Number)
Quote #4
Down fell the snow—plop!—on top of Peter's head. (20)
That whole "don't smack a tree full of snow with a stick" lesson is a tough one. At least Peter learned it on his own and not because an older sibling made it all fall on him.
Quote #5
Illustration: Peter walking away in the snow, leaving a line of footprints behind. (21)
In his voluminous red snowsuit, Peter is the quintessential youth playing in the snow.
Quote #6
He thought it would be fun to join the big boys in their snowball fight, but he knew he wasn't old enough—not yet. (23)
Peter isn't ashamed of his youth, and he's not anxious to grow up. He knows he'll be part of the snowball fights one day, but not until he's ready, and he's okay with that.