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A Little Like Magic - by Sarah Kurpiel (Hardcover)

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Highlights

  • Winner of the Schneider Book Award and glistening with winter charm, this is an exhilarating, tender story of pushing past your comfort zone and finding inspiration in art and natural beauty.
  • Schneider Family Book Award (Children's) 2025 1st Winner
  • 4-8 Years
  • 9.2" x 10.3" Hardcover
  • 40 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Disabilities & Special Needs

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About the Book



A young girl "reluctantly agrees to join her mom at an ice festival, where they watch sculptors chisel and drill until it's too cold to watch anymore. That night the girl discovers that she has lost the horse figurine she'd brought with her, and she wishes she'd never gone--until the next night, when they return to the festival and see what the artists have created: sparkling, glorious sculptures that feel a little like magic"--



Book Synopsis



Winner of the Schneider Book Award and glistening with winter charm, this is an exhilarating, tender story of pushing past your comfort zone and finding inspiration in art and natural beauty.

Our young narrator doesn't like itchy hats or cold wind, and she especially doesn't like going places she's never been before. But she reluctantly agrees to join her mom at an ice festival, where they watch sculptors chisel and drill until it's too cold to watch anymore. That night the girl discovers that she has lost the horse figurine she'd brought with her, and she wishes she'd never gone . . . until the next night, when they return to the festival and see what the artists have created: sparkling, glorious sculptures that feel a little like magic. One surprise in particular seems even more magical to the girl. The ice art will stay with her long, long after it has melted away.



Review Quotes




Schneider Family Book Award Winner
Bulletin Blue Ribbon Book
Amazon Best Books of the Year

"In rhythmic text, Kurpiel gently demonstrates that ephemeral moments should be treasured and that venturing outside one's comfort zones can be richly rewarding. Fluid illustrations clearly convey the narrator's emotions; eye-catching blue and white hues immerse readers in the wintry atmosphere." --Kirkus Review

"This is a gem of a picture book, a simple story elevated to poignance by visuals that evolve from gentle to whimsical, a pitch-perfect narrative voice, and organic disability inclusion. Kurpiel has a keen ear for a child's perspective, as spare text clearly conveys the narrator's progression from relatable reluctance to contemplative wonder and, eventually, anticipatory joy of next year's winter. The child's disability is naturally incorporated into the visual storytelling. A sweet, thoughtful reflection on anxieties and trying new things, this will resonate with any reader, especially those who've braved the chill of the cold in search of some wintery wonder. " --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review



About the Author



Sarah Kurpiel is a librarian and self-taught author/illustrator. Her stories are inspired by animals, nature, and moments of wonder, such as the magical ice festival held in her hometown when she was a kid. She is the creator of several picture books, including Lone Wolf and Snake's Big Mistake. Sarah hopes her work brings a bit of happiness into the world--and a bit of disability representation too. She uses a power wheelchair and considers her disability an important part of her identity. She lives with her family in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.2 Inches (H) x 10.3 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .9 Pounds
Suggested Age: 4-8 Years
Number of Pages: 40
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Disabilities & Special Needs
Publisher: Rocky Pond Books
Format: Hardcover
Author: Sarah Kurpiel
Language: English
Street Date: October 15, 2024
TCIN: 91189054
UPC: 9780593697658
Item Number (DPCI): 247-51-8105
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.5 inches length x 10.3 inches width x 9.2 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.9 pounds
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5.0 out of 5 stars with 1 reviews
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Ice festival inspires, illuminates

5 out of 5 stars
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KidLit Book Reviewer - 10 months ago
There is a LOT of magic in A LITTLE LIKE MAGIC by @sarah.kurpiel from @rockypondbooks. ✨️✨️✨️Don't miss this gentle, heartwarming story about ice, art, inspiration, and easing out of one's comfort zone. ✨️✨️✨️
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