Review: Fabulous Children's Book
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 11, 2013
The Deep and Snowy Wood is a rhyming book following three animals; a deer, a mole and a  squirrel as they run, dig and hop their way, across, under and above the snow in search of... well...something. The question being - where are they going and why? And, only on the last few pages is there any indication of their destination, which I won't spoil for you.The rhyming is superior and never loses rhythm, and the illustrations are superb. This is not always so with all children's books, but here they are perfectly partnered; with both and graphic art and written text flowing seamlessly together. With a tremendous amount of credit to the author, Elwyn Tate, it's all very professional, which makes such a difference. I love the way all the animals are wrapped in scarves and how the little mole's underground home looks so cosy and welcoming. There are plenty of other wonderfully depicted animals too, for little ones to point to and identify, and the winter scenes are gorgeous.Although this book is seasonal, it is one that can be read at any time of year, and no doubt will be read over and over again at the behest of small children.  It is now the absolute favourite of the youngest member of my family, aged two and a half, and the first thing she asks for at bedtime. A real must for any small child's bookshelf and very possibly a future classic. Highly recommended.This review is also published at [...]