The Snow Woman

by David McKee

Two children with sex-role conscious parents debate whether to build a snowman or a snow woman and decide on both, with surprising results.

32 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1987

About the author

David McKee was a British writer and illustrator, chiefly of children's books and animations. He also used the pseudonym Violet Easton. He is frequently referenced as David (John) McKee. He has been commended for his gentle, playful but insightful stories.

For his contribution as a children's illustrator he was UK nominee for the biennial, international Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2006.

Reviews

[Hilary · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun story about a brother and sister going out to play in the snow. Whilst mum and dad share domestic chores the children decide to make a snowman and a snow woman.