Snowie Rolie (Rolie Polie Olie) [Hardcover]

William Joyce (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 2 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Rolie Polie Olie

Rolie Polie Olie's back with his new pal, Mr. Snowie!Together they rocket to Chillsville to meet Klanky Klaus and dance the chilly cha cha...

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

What wonders a snowy day can bring! Rolie Polie Olie, a cute little arthropodish robot, often wishes for snow in his frost-free land. One day his dream comes true--the sun blows a bulb and snow begins to fall. Olie and his sister Zowie decide to build a buddy--named Mr. Snowie! As with the legendary Frosty the Snowman, all is well until the sun returns to its bright, warm state, then suddenly Mr. Snowie is in danger. "What to do? What to do? They had a friend they couldn't keep cool!" There's only one solution. It's time to rocket to Chillsville where they encounter scores of frosty friends for Mr. Snowie, including one very familiar looking jolly fellow with a white beard and a belly like a bowl full of jelly.

William Joyce, author-illustrator of Rolie Polie Olie, Rolie Polie Olie: A Little Spot of Color, and many other popular picture books, delights young readers with his quirky computer-generated characters and lighthearted adventures. Vivid colors, jaunty shapes, and playful, simple text are trademarks of Joyce's unique, contemporary style. (Ages 2 to 6) --Emilie Coulter

From Booklist

Ages 4-7. Joyce, whose wacky concepts morph into unforgettable art, here revels in the artistic capabilities of the computer. Rolie Polie Olie, the little round robot (now also a Disney TV star), returns in a story of snowmen and Santa (the high-tech Klanky Klaus). On the day Rolie's snowless planet blows a bulb and experiences a snowstorm, he builds a snowman, Mr. Snowie. But the sun gets a new bulb and Snowie begins to melt, so it's off to Chillsville, where, after a tussle with the North Wind, Rolie and friends eat some snowball pie, dance a chilly cha-cha, and leave Snowie safe with Santa. The story is slim and told in an uncomplicated text whose only real allure comes from hanging on to the fantastic pictures. Joyce's pictures are computer-generated with 3-D imaging that makes the rows of snowmen, bedecked in candy-cane-striped scarves, Santa in his rocket-powered sleigh, and the planet-hopping Rolie all seem as if they're about to zoom off the pages into the reader's lap. Yet despite the sophisticated techniques involved, the book has a goofball sensibility combined with a straightforward simplicity that will appeal to readers of all ages. Ilene Cooper
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins; 1st edition (September 19, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060292857
• ISBN-13: 978-0060292850
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 10.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #924,120 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

A true luminary and creative spirit, William Joyce has put his personal stamp on children's media in every direction. His picture books include George Shrinks, Dinosaur Bob and Santa Calls; he's won three Emmy awards for his Rolie Polie Olie animated series; developed character concepts for Toy Story and A Bug's Life; and his films include Robots and Meet the Robinsons. He's currently co-directing The Guardians for DREAMWORKS, and is producing The Leaf Men, based on his picturebook. He lives in Shreveport, LA, and is the founder of Moonbot Studios.

Customer Reviews

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9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars William Joyce better not have written this, January 22, 2001

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Rebecca A. Staffel (Seattle) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Snowie Rolie (Rolie Polie Olie) (Hardcover)

Our daughter loves the book "Rolie Polie Olie" (even without having seen the cable show!), and so I was happy to see a new, winter-themed book. I ordered it without much thought or research--what a mistake! The story is, in a word, lame. The enchanting rhymes of the first book are gone, there's not much continuity in the story, and the bond between Mr. Snowie and the kids is stated, but never shown. Why should they cry when he leaves? Klanky Klaus is a cool name, but why not give him some personality? There are so many whys, particularly when everything else I've ever read by Joyce has been so brilliant. He can't possibly have written this, and I'm shocked he even okayed its publication. It seems like a rush job (might I call it a snow job? :-) ) that Disney tossed out there in time for the Christmas season. It's the first children's book I've ever returned. I even stopped a woman in a bookstore who was carrying it and told her to buy Ezra Jack Keats's "The Snowy Day" instead if she was looking for a winter picture book. This book made me that mad. Bring back the real William Joyce!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Book For Children, December 5, 2002

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Snowie Rolie (Rolie Polie Olie) (Hardcover)

The book "Snowie Rolie" by William Joyce is a very creative book for children. It sets there imagination off. The set is very aesthetic setting with cute characters. The rhyming and fun use of words, I think, captures the childrens attention and makes them like the book even more. I didnt have Rolie Polie Olie as a kid but my niece loves it. I think its a wonderful book for children.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rolie Polie Playful!!!!, December 11, 2001

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Elizabeth A. Rynear (Alta Loma, California USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Snowie Rolie (Rolie Polie Olie) (Hardcover)

My 2 year old son loves anything with Rolie Polie Olie. William Joyce's hardbound picture books are the best of the collection. The other board books are cute, and tough, but the picture books truly show off the great technique used to illustrate the books. This one uses fun language as well, and a friendship message to tell the story. I love the way names of things are changed, like "Klanky Klaus" for Santa... it makes reading these books aloud a lot of fun. I highly recommend Sleepytime Olie and the original Rolie Polie Olie picture books as well.