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Reindeer Dust
Reindeer Dust is an interactive picture book that engages the imagination through family participation. The book tells the classic tale of how the Reindeer Dust tradition first began. Designed with the entire family in mind, the book also includes an easy recipe and poem to be read on Christmas Eve.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published September 1, 2014
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December 21, 2014
*NetGalley book review*
Such a cute book that my son & I read together. A great Christmas time story where their little imaginations get a jump start with wanting to help Santa take care of his reindeer. Super cool that they have a recipe for the "reindeer dust" included as my son wants to make some this afternoon.
Such a cute book that my son & I read together. A great Christmas time story where their little imaginations get a jump start with wanting to help Santa take care of his reindeer. Super cool that they have a recipe for the "reindeer dust" included as my son wants to make some this afternoon.
December 18, 2014
REVIEW: REINDEER DUST by Kate Dwyer
Glowing with holiday cheer and goodwill, REINDEER DUST demonstrates the value of intuition and determination, of teamwork and cooperation, and a beautiful thematic: "I will always believe." Families will enjoy sharing the story, illustrations, and recipe.
Glowing with holiday cheer and goodwill, REINDEER DUST demonstrates the value of intuition and determination, of teamwork and cooperation, and a beautiful thematic: "I will always believe." Families will enjoy sharing the story, illustrations, and recipe.
January 21, 2016
2015 PopSugar Challenge with my fellow crustaceans Karly, Jess, Heather, and Nenia
2.5 Stars
So I know it's after Christmas and all but my little guy found this on my tablet last night and wanted to read it. I originally requested this from Netgalley so we could read it over the holiday break and we never got around to it.
Santa is frazzled and behind on Christmas Eve and forgets to feed his reindeer before their ride (bad Santa). It also happens to be a rather foggy evening and one little boy is concerned that Santa won't be able to find his way, so they mix up some Reindeer Dust and sprinkle it outside and when Santa comes, the reindeer are happy and so are this kids the next morning.
I think the concept is rather cute but the story isn't very well developed. The Reindeer Dust was thought up by William so that Santa could see through the fog, or at least that is what they lead you to assume. But it also had oatmeal in it. Was it supposed to feed the reindeer as well? It wasn't very clear what the purpose was exactly. Also, the reindeer's hooves appeared to sparkle afterward eating the reindeer dust, going back to me thinking it was supposed to help Santa see through the fog.
On the plus side, the pictures were really cute and I really liked how it had a recipe in the back for kids to make their own
Note: In finding the pics above online, I found this as well. Makes WAY more sense now, the food smell brings the reindeer.
So why the sparkles? Maybe I am being dense but I do read a lot of children's books (kiddo is 6) and this one just didn't make a lot of sense.
I received an arc copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you NetGalley!
December 18, 2014
A tale that will delight
Especially on Christmas Eve night
It tells how, using Reindeer dust, William made
Together with friends with whom he played
Managed to show Santa and crew
Just where to land safely and who
To deliver their presents to!
“I will always believe” it too!
This story is told throughout in rhyme
A hit with children every time
A recipe to help your child and you
To make reindeer dust is shared too
With fantastic, colourful illustrations
This is a book to cheer up all nations
So go on - make sure you take a look
At this delightful Christmas book
Thanks to the author, publishers and NetGalley, too,
for letting me read a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Especially on Christmas Eve night
It tells how, using Reindeer dust, William made
Together with friends with whom he played
Managed to show Santa and crew
Just where to land safely and who
To deliver their presents to!
“I will always believe” it too!
This story is told throughout in rhyme
A hit with children every time
A recipe to help your child and you
To make reindeer dust is shared too
With fantastic, colourful illustrations
This is a book to cheer up all nations
So go on - make sure you take a look
At this delightful Christmas book
Thanks to the author, publishers and NetGalley, too,
for letting me read a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
December 18, 2014
I receieved a free copy of this book by the book's publishers via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I initially had trouble with accessing this book via NetGalley but this was remedied very quickly! So thank you to the wonderful Smith Publicity for sending me a copy of the book to read.
First of all, the illustrations in this picture book are brilliant. They're in a lovely cartoon style, with great detail and really add to the story! Not only is the concept of Reindeer Dust a brilliant one, but Kate Dwyer really uses it to bring the story to life. The lovely glittering front cover just shows how much of a sparkling story this gem of a book is.
When a young boy called William sees that Santa hasn't fed his reindeer and that the fog is so thick he can't navigate safely, he knows he has to do something. He has an ingenious idea - reindeer dust! Christmas can be restored once more and everyone can celebrate once more. What is this reindeer dust? You're just going to have to read to find out what William's reindeer dust is!
There's even recipes and poetry in this story told in rhyme! Something that you could easily do and create with little ones at Christmas time. The font and pictures used are brilliant, clear and festive - perfect for the season. Children will love reading this, especially with the wonderful rhymes included throughout. A delightful story and one that I'll certainly be looking out for to use with pupils.
I initially had trouble with accessing this book via NetGalley but this was remedied very quickly! So thank you to the wonderful Smith Publicity for sending me a copy of the book to read.
First of all, the illustrations in this picture book are brilliant. They're in a lovely cartoon style, with great detail and really add to the story! Not only is the concept of Reindeer Dust a brilliant one, but Kate Dwyer really uses it to bring the story to life. The lovely glittering front cover just shows how much of a sparkling story this gem of a book is.
When a young boy called William sees that Santa hasn't fed his reindeer and that the fog is so thick he can't navigate safely, he knows he has to do something. He has an ingenious idea - reindeer dust! Christmas can be restored once more and everyone can celebrate once more. What is this reindeer dust? You're just going to have to read to find out what William's reindeer dust is!
There's even recipes and poetry in this story told in rhyme! Something that you could easily do and create with little ones at Christmas time. The font and pictures used are brilliant, clear and festive - perfect for the season. Children will love reading this, especially with the wonderful rhymes included throughout. A delightful story and one that I'll certainly be looking out for to use with pupils.
February 25, 2015
In whimsical, rhyming prose, Reindeer Dust (author Kate Dwyer, illustrator Joanne Lew-Vriethoff) tells the story of how the tradition of Reindeer Dust began.
This slim book is entertaining, engaging, and simply adorable. The illustrations are perfect, and the recipe and poem for Christmas Eve means that "reindeer dust" is sure to become a part of many families' Christmas traditions. I know it will at my house!
Reindeer Dust would make a great gift for a young child or a family with young children. Highly, highly recommended.
** NOTE: I received a review copy of this book from NetGalley; the opinions expressed are my own.
This slim book is entertaining, engaging, and simply adorable. The illustrations are perfect, and the recipe and poem for Christmas Eve means that "reindeer dust" is sure to become a part of many families' Christmas traditions. I know it will at my house!
Reindeer Dust would make a great gift for a young child or a family with young children. Highly, highly recommended.
** NOTE: I received a review copy of this book from NetGalley; the opinions expressed are my own.
December 16, 2014
Santa's reindeer are hungry and with the fog rolling in as thick as cotton balls, the can't see where to land. Will Christmas be canceled? Not if one boy named William can help it. William comes up with a solution that will save Christmas: Reindeer Dust.
Reindeer dust is a cute rendition of how reindeer dust came to be. Beautifully illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff, combined with rhymes int the story is a natural hit. It also includes the recipe on how to make your own reindeer dust for Santa's reindeer.
Highly Recommend this book for families with kids of all ages. "I will always believe"
Note: I received this book to review from NetGalley; all opinions of my own.
Reindeer dust is a cute rendition of how reindeer dust came to be. Beautifully illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff, combined with rhymes int the story is a natural hit. It also includes the recipe on how to make your own reindeer dust for Santa's reindeer.
Highly Recommend this book for families with kids of all ages. "I will always believe"
Note: I received this book to review from NetGalley; all opinions of my own.
December 19, 2014
Given To Me For An Honest Review
Reindeer Dust by Kate Dwyer is a must read but a must have also. It tells the story of how Reindeer Dust began. It is beautifully written and illustrated. The pictures are perfect and the colors are bright and happy. Included are the recipe to make your own Reindeer Dust and a beautiful poem to be read on Christmas Eve. This is a great book to have to begin new family tradition. It is also a great gift for your children and it would be a good addition to their bookshelf. I enjoyed reading it. I gave this book 5 stars but it deserves more. I highly recommend this book to everyone. I look for more from Kate Dwyer.
Reindeer Dust by Kate Dwyer is a must read but a must have also. It tells the story of how Reindeer Dust began. It is beautifully written and illustrated. The pictures are perfect and the colors are bright and happy. Included are the recipe to make your own Reindeer Dust and a beautiful poem to be read on Christmas Eve. This is a great book to have to begin new family tradition. It is also a great gift for your children and it would be a good addition to their bookshelf. I enjoyed reading it. I gave this book 5 stars but it deserves more. I highly recommend this book to everyone. I look for more from Kate Dwyer.
December 15, 2014
My little one absolutely loved this book! She is four and this is the first year that she really understands Santa and his reindeer and when she read that he didn't have time to feed them she got sad. But after we got to the part about the reindeer dust, her eyes lit up and she got so excited! I've also been ordered to get the ingredients to make reindeer dust here at our house so I'm very glad there was a recipe in the back of the book. The illustrations were beautiful and the story was so cute. This will definitely be added to our Christmas books that we read each year!
February 6, 2023
Source: Received for review from Smith Publicity
A sweet book about reindeers and believing in magic. I especially loved the little poem at the end for children!
A sweet book about reindeers and believing in magic. I especially loved the little poem at the end for children!
December 18, 2014
This book is filled with fun illustrations and a captivating story. At the end, there is a recipe for little ones to make their own "reindeer dust". As soon as we finished the story, both of my boys (4 & 7) immediately wanted to make "reindeer dust". This could very well become a new tradition in many households.
I received a free digital copy from Netgalley in exchange for am honest review.
December 19, 2014
This book was so sweet. The poem was great and the illustrations were great. I loved how interactive the book is. I would love to try the recipe for reindeer dust when my nieces get older. This would be a great book for any one with small kids. It could easily turn into a holiday tradition.
Note ~ I was received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
Note ~ I was received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
December 19, 2014
Copy provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This was a cute story that flowed well. Illustrations were great as well. Took maybe two minutes to read…
This was a cute story that flowed well. Illustrations were great as well. Took maybe two minutes to read…
December 22, 2014
Will the reindeer and Santa be able to make their deliveries?
The fog is rolling in and the reindeer are very hungry.
If they can not see the houses below, will the children be disappointed?
The illustrations are delightful and Santa looks like a jolly old elf.
The children discover how they can attract the reindeer and help them find their way.
This will be a fun activity to read and act out each year.
I hope parents follow through and leave behind pawprints in the snow.
I received a free ecopy of this book in exchange for an honest opinion.
I'd love to add this to my collection as a hardcover.
The fog is rolling in and the reindeer are very hungry.
If they can not see the houses below, will the children be disappointed?
The illustrations are delightful and Santa looks like a jolly old elf.
The children discover how they can attract the reindeer and help them find their way.
This will be a fun activity to read and act out each year.
I hope parents follow through and leave behind pawprints in the snow.
I received a free ecopy of this book in exchange for an honest opinion.
I'd love to add this to my collection as a hardcover.
December 10, 2014
Reindeer Dust was a lovely book with superb illustrations and magical words. I loved the rhyming quality and the playful nature of the story. The recipe in the back was an added bonus.
This book would make a great gift!
Rating: 4/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: Children/Families
Other: Great as a read aloud, gift, or holiday shelf keeper for re-read
A complimentary copy of this title was made available for review via NetGalley.
This book would make a great gift!
Rating: 4/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: Children/Families
Other: Great as a read aloud, gift, or holiday shelf keeper for re-read
A complimentary copy of this title was made available for review via NetGalley.
December 21, 2014
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December 22, 2014
Reindeer Dust is really cute. My daughter thought it was fun when I read it to her. The illustrations are great too! I think it is a must read for the Christmas season.
December 4, 2014
lovely artwork - simple but expressive
December 22, 2014
This is a cute story. Santa’s got so many presents to deliver that he doesn’t have time to feed his reindeer and, to make matters worse, it’s a foggy night. Happily, William has been watching the weather reports and comes up with a plan to help Santa find his and his friends’ houses – reindeer dust. Don’t worry, the recipe’s included in the book.
I like that the kid comes up with a plan and he and his friends all work together to accomplish their goal. And of course, Christmas morning comes with all the presents and treats. It is a book about the magic of Christmas. It is about stuff though, about making sure Santa can find you to bring you presents. The reindeer dust isn’t sprinkled to make sure they have some goodies too, it’s so they can find your house even in the fog.
It’s a cute, rhyming book, with nice, whimsical illustrations just like the cover, a good one to read aloud. I can see it being a perfect book for Christmas Eve. After reading it, you could put together your own pouch of reindeer dust and go outside and sprinkle it around. It could be a fun family tradition.
I like that the kid comes up with a plan and he and his friends all work together to accomplish their goal. And of course, Christmas morning comes with all the presents and treats. It is a book about the magic of Christmas. It is about stuff though, about making sure Santa can find you to bring you presents. The reindeer dust isn’t sprinkled to make sure they have some goodies too, it’s so they can find your house even in the fog.
It’s a cute, rhyming book, with nice, whimsical illustrations just like the cover, a good one to read aloud. I can see it being a perfect book for Christmas Eve. After reading it, you could put together your own pouch of reindeer dust and go outside and sprinkle it around. It could be a fun family tradition.
December 23, 2014
Reindeer Dust is a charming story book to read with your whole family!
It's Christmas Eve and Santa has been so busy preparing for his round-the-world deliveries that he's forgotten to feed his reindeer. To top it off, a thick fog is making it hard for Santa and his reindeer to find the houses down below. But a clever little boy has an idea: reindeer dust. He cooks up a sweet and tasty treat for the reindeer and, as long as the children truly believe, it lights the way for the Christmas Eve visitors.
I really enjoyed this sweet holiday story with lighthearted illustrations. I can easily see it becoming a holiday tradition for families. The book even includes the recipe to make your own reindeer dust and a poem to read on Christmas Eve. Reindeer Dust isn't only a tasty treat for Santa's crew; it's also a very special treat families will love.
Disclaimer: I received this book for free from Smith Publicity via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
It's Christmas Eve and Santa has been so busy preparing for his round-the-world deliveries that he's forgotten to feed his reindeer. To top it off, a thick fog is making it hard for Santa and his reindeer to find the houses down below. But a clever little boy has an idea: reindeer dust. He cooks up a sweet and tasty treat for the reindeer and, as long as the children truly believe, it lights the way for the Christmas Eve visitors.
I really enjoyed this sweet holiday story with lighthearted illustrations. I can easily see it becoming a holiday tradition for families. The book even includes the recipe to make your own reindeer dust and a poem to read on Christmas Eve. Reindeer Dust isn't only a tasty treat for Santa's crew; it's also a very special treat families will love.
Disclaimer: I received this book for free from Smith Publicity via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
December 22, 2014
This is an amusing story of a Christmas Eve beset with problems meteorological and nutritional. What would happen if Santa were too busy to feed the reindeer and then they also got caught in a fog bank? I love the idea of Santa being as hurried and frazzled right before Christmas as the rest of the world. The expressions on the reindeer faces when they see he hasn't filled their food trough are so sad (but the reindeer wearing leg warmers is hilarious). Then it's William to the rescue as he studies the weather and comes up with a plan. Kids will enjoy the whimsical illustrations and rhyming text. This could be the beginning of a new holiday tradition. Read the story of excellent problem-solving by a really smart kid, then have your own kids mix up some reindeer dust of their own. Families who enjoy having the Elf on the Shelf visit for the holidays will probably want to use this recipe to show the reindeer some love.
I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
December 23, 2014
Although this book features very cute illustrations, and a wordless format which is currently very popular, I would not buy nor recommend this book. I could not figure out from reading this book what the function of the reindeer dust was, and I couldn't discern the story from the pictures as they were presented. It's a cute idea for children to make something called "reindeer dust", maybe to help santa's reindeer find their way? I also thought the illustrations of the reindeer flying were very sweet. As a collection of pictures, this book is very charming, but it lacks cohesion and purpose.
December 24, 2014
I was given a copy of this book for an honest review by netgalley.
This was a cute, well illustrated story for young children. I liked it well enough and will hopefully be reading it to my young cousins and nephews in the next few days. I loved that there is a recipe for "Reindeer Dust" at the end of the book!
This was a cute, well illustrated story for young children. I liked it well enough and will hopefully be reading it to my young cousins and nephews in the next few days. I loved that there is a recipe for "Reindeer Dust" at the end of the book!
February 13, 2015
I received Reindeer Dust from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Netgalley and Kate Dwyer.
Reindeer Dust was a really cute Christmas book about a little boy who creates reindeer dust to help Santa and his reindeer deliver presents when they run into problems. It was a cute story and I loved the illustrations! My 6 year old daughter loved reading it together!
Reindeer Dust was a really cute Christmas book about a little boy who creates reindeer dust to help Santa and his reindeer deliver presents when they run into problems. It was a cute story and I loved the illustrations! My 6 year old daughter loved reading it together!
December 22, 2014
cute story
going to read to nieces and nephew
I was provide a free copy for honest review by net gallery
going to read to nieces and nephew
I was provide a free copy for honest review by net gallery
November 26, 2019
Cute idea with practical ingredients and recipe. Would be fun to make and bag to share.
November 20, 2020
Note: I received a digital review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.
March 29, 2021
Although the illustrations are gorgeous and whimsical, I cannot provide a full review as my NetGalley copy did not contain any words. I originally thought this was intentional, but upon reading some reviews of the book, I realized that there was a story that was supposed to go with it as well as the bonus material of a recipe and a poem. Hopefully I'll be able to find this in bookstores sometime soon and write a full review!
Update: The author sent me a free copy and it is absolutely beautiful and a great winter story! I do highly recommend it!
I received a free digital ARC via NetGalley.
Update: The author sent me a free copy and it is absolutely beautiful and a great winter story! I do highly recommend it!
I received a free digital ARC via NetGalley.
November 20, 2015
Hungry Reindeer?!
This is a fun holiday *Santa* *Saint Nicholas* book written at a grade school level.
The reindeer are hungry. The sled is super full. The night is incredibly foggy. Will the presents get delivered on time?
***This early reader is suitable to be read to/with younger/less advanced readers or aloud to a group for extra special holiday fun :) *recipe included*
This is a fun holiday *Santa* *Saint Nicholas* book written at a grade school level.
The reindeer are hungry. The sled is super full. The night is incredibly foggy. Will the presents get delivered on time?
***This early reader is suitable to be read to/with younger/less advanced readers or aloud to a group for extra special holiday fun :) *recipe included*
December 15, 2016
Cute illustrations, but the story lacks sparkle.
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