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duke_and_turk's review against another edition
4.0
At first I thought this was a typical snowman book that was cute but doesn't stand out from the rest of the snowman book crowd. But the last seven pages showed that this book has an actual heart and it won me over. Very cute, fun, and then sweet.
heetlibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
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.
trixie_reads's review against another edition
4.0
This was a sweet story, but I don't think most of the kindergarteners got the message. Maybe it's best to read one-on-one, so adults can have a conversation about the story's meaning.
morgarelibrare's review against another edition
4.0
Read this at work today to 3rd graders for outreach. Very cute, and they seemed to enjoy it!
samantha_randolph's review against another edition
4.0
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/kidsfiction/20793-the-most-perfect-snowman
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/kidsfiction/20793-the-most-perfect-snowman
maidmarianlib's review against another edition
3.0
Nice little story about using what we have to help others even if others have not treated us the best. Nice rich pastel illustations.
erine's review against another edition
4.0
An extraordinarily heartwarming tale of an unfinished snowman who searches for completion. He finds it, only to lose it again in the best way.
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