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5.0 out of 5 stars
As I read this book I found myself remembering that classic tale and character in Frosty the Snowman!, July 27, 2008
I enjoyed reading this book. It was well written, the illustrations were good and most of all the text and illustrations complimented each other. The book really fit together well. I'm sure kids will love having this book read to them as they look at the pictures.
It's been a long time since I read the story about Frosty the Snowman. As I read this book I found myself remembering that classic tale and character. Both stories involve kids, a snowman, a melting, and sadness and friendship. If you liked Frosty, then you'll like this book.
I continue to be impressed with the author of this book. She is both the author and the illustrator, and she self publishes quite a few childrens' books. Back in March I posted a review for another of her books entitled "The Cake Thief" (ISBN: 1419683926). I liked that book, but I think the author has produced a better product this time around. Thus, my star rating has gone up.
I would have liked this book better if the text had been a little tighter and the story a little better. But it's a kid's book. And what it was built to do it will do - entertain! 5 stars!
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Charmingly Written and Illustrated, August 8, 2008
One winter's day a group of children build a snowman and then forget about him. He feels lonely until a rabbit befriends him. The two have a lot of fun together until the weather gets warmer. Now it is the rabbit's turn to feel lonely. As the weather gets warmer, he has fun with other friends but never forgets his friend the snowman. When the weather starts to get colder he wonders if he will see his friend again.
"The Rabbit and the Snowman" is a charmingly written and illustrated novel about friendship. It is written for ages 4 - 8 and holds a few gentle lessons in the story - how the seasons change; how friendships can change; and how people can feel insecure about themselves (the snowman and rabbit both worry that people don't like them because of the way they look). These lessons are interwoven into a magical story where snowmen and rabbits can talk to each other. It is a short but wonderful story.
Sally O. Lee not only wrote and illustrated this book but also designed the typesetting. These three ingredients make for a wonderful children's book. Well done.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
A Simple Story, A Valuable Concept, July 16, 2008
Sally O. Lee has created a wonderful little book about friendship that is certain to become a favorite of children and of adults who read to children. And while the cover and content may not appeal to summer shoppers in bookstores and websites (the illustration and name include suggestions of winter snow), this is a good time to gift shop for the children on the Christmas list!
Simply and beautifully illustrated with colorful drawings and paintings readily accessible to even very small children, the layout of this fine book is as inviting as the story. The tale begins in winter when a group of children bring gathered treasures to create a snowman in the woods - carrot nose, charcoal eyes and mouth, branches for arms, and tattered scarf and hat. But once the snowman is finished, the children move onto other winter adventures, leaving the snowman alone. Wondering why the children don't return, the snowman begins to question why - is it his skinny arms, his crooked carrot nose, etc.? But his lonely sadness soon disappears when a little rabbit appears and the two become fast friends. In time winter passes and with spring the snowman melts, leaving the little rabbit to question his own appearance and superficial values as the reason for the snowman's exit. Spring blends to summer and summer to fall and fall to winter And with winter's arrival, once again the snowman is recreated and the bond of friendship between the rabbit and the snowman is restored - with a little faith in the durability of friendship despite apparent obstacles.
Lee writes and draws well and has succeeded in creating a very dear little book that children will love and adults will treasure as a reminder of what is important in this turbulent world. Recommended. Grady Harp, July 08
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