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Snowman Paul #1
My Snowman, Paul
Friendship and Fun in a Winter Wonderland!"The Snowman Paul book series will hook, engage and delight your little ones and make them fall in love with reading.." - Alinka Rutkowska, USA Today best-seller author.
over 700 five-star reviews on AmazonMom's Choice Gold Award winnerMoonbeam, Best Picture Book Series Silver Award winnerIn this introductory volume to the award-winning Snowman Paul series, Paul meets Dan for the first time, and they become best friends in an adventure-filled winter wonderland.This rhyming and gorgeously illustrated picture book will teach your little ones valuable life lessons in true friendship, resisting peer pressure, and being comfortable with who you are.It is a perfect bedtime story and is ideal for beginner readers. It makes a nice gift for all occasions, and it is fun to read again and again with your family."Looking to inspire your children to celebrate the magic of winter? Pick up My Snoman, Paul. Yossi Lapid makes winter come alive... Kids will love it, and so will parents! "., Vine Voice Amazon reviewerOrder your copy now!
over 700 five-star reviews on AmazonMom's Choice Gold Award winnerMoonbeam, Best Picture Book Series Silver Award winnerIn this introductory volume to the award-winning Snowman Paul series, Paul meets Dan for the first time, and they become best friends in an adventure-filled winter wonderland.This rhyming and gorgeously illustrated picture book will teach your little ones valuable life lessons in true friendship, resisting peer pressure, and being comfortable with who you are.It is a perfect bedtime story and is ideal for beginner readers. It makes a nice gift for all occasions, and it is fun to read again and again with your family."Looking to inspire your children to celebrate the magic of winter? Pick up My Snoman, Paul. Yossi Lapid makes winter come alive... Kids will love it, and so will parents! "., Vine Voice Amazon reviewerOrder your copy now!
33 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 1, 2016
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June 30, 2018
My Snowman, Paul is a great addition to your child's bookshelf!
I loved the bright purples within this book - all of the contrasting colours worked well in the soft setting. The art style itself was so soft and smooth, which was very nice on the eyes.
There's lots of rhyming in this book! Us, fuss, fun, anyone, etc! The rhyming scheme is definitely fun and enjoyable as you follow along with the story.
The main theme of this story seemed to be - do what you love no matter what other people say. Bill, the boy who thinks Snowmen are dumb, taunts Dan. When Dan's Mom tells him to go build a snowman anyway, he learns that it's great to do what you love even if other people don't see the fun in it. He even made a new best friend, Paul the snowman!
The book is very short (barely 15 pages) but is a nice, quick read for your children! It's cute, fun and tells a great lesson for all kids!
Four out of five stars!
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I loved the bright purples within this book - all of the contrasting colours worked well in the soft setting. The art style itself was so soft and smooth, which was very nice on the eyes.
There's lots of rhyming in this book! Us, fuss, fun, anyone, etc! The rhyming scheme is definitely fun and enjoyable as you follow along with the story.
The main theme of this story seemed to be - do what you love no matter what other people say. Bill, the boy who thinks Snowmen are dumb, taunts Dan. When Dan's Mom tells him to go build a snowman anyway, he learns that it's great to do what you love even if other people don't see the fun in it. He even made a new best friend, Paul the snowman!
The book is very short (barely 15 pages) but is a nice, quick read for your children! It's cute, fun and tells a great lesson for all kids!
Four out of five stars!
I found this book on Bookbub!
November 28, 2019
I first encountered Snowman Paul when I was gifted a copy of
Mother's Day with Snowman Paul
by the author. I enjoyed it, so I thought I'd try the first book in the series. While seeing the origins of the sentient snowman was interesting, I can't help but feel that My Snowman, Paul is a bit weaker in some ways. It's shorter, which doesn't leave many pages in which to tell the story (especially given that a number of them are taken up by advertising; only 20 pages are for the actual narrative). Bill, the bully, isn't really used as much as he could have been; he's merely a background presence to be avoided. Dan, the main character, goes outside to build a snowman, the snowman comes alive, the two play a little, and that's it.
The illustrations are charming and work well with the story. I just wish there'd been more of a plot to illustrate.
Overall, this was just okay. As a setup to the rest of the series, it's probably fine. But there's not a lot of plot here. I'd recommend trying one of the other books instead, as they likely have more of a story (Mother's Day with Snowman Paul certainly did).
The illustrations are charming and work well with the story. I just wish there'd been more of a plot to illustrate.
Overall, this was just okay. As a setup to the rest of the series, it's probably fine. But there's not a lot of plot here. I'd recommend trying one of the other books instead, as they likely have more of a story (Mother's Day with Snowman Paul certainly did).
February 12, 2017
Great messages for kids in this box set - don't cheat, apologise when you do wrong, make up for your mistakes, don't stop doing something you love because you are afraid of what people will say. Lovely watercolour illustrations and a good rhyme make this well worth reading to your children.
December 6, 2017
I read this to my 4 year old son and he loved it. The illustrations are colorful and gorgeous (almost look like watercolor painting) This short adorable story is about a boy who makes a snowman and that snowman comes alive. Now, my son wants to build a snowman!
November 2, 2018
A snowman and aboy
very short but extremely sweet. A young boy wants to build a snowman. But the man next door is nosey. After he builds the snowman it comes alive. He tells the boy dont worry about that nosey man. Lets have fun. Only worry about yourself.
very short but extremely sweet. A young boy wants to build a snowman. But the man next door is nosey. After he builds the snowman it comes alive. He tells the boy dont worry about that nosey man. Lets have fun. Only worry about yourself.
December 10, 2017
Lovely water colours and the story, a must read during the Christmas season
December 4, 2017
This adorable, simple read is one that young children would simply enjoy! The illustrations are welcoming, warming, and work well with the story at hand.
Written in simplistic language and in a rhyming fashion, I can see parents/teachers reading it with preschool and Kindergarten children. It could even be used a learning tool for simple poems for children to learn.
When Dan was worried about what a neighbor would think of his newfound friend, I found it both heartbreaking and endearing due to the outcome. In other words, this could be a nice introduction to friendship and what others may think/say to certain friends.
The only suggestion I would make is to keep the rhyming lines together on the same page rather than separating them. Written in AA, BB, CC, etc. rhyme, it was a bit of a challenge to find a rhythm when, for example, line C would be on one page and its rhyming partner C was on the other page.
Overall, I really enjoyed this read and it warmed my heart. I would recommend this read to early readers who enjoy rhymes, and to parents/teachers to read to young children!
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Written in simplistic language and in a rhyming fashion, I can see parents/teachers reading it with preschool and Kindergarten children. It could even be used a learning tool for simple poems for children to learn.
When Dan was worried about what a neighbor would think of his newfound friend, I found it both heartbreaking and endearing due to the outcome. In other words, this could be a nice introduction to friendship and what others may think/say to certain friends.
The only suggestion I would make is to keep the rhyming lines together on the same page rather than separating them. Written in AA, BB, CC, etc. rhyme, it was a bit of a challenge to find a rhythm when, for example, line C would be on one page and its rhyming partner C was on the other page.
Overall, I really enjoyed this read and it warmed my heart. I would recommend this read to early readers who enjoy rhymes, and to parents/teachers to read to young children!
https://bookloverblogs.com/2017/12/04...
May 13, 2018
This book so reminds me of the story/song Frosty the Snowman and another book I’ve reviewed, the pictures-only book from Raymond Briggs, The Snowman. This first book in the series calls out for a sequel with lovable Paul the Snowman. The other book in the series I just read was the timely Mother’s Day with Snowman Paul. Like Frosty and Briggs’ Snowman, Snowman Paul doesn’t care what others may judge him as and he lives his life purely from love. The watercolor illustrations are just gorgeous, and they capture the joy of Paul and Dan’s friendship. These books may be short, but they are long on heart and soul. I know it’s spring now, but let’s make every day a Snow(man Paul) day!
December 24, 2017
My Snowman, Paul is a book about a boy named Dan. He wanted to go out and play, but he was not fond of the bully Bill. However, this book focuses mainly on empowerment. Yes Bill may not have been the nicest of boys, but a good idea would be to ignore a bully.
What I loved about this book was the angle it was written from. While it did include Bill the bully, the main focus was on introducing a friendship. I loved the idea of giving children a positive view.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are mine and were in no way influenced by outside sources. I am a professional blogger at LittleLadyPlays
What I loved about this book was the angle it was written from. While it did include Bill the bully, the main focus was on introducing a friendship. I loved the idea of giving children a positive view.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are mine and were in no way influenced by outside sources. I am a professional blogger at LittleLadyPlays
January 20, 2021
I am in love with Paul and his human, Dan. This is a great book with a rhyming story for ages 0-11. Dan is in the house bored as all kids are on a snowy day. His mom suggests he build a snowman. "Snowmen aren't great," said Dan. He's also thinking of Bill the boy next door who is his bah him bug person. What he learns and does spans many books and this is the start of the series. Be warned...your child will probably want more. Is that you smiling at your child wanting more books. Yes!!
I found this book on a website for free for an honest review
I found this book on a website for free for an honest review
November 22, 2017
Read again and again
Wow! This is fantastic! I love the illustrations, the rhyming is fun for reading out loud, and it has a great theme. Don't mind what others think, especially when you want to make some fun. It kept the attention of my 3yr old and 1yr old. A very fun book to read again and again.
Wow! This is fantastic! I love the illustrations, the rhyming is fun for reading out loud, and it has a great theme. Don't mind what others think, especially when you want to make some fun. It kept the attention of my 3yr old and 1yr old. A very fun book to read again and again.
December 3, 2017
Yossi Lapid and Joanna Pasek bring to Paul the Snowman to life in a wonderful series of picture books about a little boy and his friend Paul. Each book in the series presents a child’s real-life problem and its solution in an adorable picture books for ages 4 to 8. This year the author has added Christmas with Snowman Paul.
March 6, 2018
All lovely, short story.
High quality watercolour illustrations inside. The text was clear and easy to read. Double click on the text to make it bigger, if desired. The story is told in rhyme. My only complaint disgusting was a bit short. However, there's a bonus free book offer inside.
High quality watercolour illustrations inside. The text was clear and easy to read. Double click on the text to make it bigger, if desired. The story is told in rhyme. My only complaint disgusting was a bit short. However, there's a bonus free book offer inside.
March 31, 2018
This is a cute picture book with very bright and colorful illustrations. On the Kindle this picture book doesn't allow you to zoom in like some picture books. But for this one it isn't required to see the story, items in the picture or read the text. The size of the text on the page is just about right.
March 7, 2017
I adored this book! The illustrations are charming and the reading rhythm is smooth. It moves along at a good speed for the age of the the intended audience and is a good length. Fun!
It is a free ebook right now!
It is a free ebook right now!
November 20, 2017
Loved it
The illustrations are so nice. I loved the story. I read it to my 6 year old daughter and she loved it too. Now she's begging me to buy the rest of the snowman books that go with this one.
The illustrations are so nice. I loved the story. I read it to my 6 year old daughter and she loved it too. Now she's begging me to buy the rest of the snowman books that go with this one.
November 22, 2017
Great for Reading With Beginning Readers
Grandson loved it! Really sparked his imagination. First, he wanted a live snowman, then thought pit’d be creepy, and finally decided it would be awesome.
Grandson loved it! Really sparked his imagination. First, he wanted a live snowman, then thought pit’d be creepy, and finally decided it would be awesome.
November 26, 2017
Lovely illustrations and an uplifting story
I was worried that my youngest might be too old for this book, but you're never too old for snow! Lovely short bedtime story, written in simple rhyming pattern.
I was worried that my youngest might be too old for this book, but you're never too old for snow! Lovely short bedtime story, written in simple rhyming pattern.
November 27, 2017
Cute story about being who you are despite what others think. Rhyming text and charming illustrations make this a fun (and short) winter read for your preschoolers. (Right now---November 27th---this sweet story is available for free in the Kindle Store.)
November 28, 2017
Soft, colorful graphics tell the story of a young boy who has been too much influenced by a 'friend.' A friend who keeps him from having fun. A magical snowman shows Paul that he can have fun and his fun might encourage his friend to join him.
December 30, 2017
Told in rhyme, this short story is cute. I wonder if there is more to the story in later books? The neighbor boy character seemed pretty flat, but maybe he is fleshed out more in later books. I would say that this a good book to read to your kids when you need something short and quick.
February 14, 2018
Quick and easy read
My kids love this book. They Especially love it since it rhymes. Cute fun snowman story with a underlying "stick up to bully's" and "you don't need to care about what others think" issues.
My kids love this book. They Especially love it since it rhymes. Cute fun snowman story with a underlying "stick up to bully's" and "you don't need to care about what others think" issues.
February 20, 2018
Darling Illustrations in this cute story
I read this to my three year old from my phone in the doctor's office. The illustrations were his favorite part of the book. The theme of the story was perhaps a bit older for him, but he listened and enjoyed meeting Paul the snowman.
I read this to my three year old from my phone in the doctor's office. The illustrations were his favorite part of the book. The theme of the story was perhaps a bit older for him, but he listened and enjoyed meeting Paul the snowman.
May 2, 2018
Cute short book. Fantastic art....I would love to read all of his books. They are very easthicallu pleasing to the eye.
Cute book. Short, but has lovely artwork and is a quick read...I would love to read all of his lovely books....
Cute book. Short, but has lovely artwork and is a quick read...I would love to read all of his lovely books....
June 20, 2018
Great book for beginning readers.
My daughter who is starting kindergarten in the fall, read most of this book on her own. She loved it. She really loved how Dan and Paul became best friends.
My daughter who is starting kindergarten in the fall, read most of this book on her own. She loved it. She really loved how Dan and Paul became best friends.
September 20, 2017
We are proud to announce that MY SNOWMAN PAUL by Yossi Lapid is a B.R.A.G.Medallion Honoree. This tells a reader that this book is well worth their time and money!
October 29, 2017
I thought this book was actually pretty awesome!
It was the best
It was just amazing
Sksms!zs!z! Susanna Susanna Hashanah Panamanian Hashanah knows n n n n n.
It was the best
It was just amazing
Sksms!zs!z! Susanna Susanna Hashanah Panamanian Hashanah knows n n n n n.
November 22, 2017
Very readable
My Chase was able to read this without any problems. Except he only wants to give half a star. But I really like it.
My Chase was able to read this without any problems. Except he only wants to give half a star. But I really like it.
December 11, 2017
Good
Good read. Liked all parts of book. I would recommend this book to my best friend- Zainab and my other friends.
Good read. Liked all parts of book. I would recommend this book to my best friend- Zainab and my other friends.
December 14, 2017
Fab
My little boy realy enjoyed listening to this story! ill be keeping an eye out for this author x x
My little boy realy enjoyed listening to this story! ill be keeping an eye out for this author x x
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