The Most Perfect Snowman

Reviewed by: Barbara Merritt - Scarborough School District, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: October 24, 2016

Review

Drift was a lonely snowman. He had 5 pieces of coal for a face and bare branches for his arms. He dreamed of wearing a hat, scarf, and mittens, and of having a pointy carrot nose like the other snowmen.They all made fun of him and would not let him play because he was so plain. One day, three young children find him and dress him up with their hat, mittens, and scarves and give him a carrot nose. He had never been so happy as he played all day. A blizzard comes up and blows his new hat and mittens away. He finds a small, cold rabbit in the blizzard and wraps it in his new scarf to keep it warm. The rabbit is hungry, so Drift gives him his carrot nose to eat, becoming the most perfect snowman of all. The illustrations in this story are wonderful, very distinctive watercolors. Children will be enchanted by these active and adorable snowmen. The story can be a good starting point to discussions on empathy, compassion, friendship, and differences. A great winter book to add to your collections.

Overall Book Score: very good