The Christmas Snow Globe
A magical holiday adventure for children
Sibylle Delacroix author Polly Lawson translator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Floris Books
Published:19th Sep '24
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On a magical Christmas Eve, Lucy and Noah discover the power of imagination in The Christmas Snow Globe, leading to unexpected adventures.
In The Christmas Snow Globe, the enchanting tale unfolds on Christmas Eve as Lucy and Noah eagerly await the snow that has yet to fall. Their excitement grows when they unwrap a beautifully crafted snow globe, resembling their own home but missing the snow they long for. Disappointment lingers in the air as Lucy lies awake, wishing for a white Christmas. However, the magic of the snow globe soon transforms their reality in unexpected ways.
As Lucy gazes into the snow globe, she is taken by surprise when she feels a soft, cold sensation on her cheek. Could it be that snow is actually falling inside their house? This whimsical moment sparks a delightful adventure, where Lucy and Noah find themselves building a snowman in their bedroom, sledging down the stairs, and playfully throwing snowballs around the living room. The story captures the essence of childhood wonder and the limitless power of imagination, reminding readers of the joy that can be found in the simplest of moments.
With timeless illustrations rendered in a limited color palette, The Christmas Snow Globe beautifully complements the narrative, creating a cozy atmosphere that evokes the warmth of the holiday season. This picture book is not just about the excitement of Christmas; it is a heartfelt celebration of creativity and the magic that can arise from believing in the impossible. It is sure to become a cherished classic for families during the festive season.
'This lovely story sparkles with the magic of Christmas and childrens imaginations and celebrates family togetherness. The charming illustrations, created in a limited palette with graphite pencil and colored pencil, are as soft, gentle, and lush as newly fallen snow... Keep this one prominently displayed every Christmas season.'
-- Kirkus Reviews
'A holiday turns fantastical when a snow globe seems to summon the white Christmas a childs been hoping for... Soft graphite shading and red colored pencil accents against cream backgrounds help generate a nostalgic vibe.'
-- Publishers Weekly
'This is an enjoyable book for young readers, who can relate to the characters' disappointment, amazement, and happiness, and all readers, who get to see inside a child's vivid imagination. The images are soft and delightful to look at ... Purchase for library holiday collections.'
-- School Library Journal
'The artwork is the star... Illustrations are filled with snow, soft with reddish Christmas color and an old-timey atmosphere.'
-- Youth Services Book Review
'With its muted palette of greys and bursts of red, this is a perfect book for the festive season.'
-- Outside In World
'Sibylle Delacroix crafts a cosy tale that captures the wonder of a childs imagination. This is a perfect read for anyone dreaming of a white Christmas.'
-- Preneur World Magazine
'I love the light and shadow in the atmospheric pencil drawings. This is an enchanted night-time world.'
-- JUNO Magazine
'This cozy Holiday picture book about the power of imagination is set to be a new Christmas classic.'
-- ABlueBoxFullOfBooks (Instagram)
'This beautifully illustrated story, depicted in muted tones with touches of Christmassy red, really captures the wonder of childhood Christmases.'
-- Storybook_Mamma (Instagram)
'A literary Christmas tree with five stars on top.'
-- story.book.lady (Instagram)
'A charming picture book about festive excitement... Beautifully illustrated in a distinctive style, this would make a wonderful gift for Christmas.'
-- katys_book_shelf (Instagram)
'Pure winter magic. One of the sweetest new picture books of the season!'
-- BookBloom (Instagram)
'A sweet Christmas read... The limited color palette used to create the illustrations makes this book feel timeless.'
-- KidsReadTheWorld (Instagram)
ISBN: 9781782509097
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 358g
28 pages