Synopses & Reviews
Review
“Children will be drawn to these appealing creatures…”-School Library Journal School Library Journal
Review
""From The Velveteen Rabbit to The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, the secret lives of toys are of perennial interest to children; van Straatens contribution to the genre is a melancholy love story...van Straaten lovingly captures the storys emotional highs and lows in his inky, expressive paintings.""- Publishers Weekly Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
The Snowman has been living in his little snow globe forever. But now the other toys make fun of him, because hes neglected on the bottom shelf of the toy case. Then, one winters night, lovely music fills the room. If only the snowman could see who is singing. He makes a wish and the tiny golden angel on the chimney clock grants him one hour outside of his snow globe. Its the most wonderful hour of the snowmans life dancing with the little music box dancer. Then the clock chimes one hour…
• Harmen Van Straaten (Ducks Tale; For Me?) has crafted a holiday love story between an unlikely couple. • Fairytale-like elements give this sweet story a quiet magic.
About the Author
Harmen van Straaten is an author and illustrator. He has written over 50 books—from picture books to novels. Harmen illustrated his first children's book in 1987 and since then has illustrated over 400 books. Harmen was awarded the “Golden Apple of Bratislava” and the “Golden Brush of Japan” for his illustrations.