Amazing Snowman: Target Edition

Frozen: Short Stories

by Barbara Jean Hicks

Very nice condition however first and last page of the book has 2 small stains each. Otherwise clean.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Fantasy, Storytime, Juvenile

Hardcover

Published September 23, 2014

About the author

Acclaimed children's book author Barbara Jean Hicks offers visiting author programs and workshops for aspiring writers of all ages. With a flair for the dramatic, Barbara engages, entertains, educates and inspires her audiences. She has taught at the preschool, middle school and community college levels and most recently worked in an elementary school as author-in-residence, program facilitator and parent educator. She has also written marketing copy and edited manuscripts for numerous trade publishers. Her picture books include the award-winning Jitterbug Jam: A Monster Tale and The Secret Life of Walter Kitty. Barbara lives in Oxnard, California.

Reviews

[Jenna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tämä Disney-kirja oli aivan ihanasti kuvitettu teos! Meidän taloudessa asuu useampi Frozen-fani, eikä mene päivääkään etteikö meillä laulettaisi "taakse jää, taakse jää":tä. Esikoinen oli aikoinaan 1,5-vuotias, kun ensimmäisen kerran tutustuimme Elsaan ja Annaan - siitä se rakkaus sitten lähtikin niin äidin kuin tyttären kohdalla. Kuopus puolestaan rakastaa ylikaiken Olafia, joten näitä Olafin seikkailuista kertovia teoksia luetaan lähinnä hänen kanssaan.

Kirjassa kerrotaan Olafista, sivuilla vilahtaa muita Arendelin asukkaita ja aukeamilla on kauniin, paikoittain hyvin nokkelan kuvituksen lisäksi lyhyehkö virke. Kirja on selvästi suunnattu perheen pienimmille, muttei isommatkaan Frozen-fanit pistä pahakseen tämän kirjan lukemista.

On ihana huomata jokaisella lukukerralla, kuinka nopeasti 1,5-vuotiaan kuopuksen sanavarasto karttuu. Varsinkin Arendeliin sijoittuvat termit, sanat ja hokemat lapsukainen tuntuu imevän itseensä ja käyttöönsä kuin pieni pesusieni.

[Sarah A · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun frozen book starring the lovable Olaf. This book goes beyond being a simple frozen story book. It explore why Olaf is so wonderful, showing how his positive attitude towards life makes him the most important character in the movie. A really positive meaningful book to share with kids.

[Panda Incognito · Rating 4 out of 5]

This cute, well-illustrated board book encourages children to think about the positive traits that make Olaf so lovable. Its audience is clearly limited to Frozen fans, but it is really sweet and has a great message.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

To me, not a fantastic book. However, the Kindergarten class lives for Frozen so they basically died when I pulled this out for a story. This doesn't have many words and would actually be good for younger readers to read to themselves.

[Kat Ice · Rating 5 out of 5]

such an amazing and cute book about Olaf!

[Kimberlee · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm not a huge fan of the Frozen movie, but the Disney children's books are always top notch. Once again the art here is amazing.

[دعاء الدريس · Rating 5 out of 5]

لمحبي فروزن
ولكن ليس مجرد إعادة لقصة الفيلم
وإنما عن نظرة أولاف الإيجابية للحياة
وكيف يرى الجمال في كل التفاصيل حوله

[Indah Threez Lestari · Rating 3 out of 5]

93 - 2020

[Sana · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a good book for reading starters, cause I am sure they are motivated to pick it!

[Set · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super cute book of my favorite Frozen character. The cheerful, lovable, and magical snow man that loves summers and sees the best in everyone.

[Ailish O’Sullivan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't know Frozen yet but I sure liked this book! Olaf seems like such a loveable character. 3.5 stars.

[Debbie Phillips · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute little story about all the ways Olaf is Amazing. I was doing an Olaf craft along with other snowman books and this was a great addition.

[TJE · Rating 4 out of 5]

loves frozen-upset that Hans wasn't in the book-also scared of Hans

[TFE · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved. But loved the book that showed Elsa more.

[Red Ink Book Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

All my Frozen obsessed daughters have loved this book.

Gorgeous illustrations with strong and vibrant colours.

[Danielle Robertson Robertson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very cute book that explores Olaf's happy demeanor. My toddlers LOVE Frozen so this book was a big hit.

[Lauren Kramer-Theuerkauf · Rating 5 out of 5]

An Amazing Snowman by Barbara Jean Hicks explores the complex creature that is Olaf! Hicks skillfully navigates through the range of human emotions by following Olaf through a typical day. He defies the stereotypical snowman and dreams of playing on the beach and sailing to exotic locals.

Through all of his adventures, Olaf treats those around him with love and respect. He is constantly encouraging everyone to be the best that they can be. And Olaf never misses an opportunity to stop and smell the roses. He treasures every day life experiences as magical moments.

Olga T. Mosqueda provides breathtaking illustrations for this uplifting story. The characters appear to have a stunning watercolor-like quality. I especially love her interpretation of Sven!

This story will certainly delight the young and the young at heart. Children will definitely be dazzled by the pictures. I am sure that An Amazing Snowman will become a new favorite bedtime story throughout the world.

[Becky B · Rating 3 out of 5]

A picture book highlighting the many ways that Olaf is a wonderful snowman and friend.

I have a niece who is an Olaf fanatic. This book is solidly aimed at her and the thousands of other little Frozen fans out there. It talks about how Olaf is so lovable because he always sees the best in everyone and how he dreams unusual snowman dreams. A fun, cheerily illustrated romp with everyone's favorite snowman (sorry Frosty, I think Olaf's got you beat).

[A Allen · Rating 2 out of 5]

A great book for a Frozen loving child! I enjoyed that the book says Olaf sees the best in everyone, although the page about Elsa and Anna using "royal manners" rubbed me the wrong way, and I appreciated that the book says Olaf finds beauty in every day, although I wish the writer had followed the same format and had numerous examples of this on the following pages. The ending is cute and I think a child who hasn't seen the movie could enjoy the book, which is good for a classroom setting.

[Michael Crawford · Rating 2 out of 5]

Your basic disney spin off baby book to make a buck. The illustration is ok, some pages are better than others. The writing is targeting very early readers and doesn't have any appeal to the adults reading the book. There really isn't much of a story, more like brainwashing.

[Emily · Rating 1 out of 5]

Are you a kid who likes Frozen? The inconsistent quality of the illustrations and the empty, saccharine "story" won't detract you from this title. No substance but it feels the need that Disney creates for ANYTHING related to whatever Disney's selling.

[Laura-Lynne Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a cute book but the story didn't always make sense. There was one point where I actually wondered how the page went with the rest of the point of the story. But, Olaf is awesome so we'll read this one again for sure.

[Allie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Theme; Olaf finds beauty in every day, that is why he is special. I would read this aloud to my students because everyone loves Olaf. The book creates the opportunity for expressive reading. The students would be engaged in this story. Olaf has a caring spirit and a fantastic imagination.

[Tracy Schillemore · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is just ok. It does not have much in the way of text. I might use it for preschoolers but I'm not sure that it is enough of a story for children any older than. I suppose it is a book about characters from the movie Frozen. That in itself raises the level of interest.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not much of a story, but the artwork is fantastic... and this book will make young Frozen fans happy!

[Carolyn Borgen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute story for kids. We enjoyed reading this one to our little girl.

[Miss Ryoko · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story is, of course, super adorable because it's about the wonderful qualities of Olaf... but the best part really is the fantastic and superb illustrations! I absolutely adored them!!

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I absolutely love the artwork in these Disney books. So far, I've collected all of them. The story isn't as touching as the sisters' one, but being Olaf, my daughter loves it.

[Jess · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super cute for any young fan of frozen.

[Arctic · Rating 5 out of 5]

the zen of olaf. love it. i read this while sitting in a bookstore. very simple text, but pretty profoundly subversive if you think about it a bit. i'm kind of impressed that disney published it.