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Snow Ghost: The Most Heartwarming Picture Book of the Year
Snow Ghost came whispering out of the air,"Oh, for a home to be happy – but where?"Flying through the swirling, snow-filled skies, Snow Ghost searches for a place to call home, swooping gracefully over the whirling traffic of town, winding her way through the dense, tangled wood and to the top of the blustery hill. Then on the quiet calm of the moors, she sees a girl and a boy playing. She breathes magic and sparkle into their play until it's time for them to stumble back home to bed. And while shimmers of moonlight cast their glittering light, Snow Ghost curls herself round the roof of the farmhouse. She has found her happy home at last.A timeless story of hope and belonging, perfect for sharing with loved ones this winter.This audio-enabled edition comes with a gorgeous reading by Sarah Ovens, along with music and sound effects.
32 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 1, 2020
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May 1, 2022
3.5 stars
Very lovely illustrations and a nice enough story. The Snow Ghost is swirling through the sky looking for somewhere to stay. It's a nice, simple idea, although the story did feel like it needed a bit more to it, the read felt too short.
Another reviewer mentioned they found this seemed if it were trying to be like The Snowman, it did seem that way to me too, the back garden scene and even the house itself did have too many similarities.
Very lovely illustrations and a nice enough story. The Snow Ghost is swirling through the sky looking for somewhere to stay. It's a nice, simple idea, although the story did feel like it needed a bit more to it, the read felt too short.
Another reviewer mentioned they found this seemed if it were trying to be like The Snowman, it did seem that way to me too, the back garden scene and even the house itself did have too many similarities.
July 7, 2020
Snow Ghost is a beautiful book about a shimmering snow ghost who was trying to find a place to rest. She wanted a home where people would welcome her and have fun.
She travelled the land until she came across a farm with children having fun in the field. When she lays her snow she knows from their expressions and laughter that she has found the right place.
The book is told in a rhyming manner and even though it is about something ice cold the book gives off this warm, loving feeling. The words are kept to a minimum so it would be a good book for a new reader.
The illustrations are outstanding and really capture the essence of the book and the snow-filled land looks amazing. The dark colours are emphasised by the glistening white of the snow and the children are so adorable.
This would make a superb bedtime story for wintertime, especially once there is snow on the ground. I adored this book and I can see lots of children adoring it too.
She travelled the land until she came across a farm with children having fun in the field. When she lays her snow she knows from their expressions and laughter that she has found the right place.
The book is told in a rhyming manner and even though it is about something ice cold the book gives off this warm, loving feeling. The words are kept to a minimum so it would be a good book for a new reader.
The illustrations are outstanding and really capture the essence of the book and the snow-filled land looks amazing. The dark colours are emphasised by the glistening white of the snow and the children are so adorable.
This would make a superb bedtime story for wintertime, especially once there is snow on the ground. I adored this book and I can see lots of children adoring it too.
February 1, 2021
Absolutely freaking adorable omg 🥺💙❄️
September 27, 2020
A wintery picture book. Snow Ghost is looking for somewhere to call home but she knows that most people will reject her. She eventually finds two children playing out in the snow and decides that is where she will stay.
I’m not really sure who or what Snow Ghost is. Is she a spirit or is she just the snowstorm? What do the children see or experience when they ‘play’ with her? I felt this was trying to replicate the scene in the Snowman when he dances with the other snowmen and the boy, but this doesn’t come anywhere close.
I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I’m not really sure who or what Snow Ghost is. Is she a spirit or is she just the snowstorm? What do the children see or experience when they ‘play’ with her? I felt this was trying to replicate the scene in the Snowman when he dances with the other snowmen and the boy, but this doesn’t come anywhere close.
I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
July 16, 2020
Snow Ghost will make winter nights a delight for both children and the adults! I enjoyed reading this excellently illustrated children's book, and I immediately reread it.
Diana Mayo's illustrations are truly magical, and I especially liked her colour scheme. I love all these subdued hues and gentle strokes. Oh, and how melodious the words are with the illustrations. Tony Mitton's soft sentences beautifully rhyme, and it makes you want to read more. If you are looking for an adorable children's book, look no further.
Diana Mayo's illustrations are truly magical, and I especially liked her colour scheme. I love all these subdued hues and gentle strokes. Oh, and how melodious the words are with the illustrations. Tony Mitton's soft sentences beautifully rhyme, and it makes you want to read more. If you are looking for an adorable children's book, look no further.
October 30, 2020
Snow Ghost is a wonderful story about finding our place in life.
Snow Ghost has been constantly moving and searching for a place to call home. Her story is written using rhyming sentences which create a gentle lullaby and flow to the words. The illustrations are absolutely beautiful and capture the peace of the story.
A charming book that will appeal to children and parents alike.
Snow Ghost has been constantly moving and searching for a place to call home. Her story is written using rhyming sentences which create a gentle lullaby and flow to the words. The illustrations are absolutely beautiful and capture the peace of the story.
A charming book that will appeal to children and parents alike.
October 2, 2020
"Snow Ghost came shimmering out of the air, searching for somewhere to settle but where?"
Beautifully wintery rhyming couplets flow so smoothly, that words seem to float, drift and glide like gentle snowfall.
Snow Ghost is a wonderful concept for young children. The idea that the snow is a figure of a woman, almost like an angel who roams the wintery landscape and chooses to settle where there is safety, calm, laughter and joy is so enchanting. Snow is like a magical friend for children to play with and this is personified perfectly in the story.
Flying through the wintery skies, Snow Ghost roams, searching for a place to settle. She swoops gracefully over the twinkling lights of town and winds her way through a dense, tangled wood and to the top of the blustery hill. Then high up on the moors, she sees a small farm house and a little boy and girl playing. The winter air rings with their excited whoops and shouts and on hearing the children's laughter, Snow Ghost knows she has found a place to call home. She breathes magic and sparkle into their play, swishing and swirling around them as they make snow angels .
The light begins to fade and it's time for the weary children to stumble inside and fall into their beds, happily exhausted. While the children dream and shimmers of moonlight cast their glittering light, Snow Ghost lays down on the roof of the farmhouse to rest and the snowy landscape sleeps in contentment.
I am really eager to see a physical copy of the book to see the illustrations really shimmer and shine. I am sure there are going to be a few foil touches on the hardcover version that will make this book glisten like freshly fallen snow. I could see myself using the illustrations as a stimulus for some wonderful wintery artwork with my Year 1 class - I'm thinking watercolour washes, chalk pastels and a few carefully chosen sequin embellishments for added sparkle.
Even the end pages are exquisite! Delicately detailed leaves appear throughout the book and they brought back lovely memories of the dried Lunaria or 'Honesty' leaves that used to be used on Winter displays when I was at primary school. It's prompted me to look for some for my own classroom for the winter season and this book would be great beside them. I'm already getting excited about a small world set up to go with it - carefully chosen woodland animals, trees, a tiny farmhouse and miniature children.
With only 13 weeks to Christmas, this book would be a great addition to a seasonal collection, yet versatile enough to be used throughout winter as there are no references to Christmas in either the narrative or illustrations.
With thanks to NetGalley and Bloomsbury Children's Books for allowing me to review a digital copy of the book in advance of publication.
Beautifully wintery rhyming couplets flow so smoothly, that words seem to float, drift and glide like gentle snowfall.
Snow Ghost is a wonderful concept for young children. The idea that the snow is a figure of a woman, almost like an angel who roams the wintery landscape and chooses to settle where there is safety, calm, laughter and joy is so enchanting. Snow is like a magical friend for children to play with and this is personified perfectly in the story.
Flying through the wintery skies, Snow Ghost roams, searching for a place to settle. She swoops gracefully over the twinkling lights of town and winds her way through a dense, tangled wood and to the top of the blustery hill. Then high up on the moors, she sees a small farm house and a little boy and girl playing. The winter air rings with their excited whoops and shouts and on hearing the children's laughter, Snow Ghost knows she has found a place to call home. She breathes magic and sparkle into their play, swishing and swirling around them as they make snow angels .
The light begins to fade and it's time for the weary children to stumble inside and fall into their beds, happily exhausted. While the children dream and shimmers of moonlight cast their glittering light, Snow Ghost lays down on the roof of the farmhouse to rest and the snowy landscape sleeps in contentment.
I am really eager to see a physical copy of the book to see the illustrations really shimmer and shine. I am sure there are going to be a few foil touches on the hardcover version that will make this book glisten like freshly fallen snow. I could see myself using the illustrations as a stimulus for some wonderful wintery artwork with my Year 1 class - I'm thinking watercolour washes, chalk pastels and a few carefully chosen sequin embellishments for added sparkle.
Even the end pages are exquisite! Delicately detailed leaves appear throughout the book and they brought back lovely memories of the dried Lunaria or 'Honesty' leaves that used to be used on Winter displays when I was at primary school. It's prompted me to look for some for my own classroom for the winter season and this book would be great beside them. I'm already getting excited about a small world set up to go with it - carefully chosen woodland animals, trees, a tiny farmhouse and miniature children.
With only 13 weeks to Christmas, this book would be a great addition to a seasonal collection, yet versatile enough to be used throughout winter as there are no references to Christmas in either the narrative or illustrations.
With thanks to NetGalley and Bloomsbury Children's Books for allowing me to review a digital copy of the book in advance of publication.
September 27, 2020
'Snow Ghost is an enchanting book full of wintery magic that warms your heart and fills your soul with the joy of play.'
There's a certain magic that you instantly feel when you first see some books. It's the enchantment that the illustrator conjures with their exceptional imagination. You only have to take one look at the end papers to fall spellbindingly in love with this book. It's like falling into a snow filled dream. Diana Mayo playfully, delicately and gently wraps this this book in her warm welcoming imagery that makes even the cool snow feel like a cosy blanket.
This would be the perfect enchanting tale for a wintery, bedtime read and would make an ideal Christmas gift.
Full review at - https://busybusylearning.com/snow-gho...
Thank you #NetGalley and publisher - Bloomsbury Children's Books - for the electronic review copy of this beautiful book #SnowGhost
There's a certain magic that you instantly feel when you first see some books. It's the enchantment that the illustrator conjures with their exceptional imagination. You only have to take one look at the end papers to fall spellbindingly in love with this book. It's like falling into a snow filled dream. Diana Mayo playfully, delicately and gently wraps this this book in her warm welcoming imagery that makes even the cool snow feel like a cosy blanket.
This would be the perfect enchanting tale for a wintery, bedtime read and would make an ideal Christmas gift.
Full review at - https://busybusylearning.com/snow-gho...
Thank you #NetGalley and publisher - Bloomsbury Children's Books - for the electronic review copy of this beautiful book #SnowGhost
December 13, 2020
Snow Ghost is searching for a home. She flies through snowy skies hoping to find a place where she can belong. Past the town traffic, the tangled wood, and the blustery hill until she reaches the calm moors. When she spots a girl and a boy playing, she joins them and breathes sparkling magic into their game. When it is time for the children to go home, the Snow Ghost follows them to make her home on the farmhouse roof in the glistening moonlight.
This is a lovely picture book that you can share with your family at Winter time. The rhyming text is great to read aloud and the illustrations are really beautiful.
This is a lovely picture book that you can share with your family at Winter time. The rhyming text is great to read aloud and the illustrations are really beautiful.
December 7, 2020
This tale of hope unfolds in lilting poetic verse perfect for sharing aloud with a loved one. The soft muted brushstrokes of Mayo’s illustrations complement the intimate tone of Mitton’s narrative providing a rich winter wonderland that must be experienced this Christmas.
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January 30, 2021
A sweet rhyming tale of finding your place in life. I liked the illustrations but was disappointed that the type face was small for a picture book and difficult to see in places as the black type was on top of dark colouring.
December 23, 2020
Beautiful in both words and pictures, wintery picture book about a search for belonging and finding home.
December 26, 2021
Haunting but cute rhymes and nice sentiment.
December 22, 2022
En god lille krimi
December 30, 2022
Nice rhyming book for storytime.
January 3, 2024
A lovley story of the snow deciding where to fall and decides to fall in some children playing. Gorgeous illustrations
January 5, 2023
I didn't find the story particularly meaningful, but the illustrations and the idea of a snow ghost would definitely appeal to younger children.
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