The Snowbear

Great book for a Christmas gift fast service

Forget snowmen. Iggy and Martina have a deep snow day, build a Snowbear, have an adventure, arrive home safe and sound, and wonder if their bear made it safely into the forest. What more could you want from a winter tale with a warm and cozy heart?The narration is simple, direct, crisp and engaging. The two kids look right, and are drawn in an expressive style that sells the story and appeals to the reader.This is a nice winter's tale for a little reader or as a read to. The pencils and colors are spare, but there is enough detail to illustrate the story and draw the reader along. A good winter find.(Please note that I received a free advance will-self-destruct-in-x-days Adobe Digital copy of this book without a review requirement, or any influence regarding review content should I choose to post a review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.)

It’s the Christmas season and parts of the world, just not where I’m at, get to experience snow making this the perfect story to read with your kiddos.Christmas and snow melt together to create magic in the world especially for kids who just want to play, sled and create that oh so iconic image - a Snowman.This is a wonderful, heart warming story about that happier side of childhood; how imagination can change the world around you for the better. Although I have no childhood memories of playing in snow the story made me feel like I was experiencing it through the author’s eyes with this simple yet rewarding tale. It’s perfect to read as your kids are drifting off to sleep to send them off with fun dreams, in the classroom, or around the brightly lit Christmas tree.The illustrations really help tap into the heart and essence of what the author was trying to convey as they leap off the page and bring out your holiday spirit.

The Snowbear is a beautifully illustrated short book aimed at younger children (4+ years). Sean Taylor's sweet story about how magical snow days can be is gorgeously illustrated and supported by Claire Alexander's charcoal pencil and watercolour illustrations. This is definitely a cuddle-up and read along story which will become a fast favourite. It's very short, 32 pages, and is published in hardcover format by Quarto Publishing - words & pictures.Books for children should be of the highest quality, engaging and well written. This book absolutely fulfills those requirements. Children are our future readers and developing a lifelong reading habit starts most often at a young age. Lot of bonus points for using lolloping in the book. Wonderful!I enjoyed it very much.Five stars.Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher.

'Snow Bear' by Sean Taylor with illustrations by Claire Alexander is about a magical adventure in the snow.Iggy and Martina wake up to a world full of snow. They make a snowman, but it looks more like a snowbear. They take a long sled ride and find themselves in trouble. They get rescued by an unusual new friend.When I was a kid, I remember snow days had a certain wonderful quality. This book captures that feeling beautifully with the text and great illustrations. I think this is a book that young readers will want read to them over and over again.I received a review copy of this ebook from Quarto Publishing Group - words & pictures, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.

With winter almost here and snow on the horizon, this is an amazing book to have ready to read to your children. Iggy and Martina wake up to a snowy world and are excited about getting outside. They are warned by mother about the steep hill and the slippery slope as they head outside to make a snowman. The snowman, becomes a snowbear with a happy smile. But when they decide to go sledding, they run into trouble. How will they get back up the steep hill? Will they make it safely back home? The Snowbear is a wonderful, magical story about the power of a child’s imagination. It brings back memories of the snowy days where I spent hours outside playing in the snow as a child. The story is simple, yet delivers a great message. Friendship, loyalty and bravery all shine through and make this a great bedtime story, a story that older siblings could read with their younger ones, or that a primary teacher could read to her class. The illustrations by Claire Alexander are beautiful. They are whimsical and make the story come alive. A great addition to any library, whether public, school, class or family. The publisher generously provided me with a copy of this book via Netgalley.

Martina and Iggy set out to build a snowman. They end up with a snowbear. He saves them when they need him. Then he becomes snow again.Very simple, but cute, story, good for the preschool set. Probably won't have much appeal beyond that age.I received a copy from the publisher for review.

One of the prettiest, more charming picture books I have been delighted to own. A wonderful size-perfect for story and bedtimes. Bold, simple, child appealing illustrations. A must own!

Oh, what a charming book! The illustrations are just wonderful, completely transporting back to a more innocent time of life. Lovely colours, settings and characters, and a fun, heartwarming, wholesome adventure story without being saccharine. I got the hardback edition and it's a nice big size. Will make a lovely Christmas present.

A lovely heartwarming tale for winter

A heartwarming story with beautiful illustrations evoking feelings of a perfect childhood. This wonderful book makes a perfect birthday or Christmas present.