The Snow Child

by Freya Littledale

Other authorsBarbara Lavallee (Author)
Paperback, 1989

Status

Available

Call number

JP Littledale

Collection

Publication

Scholastic (1989), Edition: First Thus, 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.

User reviews

LibraryThing member mhackman
A lovely story about a lonely couple who create a daughter our of snow.
LibraryThing member katietwa08
A beautifully illustrated rendition of the russian folklore, this story tells the tale of an older couple who wanted nothing more in the world than to have a little girl. The story unfolds in the winter season as the couple makes a child in the snow and with a simple wish and a kiss, watch magic
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happen right before their eyes. A heartwarming tale of parent love, this is a story sure to warm hearts in any season of the year. Recommended to all ages.
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Subjects

Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

1978

Physical description

32 p.; 8.25 inches

ISBN

0590421417 / 9780590421416
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