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The Curious Snowflake: A Parable
What happens to a snowflake when it falls?
To a snowflake, falling may be the scariest thing in the world, but the Curious Snowflake longs to know the truth. She travels throughout the Great Cloud, asking every snowflake she can what happens when they fall, and finds that, while everyone has ideas about it, none of them truly know.
Then the Curious Snowflakes falls herself and discovers the truth is more wonderful than anyone imagined.
A story of ideas, beliefs, and faith, The Curious Snowflake: A Parable is for anyone, young or old, who asks the big questions about life.
“What do you think?”
To a snowflake, falling may be the scariest thing in the world, but the Curious Snowflake longs to know the truth. She travels throughout the Great Cloud, asking every snowflake she can what happens when they fall, and finds that, while everyone has ideas about it, none of them truly know.
Then the Curious Snowflakes falls herself and discovers the truth is more wonderful than anyone imagined.
A story of ideas, beliefs, and faith, The Curious Snowflake: A Parable is for anyone, young or old, who asks the big questions about life.
“What do you think?”
- GenresFiction
30 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 18, 2010
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James C. Struck
2 books32 followersJames is an author and musician who writes urban and steampunk fantasy, philosophy, poetry, and every kind of music under the sun. He holds a BA in Music Composition from Columbia College Chicago and is active in community theater. James is happily married with three grown children and lives in the Illinois Valley area.
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May 5, 2016
There are some books that you read and enjoy but they do not leave a lasting impression on you; you end up forgetting them sooner or later. There are other books, though, which find a way to crawl and creep into your heart and become your companions. I feel such an utter delight whenever I encounter such a book and "The Curious Snowflake" is definitely one of those.
I am always amazed when such a short book can manage to have such a big impact on its reader. I really enjoyed its format and writing style. As a parable, it had the form of a fairy tale, with many phrases being repeated and so many hidden (or not so hidden) messages to be discovered.
The Curious Snowflake could be anyone of us, since we all find ourselves wondering about "what happens after we fall". Fueled by curiosity and the constant need to learn things in the course of its life, our snowflake embarks on a journey which will reveal to her much more than she initially thought. It reminded me a lot of Richard Bach's "Jonathan Livingston Seagull", as they both address many similar issues. I would highly recommend this story to both children and adults, as it is such a beautiful and thought-provoking tale.
A copy was very kindly provided to me by the publisher via NetGalley.
I am always amazed when such a short book can manage to have such a big impact on its reader. I really enjoyed its format and writing style. As a parable, it had the form of a fairy tale, with many phrases being repeated and so many hidden (or not so hidden) messages to be discovered.
The Curious Snowflake could be anyone of us, since we all find ourselves wondering about "what happens after we fall". Fueled by curiosity and the constant need to learn things in the course of its life, our snowflake embarks on a journey which will reveal to her much more than she initially thought. It reminded me a lot of Richard Bach's "Jonathan Livingston Seagull", as they both address many similar issues. I would highly recommend this story to both children and adults, as it is such a beautiful and thought-provoking tale.
A copy was very kindly provided to me by the publisher via NetGalley.
December 20, 2014
UPDATED ON 12/20/2014
Now Includes Author Interview
“The Curious Snowflake”….A heartfelt and unforgettable story…a parable of religious and spiritual beliefs, written in a style of …who would of guess it…a children’s story. The theme of one’s search for spiritually and the meaning of life as it relates to truth, trust, and love spoke to me in such a way, that I was actually amazed that this was a Children’s Book.
In many ways, we often learn that the greatest obstacle in life is Ourselves… our Ego telling us that the possible is impossible.
Some of you might read this book and think it’s about death…and you’re correct.
Some of you might read this book and think it’s about birth… and you’re correct as well.
Some of you might read this book and think it’s about finding God…you’re correct too.
And others might read this book and think it’s about Buddhism…and you’re also correct.
Actually this book is the mirror of your life, what you get out of it… is the answers you are seeking. Regardless of what your religion and spiritual beliefs are…this book is about claiming your right to live your life...and find and define..and create...the meaning of “Life.” The questions and the answers to the mystery of life start and end with us.
The Curious Snowflake asked the question…What happens when a snowflake falls? Dissatisfied with the response she started her quest to find the answer until eventually she did fall...but not before she was told that she must look within herself for the answers she is seeking. What this book teaches us is there is no wrong or right answer in life...only the answers that speak to us spiritually...those are the answers that will guide us to the truth we are seeking.
What an extraordinary message for a children’s book...And of course we invited James Struck to our “Author Interview Series” and learned some interesting things about the author and the book.
I also loved this book so much I had to create a Book Trailer, so don’t forget to check out the Book Trailer for “The Curious Snowflake” posted at the bottom of this interview or go to Myoho Sisters YouTube Channel.
{Author Interview with Nerisa and James C. Struck}
Nerisa E. Waterman: What was your childhood like? What did you do for fun? Any unusual hobbies?
James C Struck: I am the youngest of a big family (8 siblings), so needless to say quiet and solitude were not parts of my childhood. My mother, bless her pointed little head, is one of the most ridiculously creative people I’ve ever known, and she always encouraged any sort of creativity I or my siblings wanted to take up. My first love is actually music, not writing. I sing, play piano, can plunk around on about half a dozen other instruments, and I’ve been performing in front of people since I was about 9 years old.
Nerisa E. Waterman: Were you an avid reader as a child? If so, what genres of books did you enjoy reading? Any Specific favorites?
James C Struck: Avid would be putting it delicately. I remember reading “To Kill A Mockingbird” in school and coming across the part where Scout compares reading to breathing and just nodding in agreement. I was literate by the age of 4 and devouring novels by the time I was 10. As for preferences, I always leaned toward genre fiction when I was young, especially fantasy. My favorites were most of the expected ones, Tolkien, Zelazny and such. As I’ve gotten older I’ve become more philosophical. I find religions fascinating and I’ve studied nearly all the major ones in depth. None are perfect, but Taoism is pretty close. Tao Te Ching is a wonderful glittering gem of a book, can’t recommend it enough.
Nerisa E. Waterman: What was it that started you on your writing path?
James C Struck: Oddly, despite my love of the written word, being a writer is something that never even occurred to me until I was in college. I cannot point to any particular event or moment when I decided to write, merely that one day it seemed appropriate. There were words in my head, they wanted out. During those days I mostly wrote poetry, I think because the short length allowed me to power through my insecurities and doubts. I never tackled anything longer until I was in my late 20s, and only in the last 5 years have I had any real success with it.
Nerisa E. Waterman: How did the idea for this book come to you?
James C Struck: The original idea came to me sometime in 2006. My mother was big on reading to us when we were young, and one of my favorites was The Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling. If you’re not familiar, it is a collection of utterly charming children’s stories, mostly starring animals. My favorite was one called The Elephant’s Child, about a young elephant who “was full of ‘satiable curiosity” and drove everyone nuts with his questions. One day I was thinking about this old story (my wife and I had just found out we were expecting our third child and I was looking forward to her and her brother getting old enough to enjoy the book) and it collided with another idea. I’d been on one of my philosophical kicks, reading a lot of New Age stuff, and one image you run into a lot in that genre is souls as snowflakes, unique in shape but the same in substance. These two ideas came together in my head and The Curious Snowflake was born. All full of excitement, I grabbed a pen and started to write. It fizzled. Utterly.
So I shelved the idea, but it stayed in the back of my mind for the next four years. Then one day I was listening to an audiobook of Neale Donald Walsch’s “With God” series and came across the same snowflake soul image. Suddenly that old idea came soaring out of my subconscious with a big old DONE sign on it, and for the next week and a half I was a man obsessed. My wife tells me I was completely impossible to live with during that time because I was off in another world. I knocked out the first draft of TCS in 9 days, and during that time I did nothing but write, think about writing, or (not joking) dream about writing. Never before or since has an idea consumed me so much. I felt like a gazelle being dragged off by a lion.
Nerisa E. Waterman: Is there a message within the pages of your book that you hope readers will discover?
James C Struck: TCS is a story of ideas. If I had to put it simply, I would just quote the final line of the book: “What do you think?” We live in a world of competing spiritual concepts, each claiming complete and perfect authority, and look at the result. But what if the point of life is not to live up to some sort of external ideal, but to create an internal ideal, measure ourselves against it, and then either judge ourselves or, horror of horrors, change our ideals? What if it’s all up to us? What would that mean, and what kind of a world could we create around such a life concept? I know… a lot to ask from a 30 page picture book. :-)
Nerisa E. Waterman: Do you have any words of wisdom you would like to share with aspiring Authors?
James C Struck: Two words: keep writing. Even if it’s only a page a day, or even just a paragraph, keep writing. Even when you’re sick or depressed or exhausted, keep writing. Even when you hate every word you put down, especially then, KEEP WRITING. Because later you will go back to those words that you hated and find that they are far better than you imagined.
Nerisa E. Waterman: James C Struck thank you so much for being a part of my interview series.
My Full Review: http://myohosisters.webs.com/apps/blo...-
My Book Trailer for The Curious Snowflake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXPFn...
Now Includes Author Interview
“The Curious Snowflake”….A heartfelt and unforgettable story…a parable of religious and spiritual beliefs, written in a style of …who would of guess it…a children’s story. The theme of one’s search for spiritually and the meaning of life as it relates to truth, trust, and love spoke to me in such a way, that I was actually amazed that this was a Children’s Book.
In many ways, we often learn that the greatest obstacle in life is Ourselves… our Ego telling us that the possible is impossible.
Some of you might read this book and think it’s about death…and you’re correct.
Some of you might read this book and think it’s about birth… and you’re correct as well.
Some of you might read this book and think it’s about finding God…you’re correct too.
And others might read this book and think it’s about Buddhism…and you’re also correct.
Actually this book is the mirror of your life, what you get out of it… is the answers you are seeking. Regardless of what your religion and spiritual beliefs are…this book is about claiming your right to live your life...and find and define..and create...the meaning of “Life.” The questions and the answers to the mystery of life start and end with us.
The Curious Snowflake asked the question…What happens when a snowflake falls? Dissatisfied with the response she started her quest to find the answer until eventually she did fall...but not before she was told that she must look within herself for the answers she is seeking. What this book teaches us is there is no wrong or right answer in life...only the answers that speak to us spiritually...those are the answers that will guide us to the truth we are seeking.
What an extraordinary message for a children’s book...And of course we invited James Struck to our “Author Interview Series” and learned some interesting things about the author and the book.
I also loved this book so much I had to create a Book Trailer, so don’t forget to check out the Book Trailer for “The Curious Snowflake” posted at the bottom of this interview or go to Myoho Sisters YouTube Channel.
{Author Interview with Nerisa and James C. Struck}
Nerisa E. Waterman: What was your childhood like? What did you do for fun? Any unusual hobbies?
James C Struck: I am the youngest of a big family (8 siblings), so needless to say quiet and solitude were not parts of my childhood. My mother, bless her pointed little head, is one of the most ridiculously creative people I’ve ever known, and she always encouraged any sort of creativity I or my siblings wanted to take up. My first love is actually music, not writing. I sing, play piano, can plunk around on about half a dozen other instruments, and I’ve been performing in front of people since I was about 9 years old.
Nerisa E. Waterman: Were you an avid reader as a child? If so, what genres of books did you enjoy reading? Any Specific favorites?
James C Struck: Avid would be putting it delicately. I remember reading “To Kill A Mockingbird” in school and coming across the part where Scout compares reading to breathing and just nodding in agreement. I was literate by the age of 4 and devouring novels by the time I was 10. As for preferences, I always leaned toward genre fiction when I was young, especially fantasy. My favorites were most of the expected ones, Tolkien, Zelazny and such. As I’ve gotten older I’ve become more philosophical. I find religions fascinating and I’ve studied nearly all the major ones in depth. None are perfect, but Taoism is pretty close. Tao Te Ching is a wonderful glittering gem of a book, can’t recommend it enough.
Nerisa E. Waterman: What was it that started you on your writing path?
James C Struck: Oddly, despite my love of the written word, being a writer is something that never even occurred to me until I was in college. I cannot point to any particular event or moment when I decided to write, merely that one day it seemed appropriate. There were words in my head, they wanted out. During those days I mostly wrote poetry, I think because the short length allowed me to power through my insecurities and doubts. I never tackled anything longer until I was in my late 20s, and only in the last 5 years have I had any real success with it.
Nerisa E. Waterman: How did the idea for this book come to you?
James C Struck: The original idea came to me sometime in 2006. My mother was big on reading to us when we were young, and one of my favorites was The Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling. If you’re not familiar, it is a collection of utterly charming children’s stories, mostly starring animals. My favorite was one called The Elephant’s Child, about a young elephant who “was full of ‘satiable curiosity” and drove everyone nuts with his questions. One day I was thinking about this old story (my wife and I had just found out we were expecting our third child and I was looking forward to her and her brother getting old enough to enjoy the book) and it collided with another idea. I’d been on one of my philosophical kicks, reading a lot of New Age stuff, and one image you run into a lot in that genre is souls as snowflakes, unique in shape but the same in substance. These two ideas came together in my head and The Curious Snowflake was born. All full of excitement, I grabbed a pen and started to write. It fizzled. Utterly.
So I shelved the idea, but it stayed in the back of my mind for the next four years. Then one day I was listening to an audiobook of Neale Donald Walsch’s “With God” series and came across the same snowflake soul image. Suddenly that old idea came soaring out of my subconscious with a big old DONE sign on it, and for the next week and a half I was a man obsessed. My wife tells me I was completely impossible to live with during that time because I was off in another world. I knocked out the first draft of TCS in 9 days, and during that time I did nothing but write, think about writing, or (not joking) dream about writing. Never before or since has an idea consumed me so much. I felt like a gazelle being dragged off by a lion.
Nerisa E. Waterman: Is there a message within the pages of your book that you hope readers will discover?
James C Struck: TCS is a story of ideas. If I had to put it simply, I would just quote the final line of the book: “What do you think?” We live in a world of competing spiritual concepts, each claiming complete and perfect authority, and look at the result. But what if the point of life is not to live up to some sort of external ideal, but to create an internal ideal, measure ourselves against it, and then either judge ourselves or, horror of horrors, change our ideals? What if it’s all up to us? What would that mean, and what kind of a world could we create around such a life concept? I know… a lot to ask from a 30 page picture book. :-)
Nerisa E. Waterman: Do you have any words of wisdom you would like to share with aspiring Authors?
James C Struck: Two words: keep writing. Even if it’s only a page a day, or even just a paragraph, keep writing. Even when you’re sick or depressed or exhausted, keep writing. Even when you hate every word you put down, especially then, KEEP WRITING. Because later you will go back to those words that you hated and find that they are far better than you imagined.
Nerisa E. Waterman: James C Struck thank you so much for being a part of my interview series.
My Full Review: http://myohosisters.webs.com/apps/blo...-
My Book Trailer for The Curious Snowflake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXPFn...
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May 4, 2016Review: THE CURIOUS SNOWFLAKE
An engaging fable for adults as well as children [for who among us isn't curious and adventurous at heart?), THE CURIOUS SNOWFLAKE is a parable and at its precious heart is the lesson First Flake imparts to Curious Snowflake: the truth is in your heart. Listen to it.
This is an adorable story for parents and grands to read to their young ones. Adults, read for yourselves and find you are nodding wisely throughout.
An engaging fable for adults as well as children [for who among us isn't curious and adventurous at heart?), THE CURIOUS SNOWFLAKE is a parable and at its precious heart is the lesson First Flake imparts to Curious Snowflake: the truth is in your heart. Listen to it.
This is an adorable story for parents and grands to read to their young ones. Adults, read for yourselves and find you are nodding wisely throughout.
March 20, 2026
I met James at a local Author's Fair, and the book immediately grabbed my attention. It's a quick read with a lot of heart. A beautiful reminder about the power of curiosity, persistence, and remembering that we are all a part of something bigger. Absolutely loved it.
January 15, 2016
I just finished reading The Curious Snowflake by James C. Struck. My first impression, based solely on the title and the cover design, was that this would be a quick,lighthearted read. Well, you know the saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover”? Yeah, that.
Don’t get me wrong; it was quick, and it was for the most part lighthearted, but it was so much more than that.
The story follows Curious Snowflake as she travels through the Great Cloud, asking all the other snowflakes her deep questions of life, the most important being, “What happens when we fall?” It seems that no one has the answer to her questions, and they all grow tired of her questioning. It seems she will never find the answer to her questions, until she meets First Flake. First Flake is the only one who doesn’t grow tired of her never-ending quest for answers, and it is First Flake who gives her not the answers she seeks, but the answers she needs.
This is a children’s book, but it’s also an adult book. The story line is simple enough that a child can follow it with no trouble, and the fact that most of the characters a re snowflakes will appeal to almost every young person one might know. Older children especially will relate to the emotions felt by the snowflake as she travels through the Great Cloud seeking answers to her questions and is at times accepted and at times rejected by the other snowflakes.
But you don’t have to be a child to appreciate this book. The themes woven through the story are universal, and even adults will be able to relate to the Curious Snowflake’s desire to answer her deepest questions, as well as fit in with those around her as she discovers who she is. There is also a spiritual undertone throughout the book that will resonate with anyone who seeks to develop their own spirituality, and the broad themes allow the story to be enjoyed by those of many different faith traditions.
I thought this would be a once-and-done read, but there is a depth to this book that will make me want to pick it up again at some point to see what I may have missed the first time around.
Don’t get me wrong; it was quick, and it was for the most part lighthearted, but it was so much more than that.
The story follows Curious Snowflake as she travels through the Great Cloud, asking all the other snowflakes her deep questions of life, the most important being, “What happens when we fall?” It seems that no one has the answer to her questions, and they all grow tired of her questioning. It seems she will never find the answer to her questions, until she meets First Flake. First Flake is the only one who doesn’t grow tired of her never-ending quest for answers, and it is First Flake who gives her not the answers she seeks, but the answers she needs.
This is a children’s book, but it’s also an adult book. The story line is simple enough that a child can follow it with no trouble, and the fact that most of the characters a re snowflakes will appeal to almost every young person one might know. Older children especially will relate to the emotions felt by the snowflake as she travels through the Great Cloud seeking answers to her questions and is at times accepted and at times rejected by the other snowflakes.
But you don’t have to be a child to appreciate this book. The themes woven through the story are universal, and even adults will be able to relate to the Curious Snowflake’s desire to answer her deepest questions, as well as fit in with those around her as she discovers who she is. There is also a spiritual undertone throughout the book that will resonate with anyone who seeks to develop their own spirituality, and the broad themes allow the story to be enjoyed by those of many different faith traditions.
I thought this would be a once-and-done read, but there is a depth to this book that will make me want to pick it up again at some point to see what I may have missed the first time around.
May 10, 2016
When I first saw this book, I thought it was just a cute children's story, but was I wrong. This book can be read by all ages and based upon your age and maturity, you will be able to draw different things from it.
The basic question that The Curious Snowflake wants an answer to is: "What happens when we fall?" She asks all the various types of snowflakes in the Great Cloud and does not think they answer her question. As well, they get quickly tired of her questions and want her to stop. She continues her questioning of others including The First Flake and eventually after she falls, The Ocean. During her quest she learns that she must find her answers from within.
This little parable could be about Life after death, it could be about our existence and purpose on earth, maybe it is about spirituality. All of these are correct based upon your experiences and your interpretation. A quick, but profound read.
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
The basic question that The Curious Snowflake wants an answer to is: "What happens when we fall?" She asks all the various types of snowflakes in the Great Cloud and does not think they answer her question. As well, they get quickly tired of her questions and want her to stop. She continues her questioning of others including The First Flake and eventually after she falls, The Ocean. During her quest she learns that she must find her answers from within.
This little parable could be about Life after death, it could be about our existence and purpose on earth, maybe it is about spirituality. All of these are correct based upon your experiences and your interpretation. A quick, but profound read.
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
March 30, 2016
As deep and profound a story as any that I have been proud to share with my children. The lessons so adeptly shown in this tale, from the different groups of snowflakes to the First Flake, to the Ocean, so many parallels can be drawn and so many quality conversations can be started from the wisdom of this parable.
To quote the Ocean from this story: “Precisely, dearest child. That is the difference between good and right. Right is based upon a choice, a decision to live a certain way and to stick to it. It is related to good and connected to it, but it is not the same.”
It is my contention that reading this book, sharing it with those closest and dearest to you is right, and that is connected to good - connected to the good that will grow in the minds and lives of young readers that can take the lessons and messages here and allow their minds to grow.
To quote the Ocean from this story: “Precisely, dearest child. That is the difference between good and right. Right is based upon a choice, a decision to live a certain way and to stick to it. It is related to good and connected to it, but it is not the same.”
It is my contention that reading this book, sharing it with those closest and dearest to you is right, and that is connected to good - connected to the good that will grow in the minds and lives of young readers that can take the lessons and messages here and allow their minds to grow.
May 9, 2016
A very unique little book, highly philosophical. I was intrigued by the story from the very first page, a curious snowflake with lots and lots of questions, the most pressing, what happens to a snowflake when it falls. I liked all the philosophical discourse and the way the story touches on the water cycle. While I could imagine this book to make a really great classroom read aloud, I am not sure how independent young readers will respond to the story. Will they comprehend? Will they have the patience to stay with the story? I wish there were some accompanying illustrations (maybe there will be since I only saw the ARC).
December 12, 2014
The Curious Snowflake is a beautiful parable for our times. It perfectly parallels the journey individuals can go through finding their way ‘home’ again, wherever home happens to be for them. It reminds us that we are all born of ‘one’ and will return to that state again, before making our next journey into this thing we call life, the learn yet more lessons.
I am sure that everyone can take something away from this little book, whether they are 9 or 90 – it will speak to both the child and the wise person within each of us.
I am sure that everyone can take something away from this little book, whether they are 9 or 90 – it will speak to both the child and the wise person within each of us.
May 8, 2016
I WANT TO READ THIS BOOK TO MY CHILDREN IN THE FUTURE (well, if I'm going to have them).
“Why do you ask so many questions?” said the other snowflakes. “Why are you always so curious?”
“Because,” the Curious Snowflake replied, “everything around us is so wonderful— I just want to understand it all!”
“Why do you ask so many questions?” said the other snowflakes. “Why are you always so curious?”
“Because,” the Curious Snowflake replied, “everything around us is so wonderful— I just want to understand it all!”
March 5, 2016
Loved this book and can't wait to read with my children when they are a little older ... Such a lovely story with some big questions for kids and adults alike! Beautiful.
June 29, 2018
My children love these little books. They thoroughly enjoy each and every story, as if they are all unique and individual without any cause for similarity among them. Even though sometimes, they might seem tedious and repetitive to me as a parent, I do enjoy being able to read short-stories to my children that are clean and respective.
September 2, 2018
Great for readers who have enjoyed Max Lucado's children's stories, this little parable will touch your heart and you will want to read it again and again. I love this type of story that is simple enough for children and deep enough for adults to enjoy as well.
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley.
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley.
March 8, 2019
Makes you pause and think
Takes the reader on a curious but enlightening journey. I quickly wanted to join the snowflake and get the answers with him/her. After reflecting on all of his/her journey I will reread this book soon to more clearly see and linger on the embedded lessons of life that were there but often missed on the journey.
Takes the reader on a curious but enlightening journey. I quickly wanted to join the snowflake and get the answers with him/her. After reflecting on all of his/her journey I will reread this book soon to more clearly see and linger on the embedded lessons of life that were there but often missed on the journey.
December 26, 2019
The Curious Snowflake by James C. Struck
One snowflake needs to find out about things and asks hundreds of questions. One time she asks what happens with they fall. They live in the Great Cloud and she goes to find out...
She travels to other sections of the great cloud and asks many others....
Acknowledgements and dedication at the end with a note from the author.
One snowflake needs to find out about things and asks hundreds of questions. One time she asks what happens with they fall. They live in the Great Cloud and she goes to find out...
She travels to other sections of the great cloud and asks many others....
Acknowledgements and dedication at the end with a note from the author.
December 14, 2017
Oh my goodness, this totally made me cry. It was so, so cute and well thought out!
January 17, 2018
Enjoyable read.
August 1, 2019
A great story using the analogy of a snowflake to help with understanding our Soul. An easy afternoon read. I truly enjoyed the story and the message.
May 25, 2016
This is a new age parable written like a children's story about a curious snowflake who wants to know what it is like to fall. She goes to several different groups of snowflakes and each group strives for a different value - beauty, goodness etc..., and even though the curious snowflake is not the same shape as them, they eventually recognize her diligence and feel that she has attained their value, but they are angry when she goes to explore other groups. Parts of it were quite repetitive, which is good for toddlers and preschoolers, but I think this book would appeal more to older children in elementary school and above and they may not like the repetition. I also would have liked to see it illustrated. A good illustrator could have a lot of fun with it and it could be quite lovely and I think that would add to the book's appeal. I received this book free to review from Netgalley.
May 6, 2016
The curious snowflake asks the same questions so many of us want answers to. Where do we come from? What is the purpose of our existence? Her questions lead her on a journey through the Great Cloud, where she encounters different snowflakes, each one with a theory of his own.
What I really liked about this book was the fairytale-like tone of the story as well as the very endearing snowflake who serves as the main character.
The one thing I would say I enjoyed less was the repetitiveness of the scenes and the general message of the book.
Overall though, this was one of those stories that are likely to delight adults and children both.
What I really liked about this book was the fairytale-like tone of the story as well as the very endearing snowflake who serves as the main character.
The one thing I would say I enjoyed less was the repetitiveness of the scenes and the general message of the book.
Overall though, this was one of those stories that are likely to delight adults and children both.
March 27, 2017
Water Cycle and Lesson and Social Commentary
This book's beautiful simplicity discusses complex concepts in a constant growing world. With its easy to understand message of acceptance, patience, and understanding people of all ages can appreciate. The poetically repetitive dialogue and sentences possess a charming Eric Carle flair. I would love to see an illustrated version of the book someday!
This book's beautiful simplicity discusses complex concepts in a constant growing world. With its easy to understand message of acceptance, patience, and understanding people of all ages can appreciate. The poetically repetitive dialogue and sentences possess a charming Eric Carle flair. I would love to see an illustrated version of the book someday!
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