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Space Boy and the Snow Monster
In this third book in the Space Boy trilogy, Niko and his trusty dog, Tag, blast off on another outer-space adventure, when suddenly Niko's robot copilot is captured by a snow monster (who looks an awful lot like Niko's annoying sister, Posh). When they reach Planet Ice, Tag is captured by the snow monster as well, leaving Niko to save them both. After defeating a killer bunny and the snow monster's army of snowmen, Niko and his crew race back to Planet Home, just in time for cocoa.
lllustrated in comic-book style and featuring easy-to-read text packed with humor, Space Boy and the Snow Monster is both a thrilling adventure and a celebration of the power of pretend play.
lllustrated in comic-book style and featuring easy-to-read text packed with humor, Space Boy and the Snow Monster is both a thrilling adventure and a celebration of the power of pretend play.
32 pages, Hardcover
Published October 10, 2017
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October 22, 2017
“Thanks to the @kidlitexchange network for the review copy of this book - all opinions are my own.”
First of all, the illustrations in this book are wonderful! They are bright, vibrant, and eye-catching. I spent a good chunk of time just marveling at the illustrations and enjoying them. The story itself is fun, and I enjoyed getting to peak into Niko's imagination.
This is the third book in a trilogy, which is a great way to get kids excited about series from a young age. Niko is trying to make his way home, but his rocket is buried under the snow and guarded by an evil snowman. With his trusty robot and dog, he must figure out how to uncover his rocket, fight off evil bunnies, and conquer nosey sisters. This is a perfect winter read for kids with big imaginations.
First of all, the illustrations in this book are wonderful! They are bright, vibrant, and eye-catching. I spent a good chunk of time just marveling at the illustrations and enjoying them. The story itself is fun, and I enjoyed getting to peak into Niko's imagination.
This is the third book in a trilogy, which is a great way to get kids excited about series from a young age. Niko is trying to make his way home, but his rocket is buried under the snow and guarded by an evil snowman. With his trusty robot and dog, he must figure out how to uncover his rocket, fight off evil bunnies, and conquer nosey sisters. This is a perfect winter read for kids with big imaginations.
August 31, 2018
Until I clicked on Goodreads I had no idea this was part of a trilogy! It stands alone pretty well, and was an enjoyable af read. I liked the dynamic between the siblings and the dog. Ozman enjoyed it as well, although he was clamoring for another Thomas story (of course).
November 12, 2017
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Hello, friends! Our book today is Space Boy And The Snow Monster, written by Dian Curtis Regan and illustrated by Robert Neubecker, the rip-roaring adventure of a motley crew of space explorers.
Niko the Space Boy is off on an adventure with his trusty crew – his robot copilot, Radar, and his loyal Space Dog, Tag. They’re set to blast off when suddenly Radar goes missing, and the trail leads to the Ice Planet home of the fearsome Space Monster, who just so happens to look and sound a lot like Niko’s sister, Posh. Niko will have to keep his wits about him as he battles duplicitous snow bunnies and rampaging snowmen to rescue his copilot – and hopefully all in time for lunch!
This one was mostly fun for us. The fast-paced story was laid out and written with a sci-fi serial vibe and peppered with just the right amount of the charming absurdity of a child’s imagination. The art had some clever visual gags that will make it fun for readers to look back and spot the subtle jokes hidden among the action-packed illustrations. The length was good too, so my only complaint was the use of color: in the mostly winter-white palette, JJ seemed to have trouble distinguishing between white backgrounds, white rabbits, white villains, a white spaceship and a silver-white robot. Older children might not have this issue, but it definitely seemed like she was having trouble engaging with the art. Still, this was a fun ride that older bookworms would enjoy, and it’s Baby Bookworm approved.
(Note: A copy of this book was provided to The Baby Bookworm by a representative of the author in exchange for an honest review.)
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November 5, 2017
Niko takes his copilot Radar (a toy robot) and his faithful dog Tag, to inspect their spaceship which is buried in snow. While they try to dig it out, they notice a Snow Monster and also realize that Radar is missing. Has the snow monster captured him? They get the ship loose and pursue the monster, but it is hard to find Radar in all the snow and ice. (As readers we can see his feet sticking out of a snow drift with a thought bubble, "This is SO NOT the Planet Ice adventure I had in mind...")
The illustrations transition from the backyard to the surface of Planet Ice. We can see that the Snow Monster looks a lot like Niko's sister, Posh - so much so that Tag deserts Niko and lets the monster pet him. A double-page spread shows the ship taking off as the Snow Monster and a Killer Bunny Spy lob dangerous snowballs at them while fierce-looking snowmen glare at the crew. When the ship finally approaches Planet Home, we can see Niko and Tag both concentrating so hard that their tongues are sticking out the corners of their mouths. And as the story ends, we can see the crew inside the warm house while Posh, the bunny, and the snowman are outside the window stockpiling more snowballs. Could our heroes still be in danger?
This is a perfect story for children who enjoy make-believe and outer space. I received a copy from the publisher for review purposes.
The illustrations transition from the backyard to the surface of Planet Ice. We can see that the Snow Monster looks a lot like Niko's sister, Posh - so much so that Tag deserts Niko and lets the monster pet him. A double-page spread shows the ship taking off as the Snow Monster and a Killer Bunny Spy lob dangerous snowballs at them while fierce-looking snowmen glare at the crew. When the ship finally approaches Planet Home, we can see Niko and Tag both concentrating so hard that their tongues are sticking out the corners of their mouths. And as the story ends, we can see the crew inside the warm house while Posh, the bunny, and the snowman are outside the window stockpiling more snowballs. Could our heroes still be in danger?
This is a perfect story for children who enjoy make-believe and outer space. I received a copy from the publisher for review purposes.
December 21, 2017
If your child has a vivid imagination, then these Space Boy books will give him or her even more ideas for pretend play.
Niko's spaceship is buried in the snow so he takes his dog, Tag, and Radar the Robot along to investigate. Suddenly, Radar is captured by the Snow Monster (who looks suspiciously like Niko's sister). Niko unburies his spaceship and sets off to find Radar. Niko will have to battle through snow monster attacks, Tag being captured, and a Killer Bunny Spy before they can leave Planet Ice, hopefully with Radar as Co-Pilot.
The pages are so full of engaging illustrations, the kids will want you to turn the pages slowly so they can look at everything going on. Children will love looking for Radar buried in snow on the pages. Since this is the third book in the series ( see my review of SPACE BOY AND HIS DOG), you know there is likely more adventures to come. While Niko and friends are enjoying a cup of cocoa after returning from their adventure, another one looms out the window...until next time.
Niko's spaceship is buried in the snow so he takes his dog, Tag, and Radar the Robot along to investigate. Suddenly, Radar is captured by the Snow Monster (who looks suspiciously like Niko's sister). Niko unburies his spaceship and sets off to find Radar. Niko will have to battle through snow monster attacks, Tag being captured, and a Killer Bunny Spy before they can leave Planet Ice, hopefully with Radar as Co-Pilot.
The pages are so full of engaging illustrations, the kids will want you to turn the pages slowly so they can look at everything going on. Children will love looking for Radar buried in snow on the pages. Since this is the third book in the series ( see my review of SPACE BOY AND HIS DOG), you know there is likely more adventures to come. While Niko and friends are enjoying a cup of cocoa after returning from their adventure, another one looms out the window...until next time.
November 26, 2017
Thanks to the #kidlitexchange network for the review copy of this book – all opinions are my own.
This is the 3rd installment in the Space Boy series, after Space Boy and His Dog and Space Boy and the Space Pirate. Niko is playing outside in the snow with his sister Posh. He thinks his copilot, Radar, has been taken by the Snow Monster, so he hops in his rocket with his dog Tag on a rescue mission. There are enough similarities between posh and the Snow Monster for observant readers/listeners to infer that Niko is using his imagination on this adventure. Fun, colorful illustrations keep the story moving along. This is a great wintertime story and perfect for encouraging imagination in play.
This is the 3rd installment in the Space Boy series, after Space Boy and His Dog and Space Boy and the Space Pirate. Niko is playing outside in the snow with his sister Posh. He thinks his copilot, Radar, has been taken by the Snow Monster, so he hops in his rocket with his dog Tag on a rescue mission. There are enough similarities between posh and the Snow Monster for observant readers/listeners to infer that Niko is using his imagination on this adventure. Fun, colorful illustrations keep the story moving along. This is a great wintertime story and perfect for encouraging imagination in play.
December 11, 2017
Take a space adventure with Niko and his big imagination! The illustrations in this book are great! There is so much detail in each picture. We kept going back to the page before to see what details we missed!
The comic book style is a lot of fun to read! We used a TON of expression, when reading, as Niko's copilot was take by the Snow Monster!
My children loved guessing who the snow monster was and were yelling to Niko that he might just be wrong on what he was 'seeing' in these characters and what the reality was!
Nikko has quite an adventure on Planet Ice in hopes to get safely to Planet Home!
Thanks to the kidlitreview for s copy of this book. All opinions are my own
The comic book style is a lot of fun to read! We used a TON of expression, when reading, as Niko's copilot was take by the Snow Monster!
My children loved guessing who the snow monster was and were yelling to Niko that he might just be wrong on what he was 'seeing' in these characters and what the reality was!
Nikko has quite an adventure on Planet Ice in hopes to get safely to Planet Home!
Thanks to the kidlitreview for s copy of this book. All opinions are my own
March 21, 2018
Thanks to #kidlitexchange for the review copy of this book. All opinions are my own. 🌟🌟🌟Space Boy and The Snow Monster by Dian Reagan. Wonderfully illustrated in comic book style pages. Niko and his sidekick puppy must rescue his robot friend from the evil snowman while fighting with his nosy sister. Very imaginative. Recommended for readers 7 and up in my opinion. Younger readers may have trouble with some of the vocabulary. This is book 3 in a series and will encourage interests in series for children at an early age. Review also posted on Amazon, Goodreads/StacieBoren, Go Read, Library Thing, and my blog at readsbystacie.com
October 30, 2017
There is nothing wrong with having a big imagination. Niko certainly has a very large imagination that he uses to pass the time on a very snowy day. Niko and his trusty companion, a dog named Radar, are on a mission to defeat a snow monster, a young girl throwing snowballs. Their adventure takes them into outer-space to planet ice.
Young readers will enjoy the colorful illustrations set up in a comic book form for easy navigation. Sentence structure is basic and easy to read for any beginner. Parents and teachers will enjoy sharing this story that can be interactive and engaging.
Young readers will enjoy the colorful illustrations set up in a comic book form for easy navigation. Sentence structure is basic and easy to read for any beginner. Parents and teachers will enjoy sharing this story that can be interactive and engaging.
October 15, 2017
Space Boy and the Snow Monster is such an entertaining book to read. We loved Niko, the main character, with his elaborate sense of imagination and how the comic book style illustrations bring it to life. This picture book is full of nonstop action on Planet Ice and adorable dialogue between Niko, his trusty dog Tag, and copilot Radar the robot. We believe it would appeal to kids and adults of all ages. We can’t wait to read what happens next in this book series.
October 30, 2017
Thanks to Blue Slip Media for this review copy.
This is a fun picture book that is almost written in a graphic format, with different panels on each page. The text is fairly terse, so I can definitely see this one being best used in a one-on-one setting or small group rather than in a large group read aloud. This is book 3 in a series, so fans of the series will be excited about a new title featuring Space Boy!
This is a fun picture book that is almost written in a graphic format, with different panels on each page. The text is fairly terse, so I can definitely see this one being best used in a one-on-one setting or small group rather than in a large group read aloud. This is book 3 in a series, so fans of the series will be excited about a new title featuring Space Boy!
October 23, 2017
Imagination is the name of the game in this book. Told in a style similar to that of graphic novels, children who enjoy the episodic nature of comics will enjoy this picture book, as well.
March 19, 2018
Cute and fun. A child's imaginative fun coming to life on the page.
March 23, 2018
Bright and fun.
April 19, 2018
The format was fun. A great introduction for younger kids that want to read those 'older' books (graphic novels) like their siblings.
October 12, 2018
Lots of energy, but a bit of a jumble. Could be a good fit for the right kid. Ages 4-7.
November 9, 2019
Fun idea, but confusing. Wonderful illustrations.
Changed from 3 to 4 stars because my nephews (2 and 4) were rapt.
Changed from 3 to 4 stars because my nephews (2 and 4) were rapt.
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