Frostfire
by Elly MacKay (Author)
Follow dragon-expert Miriam and curious Celeste on a magical winter's day walk through their garden, where a snow dragon just might be hiding! Elly MacKay's luminous artwork and sweet sibling story will cast a spell over readers of all ages in this playfully imaginative picture book that's perfect for fans of Frozen.
On a walk through a snow-covered garden, big sister Miriam claims to hear the sound of a snow dragon. Little sister Celeste has lots of questions: snow dragons are real? Where do they hide? What do they eat? And is that frost on the greenhouse windows or is it . . . frostfire?
Miriam seems to have an answer for everything about snow dragons. But when Celeste wanders off, she has a magical encounter that changes everything she thought she knew.
Told through gently playful dialogue and brought to life with spectacular works of paper diorama art, Elly Mackay's newest picture book is an enchanting wintertime adventure destined to become a classic seasonal fairy tale that readers will enjoy for years to come.
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Publishers Weekly
During a seasonal walk, foxes Celeste and big sister Miriam hear a "deep grumbling sound" that the older sibling confidently identifies as "the roar of a snow dragon." As the pair continue their trek, Miriam alleges the beast's attributes: the greedy beings are said to collect snowy "diamond dust," and their fiery breath results in "frostfire" on windows. Remarking on the migrating creatures' appetite for princesses, Miriam offers protection, but the younger sister reassures, "I'm not a princess... I am a queen. And I am very brave!"--fearlessness that comes in handy during a surprising encounter. Spray paint, watercolor, glitter, fabric, and digital techniques contribute to the soft glow present in MacKay's sparkling photographs of mixed-media paper scenes. Clad in stylish coats, the delicate red foxes easily become the focal point of each enchanted spread in this imagination-fueled winter tale. Ages 3-7. (Oct.)
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ALA/Booklist
An enchanting outing that will have readers longing to wander a winter wonderland.
Kirkus
As contemplative and lovely as a walk in the snow.
Review quotes
"As contemplative and lovely as a walk in the snow." —STARRED REVIEW, Kirkus Reviews
"This gem of a story is an ideal cold-weather companion, offering wintry wonders and a humorous twist that sweetly shifts the dynamic between the sisters. The gently suspenseful story is satisfying on its own, but the exquisite paper scenes are a wonder as well. . . . An enchanting outing that will have readers longing to wander a winter wonderland." —STARRED REVIEW, Booklist
"Spray paint, watercolor, glitter, fabric, and digital techniques contribute to the soft glow present in MacKay's sparkling photographs of mixed-media paper scenes. Clad in stylish coats, delicate red foxes easily become the focal point of each enchanted spread in this imagination-fueled winter tale." —Publishers Weekly
JUV012030 - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore | General
JUV013070 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | Siblings
JUV002270 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical
JUV029020 - Juvenile Fiction | Nature & the Natural World | Weather
