Frosty the Snowman
Frosty the Snowman
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Charlesbridge Publishing
Just the Series: Peter Yarrow Songbook   

Series and Publisher: Peter Yarrow Songbook   

Annotation: An illustrated version of the song in which a snowman comes to life and plays with the children who built him.
Genre: [Music]
 
Reviews: 4
Catalog Number: #5481613
Format: Publisher's Hardcover
Common Core/STEAM: Common Core Common Core
Copyright Date: 2013
Edition Date: 2013 Release Date: 11/01/13
Illustrator: Zahares, Wade,
Pages: 1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN: 1-623-54012-7
ISBN 13: 978-1-623-54012-8
Dewey: 782.42
LCCN: 2012046363
Dimensions: 28 x 30 +
Language: English
Reviews:
Horn Book (Tue Apr 01 00:00:00 CDT 2014)

The familiar winter song is newly illustrated with showily stylized paintings. Zahares, best known for Window Music, adopts a palette of electric blue and brick red for the snowy scenes; long shadows fall across the blue snow, and the double-page spreads are distorted as if viewed through a fisheye lens. The accompanying CD, performed by Kenny Loggins, also includes two other child-friendly tunes.

Kirkus Reviews

Thumpety thump thump, look at Frosty go!" He's come back to life again with an edgy, 21st-century vibe in this updated picture-book version of the beloved children's song that has been popular for over half a century and has become indelibly associated with Christmas. Previous illustrated versions of the song featured an old-fashioned, jolly snowman and sweet, 1950s-era children. With this new interpretation, Zahares creates a striking, moody atmosphere in his arresting pastel illustrations. The views of Frosty dancing around the village feature deep, saturated colors, bold shapes and a pervasive blue haze of shadows against the snow. Zahares has invented a completely different Frosty, with huge red buttons, long, wooden arms and diamond-shaped eyes that seem menacing rather than friendly. Although the snowman is described in the lyrics as "alive as he could be," this Frosty seems rather like a robot--quite possibly a scary, 10-foot-tall robot that might whack you with his huge broom. Nevertheless, the multiethnic child characters, extra-large trim size and vibrant illustrations in double-page-spread format make this a natural choice for reading or singing with a stouthearted group. A CD of the song, as recorded by Kenny Loggins, is included with the book. Most will find this newfangled Frosty a fine fellow, but a few sensitive readers may find him more of a nightmare than a fairy tale come to life. (performer's note, artist's note) (Picture book. 3-8)

Publishers Weekly (Fri Oct 06 00:00:00 CDT 2023)

-Thumpety thump thump,/ Thumpety thump thump,- readers watch the famous snowman come to life and glide over snow-covered hills and through a busy town square in Zahares-s smudgy, folk art-flavored artwork. Children joyfully outfit their frozen friend with the requisite button nose, corncob pipe and magic hat, in scenes whose icy blue snowscapes are punctuated with bright reds, yellows, and greens before Frosty takes his tear-filled leave into a glowing orange sunset. An accompanying CD features musician Kenny Loggins performing the title track as well as two original, non-holiday songs. Ages 4-up. (Nov.)

School Library Journal (Thu Aug 01 00:00:00 CDT 2013)

PreS-Gr 2 Zahares reimagines this classic song with page after page of jewel-toned art done in pastels. The smiling snowman comes to life and plays with the children who created him. Icy winter scenes contrast deep blues with houses of bright red, orange, and green, surrounded by seasonal details-falling snowflakes, boot-kicked snow piles, lighted windows, steaming mugs in gloved hands, and smoke swirls from chimneys. Followed by a performer's note and an artist's note, the book also includes artist Kenny Loggins's recording of the title song with the bonus of two additional tunes. "Frosty" has a warm, rhythmic country lilt with guitar and the voices of a children's choir. Although numbered incorrectly on the CD, it's easy to distinguish between the traditional "Fishin' Blues" with harmonica and narrative verse and the foot-stomping "Cyndi." This is a brightly inviting edition to add to collections of earlier versions as it contains the perfect audio accompaniment. Mary Elam, Learning Media Services, Plano ISD, TX

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Horn Book (Tue Apr 01 00:00:00 CDT 2014)
Kirkus Reviews
Publishers Weekly (Fri Oct 06 00:00:00 CDT 2023)
School Library Journal (Thu Aug 01 00:00:00 CDT 2013)
Reading Level: 2.0
Interest Level: P-2
Lexile: AD470L
Guided Reading Level: H
Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul, with a corncob pipe and a button nose and two eyes made out of coal.

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Children's favorite snowman is brought to life in this holiday classic that shines with the magic of winter. Kids will love to sing-along about Frosty's magic hat, button nose, and two eyes made out of coal. A unique offering of a book and CD recorded by Kenny Loggins, one of the most memorable of all wintertime songs gets an enchanting interpretation in this charming new picture book.

First recorded over sixty years ago, "Frosty the Snowman" became an instant holiday classic, winning children’s hearts and inspiring both an animated film and a long-running television special. Singers such as Gene Autry (the first), the Ronettes, Willie Nelson, and even the Chipmunks have recorded this simple-but-joyful winter tale. 

Featuring spectacular art by Wade Zahares, whose WINDOW MUSIC was a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year, and a CD, with the title song and two others—"Cyndi" and "Fishin Blues"—from Kenny Loggins, this sparkling picture book will captivate young readers. It’s the perfect gift for under the tree or a stocking—and wonderful for parents and children to share on a chilly winter’s night. Just pop in the CD, curl up under a blanket, look at the pictures with their bright holiday colors, and the story will work its wonder.


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