Part Frosty and part Olaf, the Snowman keeps his woodland friends entertained. He was "better than anyone at organizing games, clowning around, thinking up riddles, and telling stories." Squirrel, Owl, Hedgehog, and Rabbit love to spend their days with him. But they begin to notice signs of spring and to worry about their snowy friend. He seems to be losing his energy and he talks about wanting to learn to swim. (A bit like Olaf wanting to experience summer.) And then one day, he is gone. So they set off in search of him. Bear has taught them about how water "flows from the mountains to the sea," and they set sail to find Snowman. They do finally spot their friend in an unexpected place.
The illustrations show the animals sporting winter fashions such as hats and snowshoes while their friend wears the usual top hat and button eyes we expect of snowmen. When he finds Snowman's buttons and carrot lying in the melting snow, Squirrel respectfully removes his cap. Their wagon built from a wooden Pepsi Cola crate rockets downhill past startled cows as they set off for their adventure at sea; we can see Hedgehog curled into a protective ball as he bounces into the air from his seat in the back.
All the characters have personality that shows in their attire and their actions. Squirrel steers the careening cart. Owl perches on the mast of their raft and looks for clues. Rabbit's ears droop with dejection when they return to land empty-handed. Hedgehog perches on a rock and props his chin on his paw as he considers the approach of warm weather. Together, they remind me of Pooh and his friends as they explore the Hundred Acre Wood.
A fun story to share about friends who must leave, but will return.
The illustrations show the animals sporting winter fashions such as hats and snowshoes while their friend wears the usual top hat and button eyes we expect of snowmen. When he finds Snowman's buttons and carrot lying in the melting snow, Squirrel respectfully removes his cap. Their wagon built from a wooden Pepsi Cola crate rockets downhill past startled cows as they set off for their adventure at sea; we can see Hedgehog curled into a protective ball as he bounces into the air from his seat in the back.
All the characters have personality that shows in their attire and their actions. Squirrel steers the careening cart. Owl perches on the mast of their raft and looks for clues. Rabbit's ears droop with dejection when they return to land empty-handed. Hedgehog perches on a rock and props his chin on his paw as he considers the approach of warm weather. Together, they remind me of Pooh and his friends as they explore the Hundred Acre Wood.
A fun story to share about friends who must leave, but will return.
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