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readingwithemmett's review against another edition
4.0
Review originally from here: https://ashlynmadani.wixsite.com/themadanifamily/post/book-review-snow-doves
At first, I thought there was something wrong with my digital copy of the book. There were no words on any of the pages! Then, I got to the end and saw that this was a wordless story, and I was like, "Okay, this makes more sense." Snow Doves is about two children: Joy and Sami. Sami just moved to the country, and Joy shows up at his window to have him play outside in the snow. The two cannot communicate through words because they speak different languages; however, that does not stop them from becoming friends.
So, you might be wondering what a book is like if it has no words. Well, it is a little strange. However, it is actually nice. I think this is great because it leaves the imagination open to the readers. The first time I read this book, I kind of skimmed over it, but after I read it a few more times, I really saw a lot of detail in the illustrations. I like that I can narrate this to my child, and not have to worry about reading the correct words or trying to memorize the text. Or, I can just point to different objects on the pages with him and tell him what they are. Would I recommend this book? Yes. I think it's nice to just have a wordless book that you can use your imagination while reading. Snow Doves would be a great book for children ages 0 to 9. I think older kids would enjoy this because you can have them narrate the story to you.
I received this book for free via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
At first, I thought there was something wrong with my digital copy of the book. There were no words on any of the pages! Then, I got to the end and saw that this was a wordless story, and I was like, "Okay, this makes more sense." Snow Doves is about two children: Joy and Sami. Sami just moved to the country, and Joy shows up at his window to have him play outside in the snow. The two cannot communicate through words because they speak different languages; however, that does not stop them from becoming friends.
So, you might be wondering what a book is like if it has no words. Well, it is a little strange. However, it is actually nice. I think this is great because it leaves the imagination open to the readers. The first time I read this book, I kind of skimmed over it, but after I read it a few more times, I really saw a lot of detail in the illustrations. I like that I can narrate this to my child, and not have to worry about reading the correct words or trying to memorize the text. Or, I can just point to different objects on the pages with him and tell him what they are. Would I recommend this book? Yes. I think it's nice to just have a wordless book that you can use your imagination while reading. Snow Doves would be a great book for children ages 0 to 9. I think older kids would enjoy this because you can have them narrate the story to you.
I received this book for free via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
ljrinaldi's review against another edition
4.0
A sweet picture book about two kids making friends over a snowy day, when neither can speak the others language, plus the first child has never known or been in snow before.
Sami is given clothes to go out in the snow in with Joy. They do the things that kids have been doing forever in the snow, throwing snowballs, making snow angels, admiring the beauty of the world around them.
A very sweet, wordless story.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
Sami is given clothes to go out in the snow in with Joy. They do the things that kids have been doing forever in the snow, throwing snowballs, making snow angels, admiring the beauty of the world around them.
A very sweet, wordless story.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
fernandie's review against another edition
4.0
Note: I received a digital review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.
briarsreviews's review against another edition
4.0
Snow Doves by Nancy Hartry is a gorgeous, little picture book set in the winter time.
This book has no words in it, which was quite unique! The story is told through pictures, which could easily be a great way to have the reader make up the story as they go. The characters are very expressive, which makes the story fun without the words. This unique premise impressed me, since I haven't seen many books without words. Then, you get to the end of the book and figure out why there is no words... the two lead characters don't speak the same language. But remember, fun is fluent in all languages! language boundaries doesn't limit the fun.
Overall, this book is super cute and a great little read! I think younger readers won't understand the premise and it will go over their heads, but older (six and up) will be able to appreciate it.
Four out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Second Story Press for sending me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
This book has no words in it, which was quite unique! The story is told through pictures, which could easily be a great way to have the reader make up the story as they go. The characters are very expressive, which makes the story fun without the words. This unique premise impressed me, since I haven't seen many books without words. Then, you get to the end of the book and figure out why there is no words... the two lead characters don't speak the same language. But remember, fun is fluent in all languages! language boundaries doesn't limit the fun.
Overall, this book is super cute and a great little read! I think younger readers won't understand the premise and it will go over their heads, but older (six and up) will be able to appreciate it.
Four out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Second Story Press for sending me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
martereadsbooks's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
librarianryan's review
5.0
I am not sure if this book is supposed to be wordless, or if there is a problem with my digital galley. I hope it stays wordless. The illustrations are stunning and pull you into the story. I would not have known the two kids didn’t speak the same language if it had not said so on the back. But it didn’t matter. This story was about the enduring love of childhood, and how play crosses all boundaries.
kindredbooks's review
5.0
I received an e-galley from Second Story Press in exchange for an honest review.
SNOW DOVES by Nancy Hartry and illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard is a wordless story about friendship and finding the courage to face one’s fears. Sami is new to the country and has never experienced the cold winter before but with the help of his neighbour, Joy, he soon discovers the joy and magic of playing outside in the snow.
It is a beautifully illustrated story - which is quite vital for a wordless story. I love how readers will need to really pay attention to the illustrations to follow along and that in having no words, there is magic that just flies off the page.
SNOW DOVES by Nancy Hartry and illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard is a wordless story about friendship and finding the courage to face one’s fears. Sami is new to the country and has never experienced the cold winter before but with the help of his neighbour, Joy, he soon discovers the joy and magic of playing outside in the snow.
It is a beautifully illustrated story - which is quite vital for a wordless story. I love how readers will need to really pay attention to the illustrations to follow along and that in having no words, there is magic that just flies off the page.
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