Looking for Christmas Book

High in the north, in the land of long, dark winters, lives snowman Jowri, who has never celebrated Christmas. This Christmas Eve, however, he resolves to go and make merry, despite being delayed continually throughout his quest by animals who find themselves in troublesome situations. A heartwarming story about one of the loveliest celebrations in the whole year, this moving tale reminds young and old what Christmas—a time of helping, giving, and forgiving—is all about.

Children's Literature

Lowy the snowman is looking for Christmas. Oh, he has everything he wants, including shiny new buttons and a bag of food. But he knows something is missing. Off he sets on his adventure. His travels bring him to a hungry rabbit, a mouse hiding in a teacup, a little duck that happens to be frozen to a pond, a fox stuck in a trap, and a horse with a humungous appetite, among some other furry friends. Surprisingly these animals receive a visit from one very important Santa Claus and together experience the true meaning of Christmas. Van Gurp's illustrations are sure to bring the winter chill right to the reader's lap. They are engaging and colorful and capture the feeling of a perfect winter's day. This book not only teaches a very important lesson, it can also be used in the classroom. The illustrations would make excellent writing prompts and students will be able to implement basic reading strategies, such as sequencing and retelling. This is sure to become a Christmas favorite among many. Reviewer: Summer Whiting