Snow Woman

When Rupert and Kate tell their parents they're going to make a snowman, both Mum and Dad correct them, "You mean a snowperson." Originally published over 30 years ago, this is a deceptively simple story that overthrows gender stereotypes in a wonderfully tongue-in-cheek way that only master storyteller David McKee, the creator of Elmer the patchwork elephant and Mr Benn, could accomplish.

About the author

David McKee (1935 - 2022) was the creator of well-known characters including King Rollo, Mr Benn and Elmer the Patchwork Elephant, which is now published in more than 60 languages and has its own successful global merchandise programme. David was born in Devon and went to Plymouth Art College, where he had a traditional training. On leaving college he drew regularly for Punch, Reader’s Digest, and The Times Educational Supplement. His drawings were influenced especially by Saul Steinberg and Andre Francois. In 2020, David won the British Book Awards Illustrator of the Year Award and BookTrust’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

Summary

When Rupert and Kate tell their parents they're going to make a snowman, both Mum and Dad correct them, "You mean a snowperson." Originally published over 30 years ago, this is a deceptively simple story that overthrows gender stereotypes in a wonderfully tongue-in-cheek way that only David McKee could accomplish.

Product details

• Authors: David McKee
• Publisher: Andersen Press
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 3 to 5
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.10.2020
• EAN: 9781783449811
• ISBN: 978-1-78344-981-1
• No. of pages: 28
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; Christmas, JUVENILE FICTION / General, Picture storybooks, Interest age: from c 3 years, Personal & social issues: siblings (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: siblings