Shannon's Review - The Magic Of Friendship Snow by Andi Cann

Title: The Magic Of Friendship Snow
Series: Not At Moment
Author: Andi Cann
Illustrator/Book Cover Design: Andi Cann
Genre: Fiction, Children, Picturebook, Winter
Publisher: Mindview Press
Received: Bought
Release Date: Sept 2008
Pages: 32
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Shannon’s Thoughts:

A little girl that has a hard time making friends find a snowman to talk to. He is a unique snowman that helps children like her make friends with other children.

Even though this book is based in the winter it has a message that can be used year-round. As a child, I was very like the little girl, Jo Jo. What I would have given for a magical snowman or a whimsical scarecrow (The are no scarecrows in this book, I was just using it as an example) to help me make friends.

I wish that the snowman, Puddles, could have stayed longer to help JoJo. Puddles, like Frosty, could only stay in the snowy part of the year. I would like to see a story like this but with a character that hangs out year-round.

It is a very sweet book that is great for all children, especially those that are going to start school soon.

Shannon's Review - Hopper & Friends by Amy Best

Title: Hopper & Friends

Series: Hopper & Friends #1

Author: Amy Best

Genre: Fiction, Children’s, Picture Book, Animals, Friendship

Publisher: The Essential Library

Received: Bought

Release Date: March 2016

Pages: 34

Rating:

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Shannon’s Thoughts:

Hopper Rabbit is moving closer to his Grandmother and while that is a good thing he is worried about making new friends. Grandma tells him not to worry and takes him on a trip around town to meet everyone.

This is the 1st book in the Hopper & Friends series.  I read the second book first Belinda Bear’s Special Talent.  It does not seem to matter because while this book introduces Hopper the Rabbit & his friends. None of the characters are the same in book 1 or 2.  This book basically deals with what it is like to be the new kid in town and making friends. The second book also deals with friendship but more on how to be a supportive friend in a already existing friendship.

In both there a is a sweetness to each main character.  Hopper seems shy but friendly which helps the others to want to be friends with him.

The version I read was the e-book.  As with the first book I mentioned I do not like the covers.  I feel that large red border is a mistake. Although I don’t like the cover I do feel that there is pleasant feeling into the art that is matching the story.

I have more of the of the Hopper & Friends downloaded but have yet to read them. I am interested to see if Shannon the Squirrel shows up again(because my name is Shannon;)) I think this would be nice for young ones starting school.