Status
Available
Local notes
R Zie
Collection
Genres
Publication
Puffin (2000), Paperback, 32 pages
Description
An elderly couple who long for a child build a snow child which comes to life and makes them very happy--until the coming of spring when the days become too warm for her to stay.
Original publication date
2000
Physical description
32 p.; 8.96 inches
User reviews
LibraryThing member Swelker
The Snow Child was a book about an old couple who wanted a child. They decided to make a daughter out of snow. When it warmed up outside, the snow child ran away, but came back when the snow returned. I enjoyed reading this book. It was quite cute, and was definitely a good read. I would read this
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to my students during the winter since it is a winter book. Show Less
LibraryThing member bmmander
The story is similar to frosty the snow man who comes alive, but in this story a little girl comes to life. She lives only in snowy cold environments, so she leaves and returns when it snows again.
LibraryThing member Raquelb
The Snow Child is a short story about a husband and wife who long for a child but are unable to conceive. At the current time it is snowing so they build a snow child. They build her as if they are building a snowman. They are surprised when this girl snow child comes to life. They learn she is
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only present when it snows outside. They become at peace with this news and are able to see her only during the winter. Show Less
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Pages
32