A heartwarming seasonal story with an uplifting message about friendship and having confidence in yourself.Format: Paperback book and CDLittle Nell's family thinks she's too small to really accomplish anything. But one snowy winter day, while Nell is playing with her forest friends Reindeer, Hare, and Bear Cub, her friends encourage her to build a snowman. Though Nell is unsure of herself at first, with the support and help of her friends, she creates a marvelous snowman. Nell's wondrous creation shows everyone that she IS capable of accomplishing anything she puts her mind to--and that great things often come in "little" packages!A powerful lesson about self-confidence and a cozy winter treat in one.
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"I read this book as a read aloud for students in my practicum. Great story about how everyone, even those that are small, are capable of big things. Students were able to relate to this story. Good story for winter with a good theme!" — Janna (4 out of 5 stars)
"I read this book as a read aloud for students in my practicum. Great story about how everyone, even those that are small, are capable of big things. Students were able to relate to this story. Good story for winter with a good theme!"
“Frustrated youngsters will find a champion in Little Nell.”
“This funny winter’s tale from Cuyler features a girl who needs a boost of confidence to get past the teasing of her overwhelming. overbearing mother and sisters.”
“Jane Casserly’s sweet voice champions Nell while voicing the large characters with great bluster. Young listeners will respond to the repetition as Nell and company pat, mat, bat, roll, nudge, kick, and push a fabulous snowman into being. The musical accompaniment underscores the story’s climax as tokens of endearment are bestowed on Nell.”
" Very cute story. Watch the pictures -- as they are rolling the snowballs for the snowman, they spell out the word snowman. "
" This is a cute story about Little Nell who her mom and sisters think is too small to do anything. With the encouragement of her animal friends, Little Nell proves that she is not too small with the help of her friends. "
" I think this book could lead into a lesson on snow and what it is made of which could introduce a discussion on solids and liquids. This book would be best for fourth or fifth grade. "
" Little Nell is told she isn't big enough. With help of animal friends builds a great snowman. "
" One of my all time favorite books for kids! "
" Cute book about small people doing big things. "
" A fun seasonal book for kids. "
" I learned in this book that you should NOT give up your dreams. "
" Plot is lacking, but the fun thing about this book is that the animals roll the snowballs in a track that spells "snowman". "
Margery Cuyler is an American children’s book author. She has written many picture books, including the That’s Good! That’s Bad! series. Cuyler grew up in Princeton, New Jersey, and graduated from Sarah Lawrence College in 1970. Besides writing her own books, she has worked as a children’s book editor and is publisher of Marshall Cavendish children’s books. In 2011 she appeared on the Celebrity Apprentice television show and judged the contestants on their work creating a children’s book.
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