Families feeling overwhelmed by seasonal excess will find Through the North Pole Snow a welcome respite. Richard Jones' exquisite illustrations underscore the subdued nature of this tale.
Kirkus Reviews A lovely tale whose mixed-media illustrations and quiet, wondrous tone bring to mind Eric Carle's Dream Snow and Jan Brett's holiday tales. This quiet, Santa-centric story is original, and holiday-minded readers will appreciate the unique angle. Publishers Weekly (starred review) This foxy spin on a beloved Christmas character will put readers in the holiday mood. Faber's evocative text invites readers into the fox's discovery of the man's true identity, while Jones's textured, mixed-media artwork fills in details, depicting Santa's peaceful lifestyle amid a crisp rugged landscape and a rustic house where a lap fox feels right at home.
In this quiet tale envisioning Santa's off-season, a hungry little white fox in search of something tasty finds a special new friend at the North Pole. Paired with Richard Jones's charmingly detailed illustrations, Polly Faber's gentle story offers a fresh look at how Santa prepares for the most magical night of the year. But soon the man gets back to work-drawing and measuring, painting and hammering, sewing and stuffing, until all the empty shelves are filled from top to bottom. As the man sleeps, the fox curls up, too, until sun and flowers return, luring them both outside. Soon yawning, the man leaves the fox to explore through piles of strewn wrapping paper and rows of empty shelves. When a hunting fox pounces through the snow and finds itself inside a warm home, it's welcomed and given dinner by a kind bearded man with a big round belly.
Paired with Richard Jones's charmingly detailed illustrations, Polly Faber's gentle story offers a fresh look at how Santa prepares for the most magical night of the year." -īook Synopsis What happens when a little white fox meets a certain jolly old soul? A sweet, enchantingly illustrated take on how Santa spends the year leading up to Christmas. About the Book "What happens when a little white fox meets a certain jolly old soul? A sweet, enchantingly illustrated take on how Santa spends the year leading up to Christmas.
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