Princess Snowbelle

PreS-Gr 1—Snowbelle is the beautiful, young princess of Frostovia, a snowy, mountainous kingdom rendered by Fleming in swirling white, purples, pinks, and blues. At the beginning of the story, Snowbelle is nervous because her royal parents have asked her to sing the opening song at the upcoming Snow Ball. To help keep her calm, her parents tell her that they will be there and her good friend Sparkleshine will accompany her on the piano. They remind her that "Friendship is like magic and can help you get through anything." Unfortunately, Sparkleshine does not arrive at the castle due to a huge snowstorm, so Snowbelle and her horse ride out to rescue her. Their success in finding Sparkleshine is due not only to Snowbelle's courage and loyalty but also to her magic bracelet and the helpfulness of the forest animals. All predictably ends happily at the Snow Ball, and after her successful song, Snowbelle reflects on the power of friendship and magic. Little girls who yearn for princess stories will enjoy this almost too-sweet story, since the book looks and feels like the Disney movie Frozen. There is a brave, kindhearted princess; a snowy world with forests, mountains, and a beautiful castle; and even the colors of the movie.