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Through the North Pole Snow Hardcover – Picture Book, November 8, 2022

by Polly Faber (Author), Richard Jones (Illustrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 22 ratings
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What happens when a little white fox meets a certain jolly old soul? A sweet, enchantingly illustrated take on how Santa spends the year leading up to Christmas.

When a hunting fox pounces through the snow and finds itself inside a warm home, it's welcomed and given dinner by a kind bearded man with a big round belly. Soon yawning, the man leaves the fox to explore through piles of strewn wrapping paper and rows of empty shelves. As the man sleeps, the fox curls up, too, until sun and flowers return, luring them both outside. But soon the man gets back to work—drawing and measuring, painting and hammering, sewing and stuffing, until all the empty shelves are filled from top to bottom. Paired with Richard Jones’s charmingly detailed illustrations, Polly Faber’s gentle story offers a fresh look at how Santa prepares for the most magical night of the year.
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  1. Reading age
    3 - 7 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  5. Dimensions
    10 x 0.4 x 10.94 inches
  6. Publisher
    Candlewick
  7. Publication date
    November 8, 2022
  8. ISBN-10
    1536228524
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1536228526
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PreS-Gr 1-While out searching for something to eat on a cold, dark night, a cute white fox finds dinner in an unexpected place: Santa's house! Lured there by the warmth and light emanating from his rooftop, the fox quickly makes himself at home as Santa shares his dinner and bedroom. The mixed media artwork depicts several instances of onomatopoeia included in the text ("Thump! Again and again, it sprang up and punched down into the thick white blanket.") and gives readers a sneak peek of what Santa is up to during all four seasons. The fox is close by while Santa does chores and tasks that help him get ready for next Christmas. Lists are made, toys are created, and letters that fall from the sky are read. Santa and the fox become inseparable. A reference to Santa's love of cookies brings in a bit of humor. The cozy picture book ends with a lovely scene of a happier Santa and the fox, both cheerfully content with their new arrangement at home. VERDICT A beautifully illustrated holiday picture book for people looking for a unique Christmas story.-Tanya Boudreauα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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In this quiet tale envisioning Santa’s off-season, a hungry little white fox in search of something tasty finds a special new friend at the North Pole. . . . Faber’s evocative text invites readers into the fox’s discovery of the man’s true identity, while Jones’s textured, mixed-media artwork fills in details, depicting Santa’s peaceful lifestyle amid a crisp rugged landscape and a rustic house where a lap fox feels right at home.
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

This foxy spin on a beloved Christmas character will put readers in the holiday mood. . . . This quiet, Santa-centric story is original, and holiday-minded readers will appreciate the unique angle. . . . As delightful and sweet as a candy cane.
—Kirkus Reviews

A lovely tale whose mixed-media illustrations and quiet, wondrous tone bring to mind Eric Carle’s Dream Snow and Jan Brett’s holiday tales. . . . Richard Jones’ exquisite illustrations underscore the subdued nature of this tale. . . Families feeling overwhelmed by seasonal excess will find Through the North Pole Snow a welcome respite.
—BookPage

While searching for food in the snow, a white fox is rescued by a kindly man. . . Faber’s soothing narrative recounts the fox’s year watching its host create toys he then matches with letters that fall from the sky. . . Jones’s textured mixed-media illustrations beautifully contrast the bold hues of cold winter nights and the pastel warmth inside the fox’s new North Pole home.
—The Horn Book

The cozy picture book ends with a lovely scene of a happier Santa and the fox, both cheerfully content with their new arrangement at home. . . . A beautifully illustrated holiday picture book for people looking for a unique Christmas story.
—School Library Journal

Small children looking forward to Christmas will find characters to love in ‘Through the North Pole Snow,’ a picture book written by Polly Faber and illustrated by Richard Jones. . . . Unlike the reader, the fox doesn’t know who he’s living with until the final pages, a deferred realization that adds sweetness to this Yuletide tale for children ages 3-6.
—The Wall Street Journal

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Candlewick (November 8, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1536228524
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1536228526
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.03 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 0.4 x 10.94 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 22 ratings

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Richard Jones

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Born in Warwickshire, Richard Jones has been living and working in Devon for over 20 years.

After graduating with a first class degree in Graphic Design and Illustration, he stayed on a little longer to complete a PhD.

His illustrated books include; The Child of Dreams by Irena Brignull with Walker Books. Our Planet, The One Place We All Call Home, by Matt Whyman with Harper Collins and The Proper Way To Meet a Hedgehog and Other How-To Poems, edited by Paul Janeczko with Candlewick and Walker Books.

His picture book The Snow Lion, by Jim Helmore, published in 2017 with Simon and Schuster and has been published in 20 languages.

He has written and illustrated three picture books of his own, Perdu (2020), Little Bear (2021) and Where Have You Been, Little Cat? (August 2022)

For more information take a look at www.paintedmouse.com

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Kim R.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2023
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Heidi Grange
4.0 out of 5 stars A sweet tender story of friendship.
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2022
A little white fox discovers a house while out hunting. After getting stuck in the roof, the fox is rescued by a man with a 'great round belly and a fox-white beard'. After eating, the fox curls up to sleep on the man's bed. Eventually, the man wakes and gets to work building toys of all kinds while the fox enjoys flowers, insects, and good weather. When letters start showing up, the fox helps gather the papers that the man uses to organize and make plans. Eventually, the fox travels with the man to deliver all the gifts. This sweet story of friendship makes for a gentle read aloud about generosity and finding a home. Young readers will quickly guess who the man is, but of course the fox doesn't know until the end. Jones mixed media illustrations nicely compliment the tender story about the growing relationship between the man and the fox. The fox is adorable and a great addition to what seems to be a rather lonely life for the man. And I especially enjoyed the illustration of the fox helping gather the arriving letters. An enjoyably sweet tale of friendship and service, although I might have wished for some elves to help Santa with all the work.
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Georgia G.
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 3, 2022
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This really is an amazing book with stunning illustrations.In fact, it’s the best childrens Christmas book that I’ve ever seen. I only wish that my children were young again so that we could cuddle up on the sofa and read this beautiful book together, enjoying the fabulous illustrations as we go.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful card
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