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Igloo: A Home Built from Kindness and a Giant Snowball

by Ann Kim Ha

A winter shelter built through kindness

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A winter shelter built through kindness

As a snowstorm gathers, Chickadee is alone without a warm home. Geese gather around her, then a fox and a bear join the growing group as the cold deepens. The accumulating acts of care give this picture-book story a clear focus on friendship, generosity, and community support. Its winter setting and rhythm-and-repetition text are described as suited to reading aloud, while the question of whether Chickadee will find a place to call home gives the story its central thread.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Ages 4–8, especially children exploring friendship and kindness.
  • Families and story-time readers looking for a winter picture book to read aloud.

Themes

FriendshipKindness and generosityCommunity supportFinding a home

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Book overview

Braving the cold is not as hard when you have friends to keep you warm. This gorgeously illustrated picture book about generosity and kindness by the acclaimed author-artist of A Friend for Eddy is perfect for fans of The Mitten by Jan Brett and The Mitten: An Old Ukrainian Folktale by Alvin Tresselt and Yaroslava.

A big storm is coming, and Chickadee is all alone in the cold. She doesn't have a cozy home to keep her warm. Luckily, some geese notice poor Chickadee and huddle around her. But the storm is fierce, and the geese are soon shivering as well. Luckily, a furry fox notices the geese and wraps her bushy tail around them. But the snow is really falling now and soon the fox is shivering too. Luckily, a big bear notices the fox and wraps the chilly animals in a great big bear hug. But . . . . with the snow falling all around them, and the wind blowing harder and harder, will Chickadee and her new friends ever stop shivering? And will Chickadee find a place to call home?

Ann Kim Ha, author of the acclaimed picture book A Friend for Eddy, writes and illustrates a beautiful story about friendship, kindness, and community support set in a magical winter wonderland. Featuring a classic text full of rhythm and repetition, this strong social emotional picture book is perfect for bedtime and for reading aloud at story-times. Igloo is certain to warm the hearts of readers of all ages.

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