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Frostfire
Tundra - 2024
Written and Illustrated by Elly MacKay
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Follow dragon-expert Miriam and curious Celeste on a magical winter's day walk through their garden, where a snow dragon just might be hiding! Elly MacKay's luminous artwork and sweet sibling story will cast a spell over readers of all ages in this playfully imaginative picture book that’s perfect for fans of Frozen.
On a walk through a snow-covered garden, big sister Miriam claims to hear the sound of a snow dragon. Little sister Celeste has lots of questions: snow dragons are real? Where do they hide? What do they eat? And is that frost on the greenhouse windows or is it . . . frostfire?
Miriam seems to have an answer for everything about snow dragons. But when Celeste wanders off, she has a magical encounter that changes everything she thought she knew.
Told through gently playful dialogue and brought to life with spectacular works of paper diorama art, Elly Mackay's newest picture book is an enchanting wintertime adventure destined to become a classic seasonal fairy tale that readers will enjoy for years to come.
REVIEWS
“This tale is magical anytime, but it’s a top choice when seeking a winter story that doesn’t center on a holiday. As contemplative and lovely as a walk in the snow.” - STARRED REVIEW, Kirkus
"This gem of a story is an ideal cold-weather companion, offering wintry wonders and a humorous twist that sweetly shifts the dynamic between the sisters. The gently suspenseful story is satisfying on its own, but the exquisite paper scenes are a wonder as well. . . . An enchanting outing that will have readers longing to wander a winter wonderland." —STARRED REVIEW, Booklist
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Make your own paper Fox Sisters & Snow Dragon
The Fox Sisters & A Wintery Pine
Materials:
Fox Sisters Printable on cardstock
Scissors
Markers or pencil crayons if you wish to colour
Instructions:
Cut on dotted lines. You will have two tree pieces, the fox sisters and a base for each.
Slide the tree slots on the tree together and stand the tree up.
For each fox sister, attach a slotted base.
Colour if you wish!
Set up your scene.
The Snow dragon
Materials:
Snow dragon printable on cardstock
Scissors
Markers or pencil crayons if you wish to colour
Tape for reinforcing the tail.
Instructions:
Cut on dotted lines making sure to cut around legs
Fold along textured line from legs to back.
Slide tail into place and reinforce the back with tape.
Colour if you wish.
Add the dragon to your paper scene.
Try making your own trees!
A companion book, Fox Fairies is in the works. Explore the spring garden with the fox sisters!