Synopsis
What happens to a snowman when he melts? Where does he go? What does he become? This unique picture book, told from the snowman’s point of view, introduces thewonders of the water cycle to young children. The story prompts discussion around change and the impact of seasons on our natural environment and our place in it. It can also be read as a modern-day fable and offers opportunities for deeper reflection on the different stages in our lives.
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About the Author
Susan Taghdis was born in 1959 in Shiraz. She began her career as a writer by publishing her first story in Keyhan Bacheha Magazine. Susan Taghdis has been a founder of the Iranian Association of Writers for Children and Youth and has also been a board member. Taghdis has tried her hand in various fields including reporting, journalism, script writing, etc. She has also composed poetry for children but she is well-known for writing stories for preschoolers and children. Ali Mafakheri is an Iranian illustrator, designer and film-maker who trained in Tehran and Paris. He has exhibited in Iran, France and Switzerland and has illustrated over 40 children’s books.
Reviews
PreS-Gr 1-On a hot, sunny day, a snowman wonders, "What happens if I melt?" The snowman then faces each stage of the water cycle-melting, sinking into the ground, warming and evaporating, becoming a cloud, etc.-with wonder and curiosity until it is time to become snow, and a snowman, again. Taghdis's careful word choices create a story of optimism when it comes to each change in the water cycle. When the snowman melts, he "ran as water over the ground," a beautiful phrase that describes his transformation as a new form, not loss. Mafakheri's use of grid outlines as a backdrop to his bright art is reminiscent of childhood sketching and provides an open sense of space for water in various forms as the squares are shaded in. The addition of other characters, such as the young child who first creates the snowman, a bee, some fish, and a sassy cat, move among the spreads, offering a sense of continuity as the snowman's form alters. On the surface, it is a charming story about the water cycle from a snowman's point-of-view, but it's also about transformation. VERDICT These are complicated and difficult experiences even for adults, but the snowman's positivity demonstrates one way to move forward through change. A stellar first purchase.-Rachel Zuffa, Case H.S., Racine, WIα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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