Ice Cap


Children - Grade K-3rd
34 Pages
Reviewed on 11/10/2024
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Reviewed by Carol Thompson for Readers' Favorite

Ice Cap by Joan Epp is a whimsical children’s book that brings the magic of winter to life through the story of Ice Cap, a friendly, tech-savvy snowman with a warm heart and a love for adventure. Ice Cap is not your average snowman; he snowboards down the mountainside to meet the children in town, bringing fun and kindness wherever he goes. From playing winter games and singing popular tunes to sharing frosty treats and heartwarming stories, Ice Cap captures young readers’ imaginations, making winter days even more enchanting. Epp’s playful, rhyming text engages readers, inviting them to follow along as Ice Cap joins the children for snow-filled fun. The story highlights themes of friendship, kindness, and the joy of sharing simple moments.

The illustrations add a delightful charm to the book, with vibrant winter scenes and expressive characters that make the snowy landscape feel alive. Each page radiates warmth and energy, bringing out the snowman’s personality and bond with the children, who eagerly wait for him to appear every winter. Ideal for reading aloud, Ice Cap captures winter’s cozy, festive spirit while subtly encouraging friendship and gratitude values. Joan Epp’s writing and Claire Sedovic’s lively illustrations create an entertaining and heartwarming book, making it an excellent addition to any child’s winter reading list. Whether for classroom story time or a cozy family reading session, Ice Cap is a memorable story that inspires children to see winter as a time for adventure and giving. It's a timeless story to pass on through the generations.

Chad Richins

Ice Cap by Joan Epp is a delightful holiday-themed children’s book that brings a sense of magic and warmth to winter. The story follows Ice Cap, a friendly snowman from the distant ice hills, who arrives to spread kindness and fun during the snowy season. With his magical hat, cool sunglasses, and a phone, Ice Cap is a modern snowman who captures kids’ imaginations as he plays in the snow with the children, interacts with forest animals, and shares small but thoughtful gifts. The story is full of winter excitement, with frozen ponds and snow-covered landscapes, and introduces children to seasonal words like "fir" and "garland." Through Ice Cap's adventures, kids can broaden their imaginations and get into the holiday spirit.

Joan Epp does a wonderful job of making the story not only fun but also engaging on a literary level. I loved the way she uses alliteration and rhymes, giving the book a lyrical flow that kids will enjoy and helping them unconsciously learn about literary style. I like that it’s more than just a pretty picture book; Ice Cap teaches valuable lessons, from politeness and safety to time management and the importance of asking permission. As a parent, I relearned that playtime has structure—like kids checking with parents before joining Ice Cap in the snow or knowing when it's time to rest. As I enjoyed reading this book, older children will enjoy reading it themselves, while younger kids will love hearing it read aloud with a bit of drama. Joan Epp has truly created a book that’s both fun and educational, balancing values with the pure joy of winter adventures.