This clever tale should find a place in most collections, especially given the lack of Indigenous voices and representation in the beginning reader format.
There’s not a word out of place in this blustery adventure, a masterful collaboration of illustration and text; this cozy winter tale with its striking pictures may appear to be cold but is quite the opposite.
Emberley’s grasp of narrative pacing, playful exploration of the multitudinous use of the pages of a book, and irresistibly giddy group of toy-like friends, make this a fun, flowing read.