Review by Publisher's Weekly Review
Pip and Squeak, two small mice, build a snowman on Christmas day. When it's time to come inside, they worry about leaving him out in the cold, so they drag him in on a sled, hiding him behind the Christmas tree. After their parents discover the melting snowman, they insist that a "hot living room is no place for a snowman," but smartly find a way to acknowledge and respect their children's passion for their new friend. Hanel and Rossell's holiday story is laced with humor, adding to the joy-filled atmosphere. Ages 3-up. (Oct.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Review by School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 1-On Christmas Day, mice siblings Pip and Squeak pass the hours until they can open their presents by building a snowman. After their plan to stash Mr. Snowman behind the Christmas tree is thwarted by some minor melting, they station him just outside a window so he can see the celebrations-but Pip and Squeak think he looks sad, so the family joins him outside. The text is a bit lengthy for the young children to whom the story will appeal, so the book will work better for lap-sharing than for storytime. Watercolor illustrations depict a cozy, old-fashioned house with mice dressed snugly in sweaters and slippers. A pleasant if slight holiday offering.-Eva Mitnick, Los Angeles Public Library (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Kirkus Book Review
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