When It Snows

When It Snows

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When everything grinds to a halt because of the snow, one small boy and his teddy bear refuse to allow the weather to spoil their fun. They embark on an amazing journey in which they ride a polar bear and meet huge snowmen, an ice queen, fairies, elves, a giant reindeer and Father Christmas.

And at the very end of the story, in a wonderfully cosy and festive fireside scene,...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published September 27th 2012 by David Fickling
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Joanne
Originally posted on Once Upon a Bookcase.

I don't normally review children's picture books; I don't have any need, there are no close young children in my family, and I don't really get too much from the stories as they are for toddlers. Books for children a little older can be really good, but picture books have never really appealed to me. Until I saw When It Snows.

At 30 pages - including the title pages and the very last page, as they are also illustrated - When It Snows is very short book, w...more
Carly
The best way to sum up When it Snows would be to say it's truly magical! This is an extremely simplistic book but what makes it so special is the fantastic illustrations, that transport the reader to another magical world that is full of adventure and sparkle! There aren't too many words but I think it's not about how much is written but how powerful those little snip-its are. I think the length is just perfect for little ones who might not sit for more lengthy books. This really is a fabulous d...more
Duncan Wilson
A beautifully illustrated Christmas book. this manages to convey all the fun and excitement of the festive season with delightful and evocative images for children of all ages.. and their parents :) highly recommended
Charlie
This wonderfully illustrated picture book is reminiscent of The Snow Man, with ethereal beauty and elegant storytelling. A modern winter classic.
Beth
Apr 16, 2013 Beth marked it as to-read
Dierdra Byrd
Dec 12, 2012 Dierdra Byrd marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
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Kn0thing
Nov 14, 2012 Kn0thing marked it as to-read
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George Crabtree
Oct 21, 2012 George Crabtree marked it as to-read
Richard Collingridge
Oct 02, 2012 Richard Collingridge rated it 5 of 5 stars  ·  (Review from the author)
Natasa
Aug 21, 2012 Natasa marked it as to-read
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Richard Collingridge was born in London on the 6th of July 1985 and studied illustration at the University of West England for three years from 2005 until he graduated in 2008. He has become particularly interested in film, being influenced in his work by directors such as Sergio Leone and Ridley Scott. He can produce book covers, interior illustrations both in black and white and colour, conceptu...more
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