About This Book
Reach for this book when your child begins to express a sense of being an outsider or asks complex questions about why humans choose to feel big, sometimes painful, emotions like love and longing. This story provides a beautiful entry point for discussing the transition from childhood innocence to the bittersweet complexities of growing up and following one's heart. Through the Snow Princess's journey, children explore the tension between staying safe and comfortable versus taking risks to experience the warmth of human connection. Inspired by Russian folklore, the narrative follows a girl born of frost and spring who yearns to live among mortals despite the danger to her own immortality. The lush oil paintings and lyrical prose make it a sophisticated choice for elementary-aged children. It is particularly effective for sensitive readers who appreciate nature imagery and are ready to contemplate themes of sacrifice and the value of a life lived fully, even if that life is finite.
