Dream Snow by Eric Carle Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Dream Snow
Book Review: A Great Book!
Summary: 5 Stars
I just read this book to both of my preschool classes and it was a hit! They were so quiet when I read it to them. The beautiful song that ends the book was a delight to them. I originally bought this book for my niece for a Christmas present but I am going to keep it for the class!Book Review: A New Holiday Classic
Summary: 5 Stars
Eric Carle's new picture book Dream Snow introduces the farmer, who lives with his five farm animals, named One, Two, Three, Four, Five and his tree, simply named The Tree. It's almost Christmas and it hasn't snowed yet. So one evening, the farmer sits in his favorite chair, has a cup of peppermint tea and some bread with honey, dozes off and begins to dream of snow. When he awakens, he finds that it actually has snowed. So, he bundles up in hat, boots and gloves, grabs a big box, throws a sack over his shoulder and, looking very familiar, heads out to the barn. There he decorates The Tree and along with his farm animals, poised to push a button, wishes "Merry Christmas to All". What makes this simple little book so special, is Mr Carle's wonderfully inventive illustrations. He has painted his snow flakes and drifts on clear plastic, inserted before each page, which when lifted reveals the farmer or one of his animals on the page below. And as the farmer is wishing all a Merry Christmas, your youngsters can help by him by pushing the button, to hear a holiday song. This is a charming, gentle story the entire family will love and a sure classic in years to come.Book Review: A bit overrated
Summary: 3 Stars
I eagerly awaited delivery of this book after reading and loving many other of Eric Carle's books. I was disappointed with this one. It relies on two gimmicks, not on the quality of the story, in my view. And I don't think the quality of the artwork is up to Carle's usual very high standards. I will be returning this book.Book Review: A genuine holiday classic
Summary: 4 Stars
In a world filled with commercial holiday books based on popular kids' movies or cartoon characters, it's nice to have a simple story about kindness, hope and the magic of the season. I bought this book for my older son when he was 4. Now both my sons, 6 and 2 love to read it year-round.Book Review: A let-down
Summary: 2 Stars
The illustrations enticed me to buy this book without reading it. As my family sat around the Christmas tree, warmed by the fire, we began reading the book only to be completely disappointed at the ending. "What," cried the family, "was that all about?" With a great beginning, rather unique and interresting and wonderful illustrations, the story went nowhere and will be returned to the bookstore as soon as I get a chance.