High, high up in the clouds a perfect snowflake is born. As she twists and tumbles and is buffeted by the wind, she wonders if she will ever find a place to land. Far away, in a town nestled between the hills, a young girl decorates her little Christmas tree. But something is missing. Could the snowflake be the finishing touch to make Noelle’s tree complete… There’s something magical about snowflakes and this is an absolute heart-stealer as one of nature’s treasures makes its journey from sky to ground to fulfil its life purpose and in doing so brings the sparkle to a little girl’s Christmas as wishes really do come true. Exquisitely illustrated with wintry skies starkly juxtaposed against the cheery and festive colours of Christmas, the magical and memorable story of finding one’s place in the world is the warm hug that we all need to fight off the wintry chill. Hope and wonder gently fall off every page as the stories of the snowflake and Noelle are beautifully revealed. Poignant and full of emotion they tumble and twist before magically intertwining in a heartwarming and atmospheric ending that, like the shining snowflake at the end, leave readers with a special glow that will stay a while and burn bright through the holiday season. A very special book to enjoy at this time of year that delivers an important message: it is not the mountains of presents or all of the festive foods that make this time of year magical. It really is the little things that matter most, we just need to open our eyes to make sure we see them.
Recommended for 3+.
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