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Frozen: Short Stories
Disney Frozen A Sister More Like Me
Explore a wintery world of magic in Walt Disney Animation Studio's latest film, Frozen . This jacketed picture book features an original story about Anna and Elsa, the film's two sisters, as well as illustrations by one of the artists who worked on the film.
40 pages, Hardcover
Published October 1, 2013
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Barbara Jean Hicks
27 books15 followersAcclaimed children's book author Barbara Jean Hicks offers visiting author programs and workshops for aspiring writers of all ages. With a flair for the dramatic, Barbara engages, entertains, educates and inspires her audiences. She has taught at the preschool, middle school and community college levels and most recently worked in an elementary school as author-in-residence, program facilitator and parent educator. She has also written marketing copy and edited manuscripts for numerous trade publishers. Her picture books include the award-winning Jitterbug Jam: A Monster Tale and The Secret Life of Walter Kitty. Barbara lives in Oxnard, California.
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February 19, 2020
A really sweet rhyming picture book. Sisters Elsa and Anna both wish they had a sister more like themself, but come to realize it's their differences that make them special to each other. It's beautifully illustrated and there's a wonderful message in this very cute and sweet story.
July 15, 2018
This is an incredibly sweet, well-drawn, rhythmically pleasing read-aloud that fans of Frozen (girls and boys alike) will love. I can’t even think of anything snarky to say. It’s that sweet. And no, I didn’t have tears in my eyes when I finished it—YOU have tears in your eyes. Shut up.
May 16, 2024
Just a beautiful book for children. Its a story from the magical world of Frozen. Rather for fans of this title. I just checked this book, because my niece loves this series. 4 stars because its not the original story. I prefer the original, but the illustrations are lovely. Little children girls will love it
April 7, 2017
Este libro nos lo regalaron por ser parte de un programa llamado ADOPT A READER. Donde adoptamos a dos familias, para motivarlos a leer. Mil gracias al HIPPY PROGRAM, por tan hermosa iniciativa.
La fiebre de Frozen parece no tener fin.
Las imágenes y estética del libro son muy lindas. Girly, lleno de colores y brillantina. Pero la historia no nos dice absolutamente nada.
La narrativa es en verso, pero en algunas páginas pierde el ritmo por completo y la historia va mezclando el punto de vista desde la perspectiva de ambas hermanas de forma simultánea. Lo cual hace confuso entender que están tratando de decirnos.
Quizá si mi hija leyera, podríamos leer todo el libro rol playing y sería más entretenido. Pero por el momento no me gusto.
La fiebre de Frozen parece no tener fin.
Las imágenes y estética del libro son muy lindas. Girly, lleno de colores y brillantina. Pero la historia no nos dice absolutamente nada.
La narrativa es en verso, pero en algunas páginas pierde el ritmo por completo y la historia va mezclando el punto de vista desde la perspectiva de ambas hermanas de forma simultánea. Lo cual hace confuso entender que están tratando de decirnos.
Quizá si mi hija leyera, podríamos leer todo el libro rol playing y sería más entretenido. Pero por el momento no me gusto.
March 3, 2014
A short picture book with rhymes.
Essentially, it's Anna and Elsa from Disney's Frozen saying that though they wish on occasion that their sister could be more like them, they find that what they have is better than anything they could wish for.
It's cute and sweet. If you liked Frozen, I say read it, even if you aren't the intended age group. If nothing else, you'll like the fun quirky style for all the pictures. And if you have a sibling, you'll appreciate it.
My only complaint is that at the start, they say "Elsa's text is this color and Anna's is this," but then they don't stick to it. They put white text on a few pages, which is not helpful in discerning who's saying what.
Otherwise, fun, quirky, and I enjoyed it.
Essentially, it's Anna and Elsa from Disney's Frozen saying that though they wish on occasion that their sister could be more like them, they find that what they have is better than anything they could wish for.
It's cute and sweet. If you liked Frozen, I say read it, even if you aren't the intended age group. If nothing else, you'll like the fun quirky style for all the pictures. And if you have a sibling, you'll appreciate it.
My only complaint is that at the start, they say "Elsa's text is this color and Anna's is this," but then they don't stick to it. They put white text on a few pages, which is not helpful in discerning who's saying what.
Otherwise, fun, quirky, and I enjoyed it.
April 5, 2014
This book is more about the sisters relationship and how they are so different. Great short story.
May 28, 2014
I loved this book. It is a poem with switching point of views between Anna and Elsa about being sisters and how they grew up and just beautiful
August 19, 2022
Es hermoso 💕 la historia, y las ilustraciones 😍
February 8, 2022
2022 EDIT: Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful, and magical and adorable and sweet.
Sisterly love FTW.
Final Score: 4.5/5
Original Review:
The artwork is gorgeous.
Lovely, colourful. Seriously, even ignoring the film it's based on, 'Frozen: A Sister More Like Me' is worth looking at for its style alone.
But it's not just that that makes it a beautiful and fun little picture book. 'A Sister More Like Me' follows the story of the hit 2013 Disney flick 'Frozen', but with the two leads, the sisters Elsa and Anna, as the only focus as we see the growing pains (and triumphs) of their relationship. No other character from the film appears here, except for Olaf the snowman, who's in a couple of pages (which makes sense since he does play a key part in the sisters' complex bond).
I really liked 'Frozen' - in its finished product it's a positive step for Disney when representing women and their relationship with one another to a family audience. With showstopping songs, spectacular animation, and its deconstructing the Disney fairy tale formula - like the many ways the "true love" notion can be interpreted - quite a lot of the movie's praise is deserved, in my opinion. So I wanted to check out 'A Sister More Like Me', despite its target age group.
Told in verse from the perspectives of both Elsa and Anna, the book is such a joy to read that I don't feel embarrassed to own something for kids which is also a product of the Disney corporation.
The two girls are polar opposites: Elsa is neat and poised and repressive of her gifts, while Anna is fun-loving and optimistic and fearless. In order for the reader to tell them apart, Elsa's verses are in purple and Anna's are in orange (although on a few pages this doesn't show well - with different background colours and all - so it can get confusing. But the girls' voices are relatively easy to differentiate anyway, so it didn't bother me much).
Anna is a clumsy and often lazy goof - traditionally not how a princess should be - but she has a big heart, and her love for her sister is as wonderfully presented in this book as it is in the film. She doesn't care what others might think of her. Unlike the regal Elsa, the future queen of Arendelle who, due to her snowy magic, has shut herself away from everyone, including her own sister. She remains aloof even after becoming queen; in fact more than ever this makes it even more crucial that she not let people in her life. Anna tries to get her big sister to come out of her "perfect" shell and play with her, unaware of Elsa's potentially dangerous power over ice and snow.
Elsa is my favourite character in the movie - a queen who isn't evil but only misunderstood? Epic win. She is just a fantastically-written, multi-layered character; a true study of an introvert and someone suffering from depression and anxiety. To see Queen Elsa drawn in fascinating artwork, and to read her viewpoint in purple verse, was great fun.
I want to talk a bit more about the artwork. The illustrator, Brittney Lee, is a visual development artist at Walt Disney Animation Studios. She had worked on 'Frozen', and it shows - shows what an awesome companion 'A Sister More Like Me' is to the highest-grossing animated film of all time. The cover in particular is attention-grabbing, with the smiling Anna hanging upside-down and Elsa looking up a little distance away with both love and pain. This symbolises the division in their personalities and their relationship, with one sister wanting to understand the other and their common wish for closeness if not for one's "curse". Their contrasting colour schemes and character designs make this more apparent. I also like how Anna is just hanging in the air like magic, while Elsa is shown to be much more grounded; funny considering that she's the one with icy powers.
In terms of story, 'A Sister More Like Me' is a nice representation of how two siblings wish the other could be more similar to themselves, so that they'll feel less lonely. Anna wishes for a sister who is also a friend (as a youngest sibling myself, I could relate to this, especially when the older sibling suddenly stops playing with and seeing the younger one: a very real part of growing up). Elsa may look like she prefers isolation with her secret, but perhaps deep down she wishes for a sister with a gift like hers, so that she'll not be alone in the world and would less likely hurt a friend with her powers.
But there is an important lesson taught to children here: That what you already have might be the best thing you could ever wish for. Change is scary, especially when it happens in the family. However it can be a good thing, like a learning curve in understanding how other people feel and act. Anna's and Elsa's differences are what will make them love each other all the better, for in one sister's eyes the other is interesting and special in her own way. They can get along side-by-side. Love is born out of understanding and dedication, and warm hugs!
'Frozen: A Sister More Like Me' - overall an adorable and magical title with fantastic art that focuses on the relationship between two awesome sisters who also happen to be princesses. Recommended for fans of the film - young and old - and parents looking for a read-along book with a unique and powerful message.
This is not something that children will forget anytime soon.
Final Score: 4.5/5
Sisterly love FTW.
Final Score: 4.5/5
Original Review:
The artwork is gorgeous.
Lovely, colourful. Seriously, even ignoring the film it's based on, 'Frozen: A Sister More Like Me' is worth looking at for its style alone.
But it's not just that that makes it a beautiful and fun little picture book. 'A Sister More Like Me' follows the story of the hit 2013 Disney flick 'Frozen', but with the two leads, the sisters Elsa and Anna, as the only focus as we see the growing pains (and triumphs) of their relationship. No other character from the film appears here, except for Olaf the snowman, who's in a couple of pages (which makes sense since he does play a key part in the sisters' complex bond).
I really liked 'Frozen' - in its finished product it's a positive step for Disney when representing women and their relationship with one another to a family audience. With showstopping songs, spectacular animation, and its deconstructing the Disney fairy tale formula - like the many ways the "true love" notion can be interpreted - quite a lot of the movie's praise is deserved, in my opinion. So I wanted to check out 'A Sister More Like Me', despite its target age group.
Told in verse from the perspectives of both Elsa and Anna, the book is such a joy to read that I don't feel embarrassed to own something for kids which is also a product of the Disney corporation.
The two girls are polar opposites: Elsa is neat and poised and repressive of her gifts, while Anna is fun-loving and optimistic and fearless. In order for the reader to tell them apart, Elsa's verses are in purple and Anna's are in orange (although on a few pages this doesn't show well - with different background colours and all - so it can get confusing. But the girls' voices are relatively easy to differentiate anyway, so it didn't bother me much).
Anna is a clumsy and often lazy goof - traditionally not how a princess should be - but she has a big heart, and her love for her sister is as wonderfully presented in this book as it is in the film. She doesn't care what others might think of her. Unlike the regal Elsa, the future queen of Arendelle who, due to her snowy magic, has shut herself away from everyone, including her own sister. She remains aloof even after becoming queen; in fact more than ever this makes it even more crucial that she not let people in her life. Anna tries to get her big sister to come out of her "perfect" shell and play with her, unaware of Elsa's potentially dangerous power over ice and snow.
Elsa is my favourite character in the movie - a queen who isn't evil but only misunderstood? Epic win. She is just a fantastically-written, multi-layered character; a true study of an introvert and someone suffering from depression and anxiety. To see Queen Elsa drawn in fascinating artwork, and to read her viewpoint in purple verse, was great fun.
I want to talk a bit more about the artwork. The illustrator, Brittney Lee, is a visual development artist at Walt Disney Animation Studios. She had worked on 'Frozen', and it shows - shows what an awesome companion 'A Sister More Like Me' is to the highest-grossing animated film of all time. The cover in particular is attention-grabbing, with the smiling Anna hanging upside-down and Elsa looking up a little distance away with both love and pain. This symbolises the division in their personalities and their relationship, with one sister wanting to understand the other and their common wish for closeness if not for one's "curse". Their contrasting colour schemes and character designs make this more apparent. I also like how Anna is just hanging in the air like magic, while Elsa is shown to be much more grounded; funny considering that she's the one with icy powers.
In terms of story, 'A Sister More Like Me' is a nice representation of how two siblings wish the other could be more similar to themselves, so that they'll feel less lonely. Anna wishes for a sister who is also a friend (as a youngest sibling myself, I could relate to this, especially when the older sibling suddenly stops playing with and seeing the younger one: a very real part of growing up). Elsa may look like she prefers isolation with her secret, but perhaps deep down she wishes for a sister with a gift like hers, so that she'll not be alone in the world and would less likely hurt a friend with her powers.
But there is an important lesson taught to children here: That what you already have might be the best thing you could ever wish for. Change is scary, especially when it happens in the family. However it can be a good thing, like a learning curve in understanding how other people feel and act. Anna's and Elsa's differences are what will make them love each other all the better, for in one sister's eyes the other is interesting and special in her own way. They can get along side-by-side. Love is born out of understanding and dedication, and warm hugs!
'Frozen: A Sister More Like Me' - overall an adorable and magical title with fantastic art that focuses on the relationship between two awesome sisters who also happen to be princesses. Recommended for fans of the film - young and old - and parents looking for a read-along book with a unique and powerful message.
This is not something that children will forget anytime soon.
Final Score: 4.5/5
August 4, 2014
This book was incredibly cute! I absolutely loved reading through it. I have to admit that I bought it because I knew that the artwork was going to be gorgeous but the cute rhyming lines won me over, too. Anna and Elsa both have lines in this book. Each speak with a different color and font. They talk about their childhood as well as what they thought of the other when they were growing up together. Siblings can always be difficult with one another and this story really shows how you can be annoyed with someone for their differences one moment and love them for it the next.
I would really recommend for people of any age to pick up this book because of its incredible artwork. I love the work Brittney Lee does and can't wait to see more from her. Disney really outdid themselves with making sure that this one was going to look beautiful and made the right choice in using Brittney Lee again.
I think people of any age can get something out of this book. Of course younger children will adore hearing more from the princess and Queen but I also liked a little insight into the years that were skipped over during the 'Do You Want to Build a Snowman?' montage. The pictures show more of Anna and Elsa growing up and we learn more about their hobbies and personalities.
Overall, this was a fun read that I really enjoyed!
I would really recommend for people of any age to pick up this book because of its incredible artwork. I love the work Brittney Lee does and can't wait to see more from her. Disney really outdid themselves with making sure that this one was going to look beautiful and made the right choice in using Brittney Lee again.
I think people of any age can get something out of this book. Of course younger children will adore hearing more from the princess and Queen but I also liked a little insight into the years that were skipped over during the 'Do You Want to Build a Snowman?' montage. The pictures show more of Anna and Elsa growing up and we learn more about their hobbies and personalities.
Overall, this was a fun read that I really enjoyed!
May 22, 2014
I really don't know what family of a small child isn't going through the Frozen craze. I think we heard Let it Go sung 100 times over the course of a month. Our daughter is Elsa crazy and a Frozen fan. We were lucky enough to find this book in Barnes & Noble. I say lucky because any product Frozen related is off the shelves and soon and it's put out.
A Sister More Like Me is told from each sister POV, Anna and Elsa. One is messy and the other neat, one is elegant and the other breezy. With this in mind, we get a contrast of the two sisters on how they are different. More importantly, we learn (as they do) how the compliment each other.
I also would like to note that the illustration is amazing! It could be easy for Disney to keep using the same images directly from the movie over and over and over again. I've seen it done too many times with other brands. Lucky for the reader and the parents reading the book the images stylized and beautiful. I loved the story but I really LOVED the illustration.
So, if you have a Frozen fan at home, make sure to check out the latest book offered from Disney!
A Sister More Like Me is told from each sister POV, Anna and Elsa. One is messy and the other neat, one is elegant and the other breezy. With this in mind, we get a contrast of the two sisters on how they are different. More importantly, we learn (as they do) how the compliment each other.
I also would like to note that the illustration is amazing! It could be easy for Disney to keep using the same images directly from the movie over and over and over again. I've seen it done too many times with other brands. Lucky for the reader and the parents reading the book the images stylized and beautiful. I loved the story but I really LOVED the illustration.
So, if you have a Frozen fan at home, make sure to check out the latest book offered from Disney!
August 14, 2014
4 stars even just for the gorgeous illustration.
A rhyming picture book about Anna and Elsa growing up as polar (ha....because it's characters from Frozen...*courtesy rimshot*) opposites and eventually learning to love each others' differences. Cute story that probably almost any readers with siblings can relate to.
One thing I noticed that might be tricky for younger readers was the text; Anna and Elsa's dialogue are supposedly identifiable by color and font (one is "sloppy and rushed", the other is "neat and orderly" and the colors were blue and purple I think?), but I often found myself just reading it straight through and don't think the fonts and colors used were differentiated enough for a kid to tell apart. The sloppy text wasn't all that messy-looking. Kids who are color blind with blues and purples might also have a problem picking the colors apart.
A rhyming picture book about Anna and Elsa growing up as polar (ha....because it's characters from Frozen...*courtesy rimshot*) opposites and eventually learning to love each others' differences. Cute story that probably almost any readers with siblings can relate to.
One thing I noticed that might be tricky for younger readers was the text; Anna and Elsa's dialogue are supposedly identifiable by color and font (one is "sloppy and rushed", the other is "neat and orderly" and the colors were blue and purple I think?), but I often found myself just reading it straight through and don't think the fonts and colors used were differentiated enough for a kid to tell apart. The sloppy text wasn't all that messy-looking. Kids who are color blind with blues and purples might also have a problem picking the colors apart.
August 4, 2017
This version of Frozen is so much better than the film. It's all about Anna and Elsa without the underwhelming plot and half-baked side characters.
May 24, 2015
Beautifully illustrated story starring the Frozen sisters. Touching on aspects of the movie story and adding in extras to help enhance a child's love and understanding of the movie.
August 22, 2015
Adorable ryming story of Anna and Elsa :)
With amazing pictures
I loved it
With amazing pictures
I loved it
December 26, 2019
3.5 stars, perfect for children who have brothers or sisters :)
January 25, 2020
A 3 For Me.👌
The Book Is Okay It Is Very Similar To The Movie . I Felt Like I Kinda Wasted My Time Since I Already Watched Both Of The Movies Therefore I Rare It A 3...👌
The Book Is Okay It Is Very Similar To The Movie . I Felt Like I Kinda Wasted My Time Since I Already Watched Both Of The Movies Therefore I Rare It A 3...👌
September 23, 2021
OMOOO!! Beautiful and sweet rhyming storyy!!
November 12, 2017
This review was originally written for The Baby Bookworm. Visit us for new picture books reviews daily!
Hello, friends! Our book today is Frozen: A Sister More Like Me, written by Barbara Jean Hicks and illustrated by Brittney Lee, a beautiful companion to the Disney movie that explores the true meaning and value of sisterhood.
Told in rhyme, and from both Elsa and Anna’s perspectives, our story begins in a similar place as the movie: when the sisters were very little, they were quite close. And while not explicitly mentioning the events that caused Elsa to initially withdraw, the story then explores the other reason the sisters grew apart – they were very different. While Elsa was organized, academic, prim and reserved, Anna preferred to be free-spirited, spontaneous, and independent. Often, the girls would wonder what life would be like if they had a sister more like them. But as the events of the movie unfolded – Anna seeing Elsa’s incredible powers and Elsa seeing her sister’s courage and loyalty – the women realize that the sister they already have is all they could ever want, because they are perfect just as they are.
Of all the Disney tie-ins we’ve read recently, this may be my favorite so far. It not only captures the spirit of the movie it’s based on, but actually enhances it by giving more depth to the characters. What’s more, its story is incredibly relatable for siblings, especially sisters, showing that while they may often wish for a sibling more like themselves, it’s important to love family for their own talents, strengths and interests. The art is as lovely and animated as one would expect from a Disney book, and translates the 3D characters of Frozen into picture book form perfectly. The length is great, the dueling narrative was interesting, and JJ and I both enjoyed it. A fantastic read for Frozen fans and their families, and it’s Baby Bookworm approved!
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June 6, 2014
It's basically about the two princesses from "Frozen" learning to appreciate their differences.
I think this book would be very good read for siblings or even kids in general who need to learn about dealing with people who have different temperments then themselves (particularly if they are Frozen fans)
For a younger kid it would probably be helpful to be read with an adult, as both the character's talk in first person (with different text to tell the difference) and that might be a bit confusing.
It's a bit sad that this little-kid's picture book explains Elsa's character better then the movie was able to.
I really think the movie would have been better if the narrative was split evenly as it is in this book.
I think this book would be very good read for siblings or even kids in general who need to learn about dealing with people who have different temperments then themselves (particularly if they are Frozen fans)
For a younger kid it would probably be helpful to be read with an adult, as both the character's talk in first person (with different text to tell the difference) and that might be a bit confusing.
It's a bit sad that this little-kid's picture book explains Elsa's character better then the movie was able to.
I really think the movie would have been better if the narrative was split evenly as it is in this book.
May 25, 2019
Yes, parents are probably Frozen-ed out, but this is still a good one. Good message and lovely illustrations. I liked it both as an adult, and as a sister. My own sister and I are opposites in a lot of ways, so it's always a warm fuzzy with stories like this.
For a storytime book, it's certainly not a bad addition. The kids know the characters already, but this one focuses more on the sisterhood side of things than the story, brings something a little new in. Would be a great one for a storytime on family (especially brothers and sisters). Extra fun would be having two readers (or puppets?) available for the two narrative voices.
For a storytime book, it's certainly not a bad addition. The kids know the characters already, but this one focuses more on the sisterhood side of things than the story, brings something a little new in. Would be a great one for a storytime on family (especially brothers and sisters). Extra fun would be having two readers (or puppets?) available for the two narrative voices.
June 13, 2014
Fans of Frozen will love this book. Elsa and Anna discuss how they always used to want a sister more like them while growing up, but now that they're older they're starting to appreciate their differences. You get both Elsa and Anna's voices and the illustrations are beautiful. Plus, this is all told in a musical, sing-song rhyme. I'm only counting this as 4 stars because I don't see this being reread often on my part, but that could easily be different for super fans of the film.
September 17, 2017
I don't belong to the Frozen craze, but, the book is cute and great for small children.
It's written in rhyme and it teaches kids to love their siblings regardless of they differences in character. It does not follow the story or structure of the movie, but focuses in the relationship of the sisters.
The the illustrations of Britney Lee, visual development artist for Disney movies, are super cute, colourful and have this vintage-y spirit to them that give them tons of character.
It's written in rhyme and it teaches kids to love their siblings regardless of they differences in character. It does not follow the story or structure of the movie, but focuses in the relationship of the sisters.
The the illustrations of Britney Lee, visual development artist for Disney movies, are super cute, colourful and have this vintage-y spirit to them that give them tons of character.
December 2, 2013
my excitement for Disney has no limits xD
after seeing the amazing new Disney movie FROZEN I had to own this. =D
and I loved this short little story so very much <3
the Artwork is stunningly beautiful.
after seeing the amazing new Disney movie FROZEN I had to own this. =D
and I loved this short little story so very much <3
the Artwork is stunningly beautiful.
January 22, 2014
The kids were captivated by the book. The differing voices and perspectives made it hard for me to follow as I was reading it but the kids seemed to really like that part and caught on much quicker to whether it was Anna or Elsa talking. They loved it and I found it to be okay.
April 14, 2014
Beautiful illustrations. A very cute story. I like that this story shows a little more of their childhood life than we see in the movie, and the moral is very sweet at the end. This is a good picture book for young and older children because there is something for everyone to appreciate here.
November 3, 2015
Numpang baca di toko buku gara-gara nunggu bokap nyari tabloid lama banget *alesannya gak banget ya
Suka banget sama ceritanya. Gambarnya bagus. Recommended banget buat dibaca ke anak-anak pas mau tidur, atau buat anaknya baca sendiri. Apalagi buat penggemar Frozen.
Suka banget sama ceritanya. Gambarnya bagus. Recommended banget buat dibaca ke anak-anak pas mau tidur, atau buat anaknya baca sendiri. Apalagi buat penggemar Frozen.
January 11, 2014
I loved this picture book. Picked it up and read it very quickly. It was so sweet, I nearly cried.
April 9, 2014
Having just seen Frozen for the first time, I especially enjoyed this book. The illustrations are gorgeous and I loved the way the viewpoint of the story flipped between the two sisters.
January 25, 2015
I myself love this book as well as my daughter. It's a great book for sisters to learn to love each other despite their differences.
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