A Little Like Magic

Schneider Family Book Award Winner
Published October 15, 2024 by Rocky Pond Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House
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ABOUT
When a young girl visits an ice festival with her mother, she experiences something special that will stay with her long after the ice has melted. A tender story about art, memory, and venturing outside your comfort zone. 
REVIEWS
Schneider Family Book Award Winner
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Blue Ribbon Selection
★ "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." — Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (BCCB), starred review
"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
Amazon Editors' Best Books of the Month Pick
Dolly Parton Imagination Library Selection
ACTIVITIES & RESOURCES
Printable Activity Sheets - Color pages, maze, connect the stars, design your own ice sculpture
Ice Sculpting Resource - Videos, photos, articles
LINKS
"2024 Blue Ribbons." BCCB. Jan 1, 2025.
A Little Like Magic interview and educator resources. Children's Book Corner Blog. Jan 14, 2025.
"Interview with Sarah Kurpiel and Book Giveaway." The Picture Book Buzz. Oct 7, 2024.
"Fall 2024 Children's Sneak Previews." Publisher's Weekly. Feb 8, 2024.
Publication announcement. Publisher's Weekly. Sep 14, 2023.
Book cover featuring a drawing of a young kid bundled up in winter clothes, sitting in a power wheelchair, lookin up at a whale made of ice. Book title is "A Little Like Magic."
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