How The Russian Snow Maiden Helped Santa Claus

By Gail Buyske and Natasha Voronina

This is a cross-cultural Christmas tale of a child's self-discovery with introductions to folk characters, traditions, and a bit of language of a far-away country. A pronunciation guide is included:... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0972502742
• ISBN13: 9780972502740
• Release Date: August 2005
• Publisher: Vernissage Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.3" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Beautiful and inspiring

This is a beautifully illustrated book about how a young Russian girl helps Santa Claus. It is a wonderful introduction to the variety of ways that Christmas is celebrated in other countries, but retains enough focus on the US to make it interesting to young Americans. My daughters love the book and I enjoy reading it to them as the story is interesting for both children and adults.

A First Rate Story with Caldecott Quality Illustrations

In this engaging story, the Snow Maiden's dilemma can be appreciated by all ages. At the point where the Snow Maiden makes a significant contribution to Santa's inventory, she gains self confidence and happiness. A perfect book for reading aloud over the Holidays! Children and adults will delight in exploring the plentiful illustrations. Review written by Jessie Palmer: Grandmother, elementary school teacher, and reading specialist.

A nice addition to the holiday library

This book is an excellent blend of Western and Russian holiday traditions. The illustrations are quite charming, in the style of Russian matryoshka dolls.

A Christmas Classic

This is a sweet adventure story with magical illustrations and a real "Christmasy" feel to it. It's about sharing and helping a friend in need. It's in a class with "Polar Express."

Great Christmas Gift

I bought this book for my daughter who was adopted from Russia. It has wonderful, colorful illustrations. The story is very cute and it introduces some Russian words and cultural aspects. It does a good job of connecting Russia's Christmas customs to our Christmas customs. I know my daughter will love it when I give it to her for Christmas.