... really do think that as much as my kiddos enjoyed this book
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I really do think that as much as my kiddos enjoyed this book, I love it even more! There is just something about the opening of the book that really got to me... right from the start we are asked how we would draw a snowman and then answers the question for you - "three white circles stacked upon each other with black dots for eyes, and orange nose, etc..." Which is exactly how we would draw a snowman, right? This is how we are taught to see and draw one, and it is the way a snowman is continuously depicted everywhere you look. But then, the author challenges you - what if a certain artist was to draw a snowman, what do you think it would look like? For example, if the snowman were to be painted by Picasso, Monet, or Pollack? Do you think all of their snowmen would like alike?...

This book not only opens a whole new world for budding artists to let their imaginations run wild and not to limit themselves... it teaches them to think for themselves and to not judge others for being different. It inspires children to believe in themselves and in what they would like to create, but to also accept criticism since we all have our own distinct styles and will translate our own work, and others, in our own way.

All of the artwork and illustrations are brilliant interpretations of every artist's work - Dali, Mondrian, Lawrence, Wood and more! The quality and work that went into them are astounding - I truly felt as if all of the artists came together to collaborate here...
Quoting my 4-year-old after he chose his favorite snowman, Vincent Van Gogh's "snowman swirls and curls in the wavy hills": "It looks cold and snowy. They did a good job!"

Oh, and we cannot forget to mention our adorable narrator - a hamster that not only introduces us in his own quiet way to each interpreted snowman picture but also takes on the persona of every artist mentioned, which helped my son identify each artist and understand that these people each have different ideas, can/will interpret things differently, and every person has their own unique and creative ways. And that he too can create in his own way.

The only thing we all missed seeing in this book - what the author's and/or illustrator's own snowman would have looked like! Although the interpretations that were shared with us are their own unique visions inspired by great artists, we would have loved to have seen their own original artwork alongside them too!

This is definitely a book to share with all the imaginative artists and art history majors in your life! Also, it would be the perfect intro to introducing little ones to different art styles, periods of art history, texture and mediums and so much more!

*We received a hardcover copy of IF PICASSO PAINTED A SNOWMAN from Nicole Banholzer PR, LLC. for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions here are our own. Please leave a comment or message us with any problems and/or questions. Thank you!
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I liked it! But I think that the much younger kids would get more of a kick out of this ebook especially those who like to have a book read over and over again. The illustrations were beautiful and bright which should be a hot spot for them. These are the reasons why I am giving it four stars. As I said this is for the very young kids who enjoys reading the same story repeatedly. I received this ebook for free and in exchange I have now given it an honest review from where I am at this point of time. Good job! By Angela
4440166
My kids really enjoyed this book! In fact, I just walked over to my daughter's stack of books and this one was on the top. Stuck in a Muck gets read over and over at our house! The story is entertaining and the illustrations are beautiful. I recommend this book!
835459
I wasn't too sure about this book, but the minute I started reading it to my boys, they were transfixed. My five year old has memorized it to read to my 19 month old. My 19 month old has most of it memorized himself! It's a quick, fun read with cute illustrations and I would recommend it to anyone with small children. We have the small board book in the car and the large board book at home. The kids even act it out sometimes. It was a good choice and I'm glad I bought it.
602405
All my kids enjoyed this book as much as I did. My teenaged grandson also got a kick out of it.
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I read this book to my nine and seven year old and they loved it.  At times they were drawn in by the suspense and at other times they laughed out loud at the comic relief.  Best of all, they anxiously awaited bed time until I had read the whole book and always begged me to keep reading.  FYI my nine year old is an extremely bright straight A 4th grader and my son is in first grade (creative type)-- not sure which one enjoyed it the most.  Anyway, I think their reaction says it all, and I enjoyed the book too!
4031672
I read this to my kids every day (age 6 & 8) and they seem to enjoy it.  I think it would be perfect for age 10-14 to read on their own and maybe discuss with a parent also.  Either way - good stuff!
2169476
I didn't realize how much discussion would be generated from a children's book !  My kids love the characters and read it almost everyday. They have begun to ask questions about the interactions of the characters and have now begun to apply the concepts to their own experiences and friendships.  I wasn't prepared for the "life lessons" that the story would evoke but, I'm so glad it did !  It has opened up a dialogue with my kids about friendships, loyalty and the joy of being helpful to others.  Thank you Charlie Bubbles for getting my kids thinking AND doing doing it in such an enjoyable way !
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This book was very enjoyable and not a bad read either.  Both of my kids enjoyed it and have read it several times.
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What an incredibly cute book that was fun for both me and my kids! It was relatable for my 5yr old and brought back the magic of carefree imagination for me. I'd definitely recommend this and would love to see this become a series!
4863514
My children really enjoyed this book, we read it in bits each night. One is writing about it at school and has been inspired by the names in the book. He's also answering questions with narb & yarb. :)
4631023
My kids and I really loved this book.  We had to read it for a book report.  Kids enjoyed it as well.
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So thankful to have stumbled upon this book. After days and days of complaining from the kids about reading the same books over and over, I needed to find something fresh and new, thankfully this book was it. From my viewpoint I really enjoyed reading this book to my kids (ages 3 and 5) as it is short enough to keep their attention but fun enough to have them engaged and ask me to read it over and over. This book was also a hit for my daughter who adores owls.
Something to keep in mind is that this books is not just a story, but an actual mystery and should be treated as such. I found that asking my kids questions about the story or the illustrations as if we were solving the mystery in real time really helped keep them engaged and excited.
There's also a little section at the end with three questions that help develop critical thinking and observation skills. I have to admit that I myself was stumped at first by the questions, but going back through the book a second time to find the answers we couldn't get initially was just as fun and exciting as the first time through. The answers to the questions were very witty, but I won't give away any spoilers because it is a mystery after all. Just in case you don't like to be wrong though, the author states before the answers "Below are possible answers to the questions. But you can have any answer you want because all answers are correct." I really appreciate that the author takes that second to nurture the kids' creativity and imagination (as well as to my bruised ego).

Thank you so much Addy H. Hopefully there are more coming!
129524
My kids loved this book and the repetition nature of this book makes them dream of similar scenarios beyond the content of the book too!
700329
I think I liked this book more than my kids! I could read it over and over to them. It is very cute and funny. Also, the story is thoughtful and there are lots of lessons to take from it. The pictures were wonderful as well.
1210476
Cute story with great illustrations! My kiddos really enjoyed this book!
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My pre-K and Kindergarten kids loved this book.