"The Snow Queen" by Amy Ehrlich is a retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale. The story follows two childhood friends, Gerda and Kai, who share a deep bond. One fateful day, Kai encounters the magical Snow Queen, who enchants him and takes him away to her icy palace. As Kai falls under her spell, Gerda embarks on a perilous journey to rescue him. Along the way, she meets various characters who help her, demonstrating the strength of love and friendship. Gerda’s bravery and determination illuminate the themes of loyalty and the struggle against darkness. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children in preschool+.
This book has been graded for interest at 4 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2006 by Dutton Books .
Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author and poet, most famous for his writing down of many timeless, classic fairy tales. He is Denmark's most famous author and his birthday is celebrated every year with a part called "Odin Story Day". * Amy Ehrlich's lucid and loving prose, complemented by Wendell Minor's luminous paintings, tells a memorable story of the power of the word, the power of the individual, and--most of all--the importance of following your heart. Susan Jeffers was a Caldecott Honoree for "Stopping by Woods" and an ABBY winner for "Brother Eagle, Sister Sk"y. These outstanding books, in addition to "Hiawatha "and "The Three Jovial Huntsmen," have placed her in the very top rank of American illustrators. Susan Jeffers lives in Croton-on-Hudson, New York.
This book contains the following story:
The Snow Queen
When Kay is cursed by a magic mirror, he can no longer perceive goodness in anything - not his best friend Gerda, nor the roses in the garden. One wintery evening, he is kidnapped by the wicked Snow Queen and swept away to live for ever in her kingdom of ice. Gerda must travel through inhospitable and frozen lands, sustained only by the kindness of strangers, in order to find her beloved friend. And when she gets there, she must melt the ice in his heart before she can take him back home.
