Rebecca and her brother, Marcos, have just arrived in New York City from the United States' Caribbean territory of Puerto Rico. Not only are these two now English-language learners, but they are also novices to snow. What does a child experience when they first encounter snow?

In this story, First Snow, Rebecca is in awe of what she sees out her window. When she and her brother are able to experience those first drops of snow on their faces, they are filled with excitement, curiosity, and joy. They want to play and experience the fun they can only imagine. As the day for them gets more exciting, they find many new experiences with the help of Papi. The last surprise for them comes after dinner, when the snow that has been sitting in a bucket under the sink is taken out so they can continue playing. What a surprise!