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Snow and frost books for any age will create a feeling of a holiday or prolong the pleasure of it, and in addition, they will teach …
..to turn adversity into adventure
This fantasy, painted in colors by the Swedish duo Barbro Lindgren and Sven Nurkvist, is familiar to every child: how scary it is to get lost in the pre-holiday crowd of a big store when you are very small. What is little Robin to do? Feel sorry for yourself or find someone who is even worse? Robin tries both options, and he likes the second one better. Still — if you bring together everyone who got lost — a girl, grandfather, dog, pacifier and sausage, it turns out that you yourself are almost a lifeguard. And soon there will be a way out.
«Where is everyone?» Barbro Lindgren, Sven Nordqvist. Translated from Swedish by Maria Ludkovskaya. White Crow, 28 p.
… appreciate every second of life
Even the most trifling events, things and actions in the world of the Norwegian classic of children’s literature Rune Belsvik are full of special meaning. Prostodursen, a magical hero (actually he looks like a teenage boy), just stumbled over a shovel, and soon everything was not the same as before. The river, which has always been and watered, will suddenly disappear — and she will need help, from an egg that was not here yesterday, a Duckling will hatch and remain a friend until the end of the book, and the most valuable advice, as it turned out, is given by an eccentric and stupid neighbor. A subtle, philosophical tale about the ability to appreciate the moments of life.
“Simple. Winter from beginning to end» by Rune Belevika. Translation from Norwegian by Olga Drobot. Scooter, 320 p.
…achieve your goal
Oh those adults! They remember the Important Things: clean the floor, cook dinner, pack gifts, decorate the house — everything is done on December 31st. And they forgot about the most important thing. And when the rabbit Julius said: “But what about the Christmas tree ?!” — no one listened to him. It’s cold outside, you won’t find a suitable Christmas tree, and in general, a Christmas tree is dad’s business! But little Julius will do just fine on his own — and it will be the most cheerful Christmas tree in the world in the story and pictures of the German storyteller Andreas Schmachtl.
The Adventures of Julius Dandelion. Save the New Year! Andreas Schmachtl. Translated from German by Maria Junger. Polyandria, 32 p.
… to love those who are not like us
We have already written about the heroes of the Belgian artist and storyteller Gabrielle Vincent — the bear Ernest and his adopted daughter the mouse Celestine. Lyrical watercolor stories about dissimilarity and inseparability, about confusion, admiration, fear of loneliness and hope are created almost without words. A few short remarks about love and support — however, what else do you need? Five books in one box — stories about a strange family of a kind bear and a little mouse — will be a great gift.
Ernest and Celestine. Gift collection» Gabriel Vincent. Translation from French by Daria Sokolova. Melik-Pashaev, 280 p.