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Awards/Reviews/Readers Comments
Book Sense 76 Pick
ForeWord Book of the Year Finalist
A “Read On Wisconsin” Recommended Read
“A very unique book, Polar Slumber…tells a story simply by following the
illustration…This is a book for stretching the imagination of children and adults
and was a lot of fun. Beautifully illustrated, the "story" seems to draw you in.
Polar Slumber is a highly recommended book for anyone who wants something to
"read" that is sure to spark conversations, opinions, and imaginations.”
Readers Preference Reviews
“…Small black and white illustrations, offset from the charming, vivid full-color
illustrations, adorn each page to help children expand the story or to make up
their own…Described as a wordless picture book, Polar Slumber/Sueño polar will
help children develop language skills, get their creative juices flowing, and will
enhance reading and writing skills. Appropriate for ages 5-10, this book would
make a wonderful addition to any library. It provides excellent opportunities for
classroom teaching…”
Jennifer LB Leese, AStoryWeaver's Book Reviews
“Polar Slumber/Sueño polar… is told without words, except for the image-rich
poem at the end. Beautiful full-color pictures illustrate main ideas, while smaller
black-and-white thumbnails show the sequence of events down the margins of
the pages. The artistic style is quite eye-catching, full of lacey, nubbly textures
and vivid colors. This is a perfect book for young children of either or both
languages, pre-reading or early reading age; use it to encourage storytelling
techniques and get them talking about the book.”
Fearless Reviews
“This sweet, beautifully illustrated snow adventure uses creative design to tell one
wordless story as if it were two. …Most interesting is the juxtaposition of large color
pictures and the tiny black-and-whites: Rockhill avoids a facile formula (he could easily
have taken the fantasy vs. reality route) and lets the content of the two complement
without repeating each other…”
Kirkus
“Dennis Rockhill’s Polar Slumber/Sueño polar is virtually unique as a completely
wordless picturebook that tells the wonderfully entertaining story of a sleepy
little girl, a backyard snow bear, and a dreaming fantasy of a journey together
through frozen landscapes and exotic creatures. All of which fade away with the
coming of morning. The artwork is of museum quality and the imaginative and
magical story is utterly charming. Polar Slumber/Sueño polar is very highly
recommended, especially for children preschool through first grade.”
Midwest Book Review
“This [Polar Slumber/Sueño polar] is a very interesting interactive picture
book–interactive between the child and the adult reader. The child’s imagination is
brought into play and his interpretations of the pictures are discussed…We rated
this book four hearts.”
Heartland Reviews
“This wordless picture book…portrays a child's dreamy nighttime romp through the
snowy wilderness, and the intricately detailed illustrations evoke an appropriate
surrealism…”
Horn Book Guide
“…Reminiscent of Raymond Briggs’ The Snowman, this wordless picture book uses soft
illustrations to depict the story. Highly recommended.”
Fort Worth I. S. D. Book Review, Library Media Services
“A wordless picture book with lovely illustrations in shades of blue, white and
gray, depict a child making a snow bear and then cuddling up in bed at night with
her own white teddy bear to dream that both come to life in the icy moonlight. …
The book begins with an introduction in Spanish and English to parents and
educators on ways to enhance the experience of this book. Recommended for
use with an adult for children grades 1 to 3.”
J’Ann Peacock Alvarado, librarian, Irving Public Library, Irving, TX
“…Rockhill’s richly textured and dreamlike renderings tell the story of a young girl
and her stuffed polar bear-in a way that will take ‘reader’ of all ages’ breath
away. With textures and detailing reminiscent of Jan Brett and a tone like that of
The Polar Express…Oh heck, why wait until Christmas??”
The Loft Reader
“Polar Slumber is a delightful children’s book about a child who dreams about polar
animal friends. What’s so wonderful about this book is that it is a wordless picture book,
which helps children develop creative thinking. The author gives parents or teachers
ideas at the beginning of the book to aid them in teaching this story. A poem is also
included at the end of the book, which will set the mood, and tone of the story. Polar
Slumber has the author’s notes and poems in both English and Spanish.”
Nashville News
“Polar Slumber is a unique book in that it uses very little wording to tell a story.
Polar Slumber actually allows the reader to form his or her own story in his or her
own way. Beautiful pictures will encourage young readers to tell a story using
their imaginations. See what your child will come up with.”
Book Review Café
“Endless possibilities exist to create special stories with children through this wordless,
magical Arctic picture book. You can almost see your breath, smell the crisp cold air, and
feel the cozy covers as you slip away into this dreamland.”
Butterfly Books
“… The colored-pencil illustrations in white, gray, and ice blue are spellbinding, rendering
changes in an almost Escherlike manner. The sense of volume, form, and texture is beautifully
wrought in artwork that spills across the spreads, leaving only the right margin of the recto
open. Small black-and-white drawings in that margin propel the action forward… artistic
excellence of the production and the clear child appeal…”
School Library Journal
“… A definite companion in charm to Raymond Brigg's 1978 classic The Snowman (Random House),
this book can be used by parents and librarians to present the power of narrative to the very
youngest.”
Críticas
“…The illustrations are so good; they should be on someone's walls! Children and adults will like
this book. Highly Recommended”
Betsie's Literary Page
“…a story starter…The side panels make it more versatile for older ages also. Advantage is the
wide range of uses for many ages…I can see it used in classes kindergarten through 8th and maybe
higher.”
Darlene Linahan, Agnes Stewart Middle School, Springfield, SD
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