Dream Snow by Eric Carle Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Dream Snow
Book Review: Not that great of a holiday book
Summary: 3 Stars
I'm quite surprised after just receiving this book to find that the reviews of it are so great. I'm not sure why either. I'm guessing that it is because of the author's previously successful books. However, I found nothing interesting about Dream Snow, no imagination stirring events, nothing original, just sorta hum-drum. When he gets to the part about the snow covering the animals, there's five pages, count them, 5 that have one sentence which is as follows, numbered accordingly: "The snowflakes gently covered one with a white blanket, the snowflakes gently covered two with a white blanket," and on, and on it goes until it mentions all five animals. And the story proceeds from there and doesn't really go anywhere. The animals wake up to find the farmer running to decorate a tree. There's no imagination with this story at all. It doesn't even mention that the farmer is Santa, so you're left with this vague feeling of obscurity "what was that?" It just didn't make much sense to me, a writer, nor did it to my little one.
In addition, the song is really strange and quite frankly, my little one really didn't like the illustrations. I have the "Book Child" in my house - he has a zillion of them and loves books very much. He took one look at this and didn't even want me to read it. I'd go after another story to be quite honest. Something that stirs the excitement, joy and wonder of Christmas because this one certainly does none of that. It just doesn't go anywhere with the imagination, nor does it stir any excitement. If you are thinking about it, check it out of the library first and see if your little one enjoys it. There's just more to the Christmas season than obscurity.
Book Review: One, Two, Three, Four and Five Loved it!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is wonderful. Another great book by Eric Carle. The story and pictures will keep you engaged! You'll be covered with snow by the end-haha. A fun read! If you like children's books you will love this!Book Review: Review of Dream Snow
Summary: 5 Stars
I enjoyed this book more thatn any other Eric Carle books I've read. I love how the little old farmer names his animals, one, two, three, four, five because he can count them on his hand! After work he realizes Christmas is coming soon but there is no snow. While napping in his favorite chair he dreams of snow falling, covering him and all of his animals. Realizing when he awakens that it actually did snow he rushes out to the barn. While all the animals watch him wondering what it is he is doing he decorates a tree and puts presents for all the animals out. The song at the end also adds a fun touch to the book, that all children will enjoy! The pictures in this book represent Eric Carle's style, unique, colorful and interesting! This book is a great one to read with children around the holidays to get you into the Christmas spirit!Book Review: SAVE YOUR MONEY FOR SOMETHING ELSE
Summary: 1 Stars
I love Eric Carle's books and so do my children. But save your money on this one. This is a clunker. The story is underwelming and the only saving grace is the "tinkling" tree at the end. Not worth the price in my opinion.Book Review: THE BEST ERIC CARLE EVER!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the best Eric Carle ever - at least I think so as does my favorite 6-year old! Mr. Carle's pictures are as bright and shiny as the sparkliest ornaments on a Christmas tree, and the book is full of surprises (none of which will be revealed so as not to spoil the fun). Let's just say they're to be found in the book's ingenious construction.This unique construction even includes music at the end - a perfect, happy, holiday conclusion. Also, the batteries are replaceable so the book can be enjoyed for many seasons to come as young and old return again and again to the farmer who had a dream.
Thank you, Eric Carle!