A very interesting part of the story was when Kay was playing with hard, shiny blocks of ice. They reminded me of the ice in Kay's heart and the splinter of the devil's mirror in his eye and heart, which sent him out of his mind, made him see only ugly things and made him forget all his friends.

You should read this book if you like caring for people, because Gerda goes to the ends of the world for Kay, her missing friend.


This is a superbly illustrated edition of a classic tale.   March 7, 2000
 11 out of 12 found this review helpful

This is a beautiful work with superb illustrations which are detailed and lavish, yet convey the darker elements of the story. This classic tale deserves to be revisited in this delightful edition.


Mary Engelbreit's "Snow Queen" artwork is ENCHANTING!   September 29, 1997
 8 out of 12 found this review helpful

If you're looking for a special book for any child, look no further; pick up Hans Christian Andersen's "The Snow Queen", illustrated by Mary Engelbreit. This delightful story will not only whisk your child away within it's beautiful artwork, it will mesmorize you as well! Mary Engelbreit does it again with her incredible talent, making this book, for our family, a book to be cherished and handed down for many years to come. Her wonderful artwork in this book will captivate whoever reads it and bring a smile to anyone's face! :-) (Also wonderful as a coffee table book!)