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The Most Perfect Snowman
A heartwarming winter story perfect for fans of classics like The Snowy Day, The Mitten, The Snowman, and The Giving Tree.
Drift was a very plain snowman. Every day he dreamed of wearing a stylish hat, a scarf, and mittens just like the other snowmen—and, most of all, having a pointy orange carrot nose.
Then, he knew, he would finally be perfect—and he would finally belong.
Until one special, snowy day, Drift’s deepest dreams come true.
But when dark clouds roll in and a terrible blizzard begins to blow, can Drift face giving up what he loves most and become the most perfect snowman of all?
From celebrated cartoonist Chris Britt, The Most Perfect Snowman is a touching story about kindness, friendship, and the importance of giving.
Drift was a very plain snowman. Every day he dreamed of wearing a stylish hat, a scarf, and mittens just like the other snowmen—and, most of all, having a pointy orange carrot nose.
Then, he knew, he would finally be perfect—and he would finally belong.
Until one special, snowy day, Drift’s deepest dreams come true.
But when dark clouds roll in and a terrible blizzard begins to blow, can Drift face giving up what he loves most and become the most perfect snowman of all?
From celebrated cartoonist Chris Britt, The Most Perfect Snowman is a touching story about kindness, friendship, and the importance of giving.
32 pages, Paperback
First published October 11, 2016
About the author
Chris Britt
9 books3 followersChris Britt's award-wining editorial cartoons offer commentary on national and international political events.
Chris Britt has been telling stories and illustrating since he was a small boy. He has been the staff editorial cartoonist for a multitude of newspapers. His cartoons are syndicated by over two hundred newspapers nationally and internationally and have appeared in Newsweek, Time magazine, the New York Times, the Washington Post, and USA Today, as well as aired on CNN’s Inside Politics, MSNBC, Fox News, and ABC’s Good Morning America. Chris lives in foggy and soggy Tacoma, Washington, where he writes and draws.
Chris Britt has been telling stories and illustrating since he was a small boy. He has been the staff editorial cartoonist for a multitude of newspapers. His cartoons are syndicated by over two hundred newspapers nationally and internationally and have appeared in Newsweek, Time magazine, the New York Times, the Washington Post, and USA Today, as well as aired on CNN’s Inside Politics, MSNBC, Fox News, and ABC’s Good Morning America. Chris lives in foggy and soggy Tacoma, Washington, where he writes and draws.
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September 25, 2018
"Like so many things, it is not what's outside, but what is inside that counts." — Merchant, Aladdin
Being perfect isn’t about what we wear or how we look; it’s about what we do and what we say. A sweet tale of friendship, kindness, and selflessness that reminds us that it’s always better to give than to receive.
Being perfect isn’t about what we wear or how we look; it’s about what we do and what we say. A sweet tale of friendship, kindness, and selflessness that reminds us that it’s always better to give than to receive.
October 22, 2016
The illustrations are really cute, very cartoony. This feels like a "message" book and it didn't quite land with me but it is adorable. I don't know why all the other snowmen are such jerks though, and I wonder what happens after the end of this book when our snowman rejoins the other snowmen? Will they still be jerks to him?
January 3, 2017
Drift is a snowman with little more than snow to his name. He wishes he had things the other snowmen have: a hat, a scarf, mittens, and a carrot nose. He gets teased for his lack of accessories, and he believes that if he could only have them, he would be normal and would fit in. When Drift finally gets what he wants, he couldn’t be happier. But then, a blizzard comes in, and there are others in need who could use his fancy new accessories. Drift has to decide if he can give up what he thought mattered to him most of all.
Chris Britt’s THE MOST PERFECT SNOWMAN is an excellent winter read. The soft, light colors capture the season well, making it a great choice to enjoy snuggled up with a blanket. The shading is especially impressive since there is so much white with the snow. The details in the shadows of the trees and snow covered roofs on the town houses show just the right amount of background fun.
Though the illustrations are lovely, the story is ultimately what won my heart. In just a few simple sentences, Britt captures Drift’s loneliness, as well as his pain from the bullying from other snowmen. Drift shows that it’s normal to want to fit in with the crowd and be part of something, but he also learns that there are more important things than going along with what everyone else says is acceptable. He finds his own human friends who spend time with him, and when a blizzard scatters the items the children gave him, he is challenged to look beyond what he wants to assist those in need.
THE MOST PERFECT SNOWMAN will help show young readers what it means to be kind and find authentic friendships, rather than changing oneself to fit in.
Originally posted at YABC: http://www.yabookscentral.com/kidsfic...
Chris Britt’s THE MOST PERFECT SNOWMAN is an excellent winter read. The soft, light colors capture the season well, making it a great choice to enjoy snuggled up with a blanket. The shading is especially impressive since there is so much white with the snow. The details in the shadows of the trees and snow covered roofs on the town houses show just the right amount of background fun.
Though the illustrations are lovely, the story is ultimately what won my heart. In just a few simple sentences, Britt captures Drift’s loneliness, as well as his pain from the bullying from other snowmen. Drift shows that it’s normal to want to fit in with the crowd and be part of something, but he also learns that there are more important things than going along with what everyone else says is acceptable. He finds his own human friends who spend time with him, and when a blizzard scatters the items the children gave him, he is challenged to look beyond what he wants to assist those in need.
THE MOST PERFECT SNOWMAN will help show young readers what it means to be kind and find authentic friendships, rather than changing oneself to fit in.
Originally posted at YABC: http://www.yabookscentral.com/kidsfic...
October 20, 2016
This is a great book for the holidays. The snowman in this story is mocked by the others because he doesn't possess mittens, a scarf, or even a carrot nose. They won't play with him or invite him to parties. If only he was just like the others than he'd be perfect. When some children find him the story finally comes full circle but it is his actions at the end of the book that truly make him the perfect snowman. A heart warming book to share with your kids on those chilly days when a cuddle is just what the weatherman called for.
December 7, 2016
This has the most bizarre ending in what should be an uplifting and wonderful message, but something got a bit twisted and creepified for me.
Sure, be yourself/be true to yourself. Sure, what's on the inside is what REALLY matters. Sure, someday shallow bullies will get their comeuppance. Sure, someday, somehow, somewhere, someone(s) will see your true worth and celebrate it. Sure, it is good to give of yourself...even sacrificially.
Sure, pack ALL of these messages into ONE picture book. Go ahead.
But when the snowman gives his nose to be eaten...that's when it get creepified for me.
Sure, be yourself/be true to yourself. Sure, what's on the inside is what REALLY matters. Sure, someday shallow bullies will get their comeuppance. Sure, someday, somehow, somewhere, someone(s) will see your true worth and celebrate it. Sure, it is good to give of yourself...even sacrificially.
Sure, pack ALL of these messages into ONE picture book. Go ahead.
But when the snowman gives his nose to be eaten...that's when it get creepified for me.
November 9, 2016
Once there was a nice snowman, but he was missing the expected outfit, a hat, scarf and pointy carrot nose! You'll find that through three thoughtful children, he does get his wish, but something else happens to make him the "most perfect" snowman of all! You'll love the snow pictures of bundled children and elegantly dressed snowmen, the fun expressions, but you'll love the ending most of all. It's a perfect book to talk about doing something kind because it's a good thing to do!
December 7, 2017
LOVE THIS BOOK! This book has themes of bullying, accepting oneself, kindness, and sharing. With cute pictures and wonderful themes, this book should be on every classroom and household shelf. After I read it, I bought a copy for all my siblings to share with their children.
Picture book.
Picture book.
September 16, 2016
People are comparing it to THE GIVING TREE - but the bunny doesn't keep asking for things the way Boy does, he just shows up cold and hungry.
November 18, 2016
It's what the holiday season is all about...giving, compassion, friendship. A touching story with adorable, expressive illustrations.
November 30, 2016
What starts out as a typical winter snowman story with a smidge of bullying, it is actually a story about generosity with an unexpected last little bit. Good message.
February 2, 2017
An extraordinarily heartwarming tale of an unfinished snowman who searches for completion. He finds it, only to lose it again in the best way.
November 6, 2016
Britt, Chris The Most Perfect Snowman. PICTURE BOOK. Balzer + Bray (Harper), 2016. $18.
The snowman was left with only a mouth and eyes – not a single mitten to keep him warm or even a nose. Day after day he stands, jealous of the other snowmen, who won’t let him play because he just looks too weird. Then finally a pair of children take pity on him, giving him a hat, a scarf, mittens, and even a carrot nose! The Snowman is ecstatic until a storm blows away his hat and mittens. When a little forest creature needs warmth and food, he is left right back where he started.
So, so cute! A very worthy addition to any holiday picture book collection.
Pre-K, EL (K-3), GIFT – ESSENTIAL. Cindy, Library Teacher
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The snowman was left with only a mouth and eyes – not a single mitten to keep him warm or even a nose. Day after day he stands, jealous of the other snowmen, who won’t let him play because he just looks too weird. Then finally a pair of children take pity on him, giving him a hat, a scarf, mittens, and even a carrot nose! The Snowman is ecstatic until a storm blows away his hat and mittens. When a little forest creature needs warmth and food, he is left right back where he started.
So, so cute! A very worthy addition to any holiday picture book collection.
Pre-K, EL (K-3), GIFT – ESSENTIAL. Cindy, Library Teacher
http://kissthebook.blogspot.com/2016/...
January 17, 2018
This beautifully illustrated book is a must read! The Most Perfect Snowman is about a snowman named, Drift. All Drift wants is to be like all the other snowmen and have a nice hat, a nice scarf, and a real carrot nose. The other snowmen tease him for not having these things. Then one day along come some children who nicely share their hat and scarf with Drift, and also give him a real carrot nose. He is so happy to finally have these nice things. But soon comes along someone who just might need those things more than Drift. What will he do?
This is a story that will make a great conversation starter with children about things like; teasing, feelings, caring, sharing, and friendship! I will be reading this book with my classes this week for sure!! ⛄️❄️
This is a story that will make a great conversation starter with children about things like; teasing, feelings, caring, sharing, and friendship! I will be reading this book with my classes this week for sure!! ⛄️❄️
August 26, 2023
Drift was a snowman, an ordinary snowman.
However, he had the ability to dream and to aspire.
This being a picture book for preschoolers, understandably, all that Drift could dream about was better clothes. Or, as the author of the book put it, becoming "Just like the other snowmen."
The snow guy got his wish. But then, before the end of this book, Drift learned about giving.
Thank goodness. Now I can give this book FIVE STARS rather than grumbles. Because I really prefer to teach children about more than looking perfect. What could matter more than that?
* Learning,
* Sharing,
* Giving back to society,
* Contributing to social justice,
* Developing beautiful relationships with other people and with God.
However, he had the ability to dream and to aspire.
This being a picture book for preschoolers, understandably, all that Drift could dream about was better clothes. Or, as the author of the book put it, becoming "Just like the other snowmen."
The snow guy got his wish. But then, before the end of this book, Drift learned about giving.
Thank goodness. Now I can give this book FIVE STARS rather than grumbles. Because I really prefer to teach children about more than looking perfect. What could matter more than that?
* Learning,
* Sharing,
* Giving back to society,
* Contributing to social justice,
* Developing beautiful relationships with other people and with God.
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December 27, 2018ATA Storytime Kit -- Kindness
Drift was a very plain snowman. Every day he dreamed of wearing a stylish hat, a scarf, and mittens just like the other snowmen and, most of all, having a pointy orange carrot nose. Then, he knew, he would finally be perfect and he would finally belong. Until one special, snowy day, Drift's deepest dreams come true. But when dark clouds roll in and a terrible blizzard begins to blow, can Drift face giving up what he loves most and become the most perfect snowman of all?
From celebrated cartoonist Chris Britt, The Most Perfect Snowman is a touching story about kindness, friendship, and the importance of giving.
Drift was a very plain snowman. Every day he dreamed of wearing a stylish hat, a scarf, and mittens just like the other snowmen and, most of all, having a pointy orange carrot nose. Then, he knew, he would finally be perfect and he would finally belong. Until one special, snowy day, Drift's deepest dreams come true. But when dark clouds roll in and a terrible blizzard begins to blow, can Drift face giving up what he loves most and become the most perfect snowman of all?
From celebrated cartoonist Chris Britt, The Most Perfect Snowman is a touching story about kindness, friendship, and the importance of giving.
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January 6, 2025Illustrations are soooo cute but this book kind of made me sad. Drift gets bullied, kids try to help but call him plain in the process, he loses all his clothes in the end? I get the message and I think Drift did the right thing in the end, but still felt like Drift was down on his luck this whole story.
January 2, 2019
Really touching story of a snowman who feels like an outcast because he is missing an outfit and a nose, gets all of those things, and then gives them up to help a small bunny. A selfless story of giving and friendship
February 19, 2019
I am a sucker for books about sacrificial love and this one does not disappoint. The message does not bash over the head, though, which I appreciate. This would be a great choice for a wintry, snowy storytime.
November 7, 2022
A sweet snowman book that has nothing to do with a holiday! Drift the snowman wishes he could be like all the other snowmen. When he gets his wish, he sees that his looks are not what is important after all.
December 11, 2024
Illustrations are great and the shade of blues used are very pleasing. The story revolves around a snowman who is not well dressed and is shunned by the well dressed snowmen. Will things finally change? Perhaps 1st and 2nd graders could discuss this story after it is presented to them.
December 19, 2024
sweet thoughtful story. Works well for first and second grade class room visits. The images are a bit too pale and hard to see on the far side of a classroom; also students complained that the bunny looked like a mouse. But the story is strong and well paced.
January 14, 2026
One of the cutest books I’ve read in a while about kindness sharing, and being thoughtful. You can tell when I read it to my students they took it to heart, and they had the biggest smile on their faces. I even had tears in my eyes because how beautifully it was done.
January 16, 2017
A snowman longs to be more than plain and to have friends. When his wish is granted, he finds the perfect snowman is not about the way one looks.
May 19, 2017
I don't usually like books that are so transparently preachy, but this one I loved. The illustrations set the mood and I do love the message.
May 30, 2017
I love, love, love what ends up making him the perfect snowman. =) This will be our winter read aloud!!!
July 27, 2017
What is important is not how we look, it is how we act.
Also cute pictures.
Also cute pictures.
January 4, 2018
I read this book for the first time to Kindergarten. They really enjoyed it. Great book about kindness with a winter setting.
January 8, 2019
Read this at work today to 3rd graders for outreach. Very cute, and they seemed to enjoy it!
January 19, 2019
This was a nice book to read to 18 months-6 yr olds. It does have a nice moral lesson in it about helping others and that being perfect doesn't have to do with what you have but what you do.
February 7, 2019
A snowy love story.
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