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janikas's review against another edition
5.0
I know this is a children's book and there were a few amused giggles from my family when I picked this book up from the bookstore for myself to read. But this book is so cute and the illustrations are so beautiful that I recommend it for any Frozen fan, even adults.
The characterization of Anna and Elsa was spot on and the story is really cute. You even get a little glimpse of what it must have been like for Anna and Elsa to grow up apart and with a sister who is afraid her powers might hurt someone again.
The characterization of Anna and Elsa was spot on and the story is really cute. You even get a little glimpse of what it must have been like for Anna and Elsa to grow up apart and with a sister who is afraid her powers might hurt someone again.
cexleybooks's review
5.0
I just read this with my five year old son and two year old daughter. My daughter got this book for christmas. A beautiful companion to the Disney movie that explores the true meaning and value of sisterhood.
All questions answered by my son (Nicholas).
Do you like this book?
Nicholas said "Yes"
What do you think of the cover?
Nicholas said "Funny cause one of the girls are upside down."
Do you want me to read it again?
Nicholas said "Yes"
All questions answered by my son (Nicholas).
Do you like this book?
Nicholas said "Yes"
What do you think of the cover?
Nicholas said "Funny cause one of the girls are upside down."
Do you want me to read it again?
Nicholas said "Yes"
merseymermaid's review against another edition
5.0
A lovely children's book that is beautifully illustrated. Not ashamed to say that this book actually gets me a bit choked up if I look at certain pages for too long.
Rather than being a rehashing of the story from he film, it is a simple moral tale told as a sort of rhyming poem, about accepting and celebrating the differences between people. Particularly great for children with siblings they don't always get on with!
For Disney lovers it's pretty much worth it for the artwork alone.
Rather than being a rehashing of the story from he film, it is a simple moral tale told as a sort of rhyming poem, about accepting and celebrating the differences between people. Particularly great for children with siblings they don't always get on with!
For Disney lovers it's pretty much worth it for the artwork alone.
plexbrarian's review against another edition
4.0
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.
fairytale42's review against another edition
4.0
Really cute - showed how sisters can appreciate themselves and each other, and together as a whole. And duh, it has Elsa and Anna! ;) Great for kids.
avonlea_booknerd's review against another edition
5.0
This is my favorite Frozen book I've come across so far. I'll pick up this book every so often and read it again just because it's so cute. I love the artwork for this book as well.
This would make a great gift for any Frozen lover you know.
This would make a great gift for any Frozen lover you know.
prongstat's review
5.0
I love Frozen
Such a fantastic children’s book.
The colors and drawings are such a pleasure to look at.
The story is perfect for children to learn as well something important.
Such a fantastic children’s book.
The colors and drawings are such a pleasure to look at.
The story is perfect for children to learn as well something important.
thegoblinempress's review
4.0
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I'm a humungous Disney fan - I know way too many songs by heart, and Beauty and the Beast will always be my favourite film of all time - but I have to admit to being one of those bitter people who wasn't all that impressed with Frozen. The art's stunning, but personally I don't think the music's all that great, it doesn't feel like Disney music to me, and the story is full of plotholes that I'm not going to bother getting into now.
If that's the case, Jess, then why on earth are you reviewing a Frozen children's picture book?
Well, reader, I have four nieces, two of whom are the ripe old ages of seven and four. This means they're the ideal age to be swept up in the Frozen frenzy, which means I've now had to listen to 'Let It Go' so many times in the car that I twitch whenever I hear it on the radio.
Earlier this year, the younger of those two nieces became a big sister to a little sister, and when I came across this book I couldn't resist picking it up for her for Christmas. She's a wonderful big sister, she loves her little sister to bits and she's always eager to help out, and I wanted to get her a little something that she can read, but that she and her little sister can also read together in a few years' time.
Despite not being a Frozen fanatic, I have to admit that this book is gorgeous. Too many people dismiss children's fiction, and in particular picture books like these, but so much effort goes into producing beautiful children's books, and this one is no exception. It's told entirely in rhyme, making it a lot of fun to read aloud which is perfect for bedtime, and both Elsa and Anna are given the chance to have their say, with alternating fonts so smaller children will always be able to figure out who's saying what.
What I love most about this little book, however, are Brittney Lee's stunning illustrations. Lee actually worked on the film itself, so this book is not only ideal for children, but also for anyone interested in illustration or animation, or anyone who just likes collecting Disney and/or Frozen art. I love the colours she uses - blues, purples and pinks - and how there isn't a single page devoid of some sort of colour or illustration. It's just a very beautiful book.
So whether you know a child who would love this, have a child you'd like to read this with, or you just happen to be or know someone who likes Disney art, this book is very cute and would make for a lovely gift under the Christmas tree!
I'm a humungous Disney fan - I know way too many songs by heart, and Beauty and the Beast will always be my favourite film of all time - but I have to admit to being one of those bitter people who wasn't all that impressed with Frozen. The art's stunning, but personally I don't think the music's all that great, it doesn't feel like Disney music to me, and the story is full of plotholes that I'm not going to bother getting into now.
If that's the case, Jess, then why on earth are you reviewing a Frozen children's picture book?
Well, reader, I have four nieces, two of whom are the ripe old ages of seven and four. This means they're the ideal age to be swept up in the Frozen frenzy, which means I've now had to listen to 'Let It Go' so many times in the car that I twitch whenever I hear it on the radio.
Earlier this year, the younger of those two nieces became a big sister to a little sister, and when I came across this book I couldn't resist picking it up for her for Christmas. She's a wonderful big sister, she loves her little sister to bits and she's always eager to help out, and I wanted to get her a little something that she can read, but that she and her little sister can also read together in a few years' time.
Despite not being a Frozen fanatic, I have to admit that this book is gorgeous. Too many people dismiss children's fiction, and in particular picture books like these, but so much effort goes into producing beautiful children's books, and this one is no exception. It's told entirely in rhyme, making it a lot of fun to read aloud which is perfect for bedtime, and both Elsa and Anna are given the chance to have their say, with alternating fonts so smaller children will always be able to figure out who's saying what.
What I love most about this little book, however, are Brittney Lee's stunning illustrations. Lee actually worked on the film itself, so this book is not only ideal for children, but also for anyone interested in illustration or animation, or anyone who just likes collecting Disney and/or Frozen art. I love the colours she uses - blues, purples and pinks - and how there isn't a single page devoid of some sort of colour or illustration. It's just a very beautiful book.
So whether you know a child who would love this, have a child you'd like to read this with, or you just happen to be or know someone who likes Disney art, this book is very cute and would make for a lovely gift under the Christmas tree!
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