Snow Queen

Bette Westera is an award-winning Dutch children's writer. She has published over 130 books for children and her writing has been widely translated. In 2020, Bette's poetry collection Dead Normal won The Netherlands' long-running and prestigious Gouden Griffel (Golden Pencil) award for children's literature. When not writing, Bette enjoys spending time with her three children and four grandchildren. She lives in Amersfoort, The Netherlands, with her husband. Aida De Jong is a Dutch illustrator, designer and teacher. She studied Illustration and Fine Art at Utrecht School of the Arts, and she finds her inspiration in nature, folklore and history. Aida has illustrated several children's books and lives in Gouda in the Netherlands. David Colmer is an award-winning Australian translator of Dutch poetry and prose. His work has been awarded the Vondel Prize, the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award and the Independent Foreign Fiction Prize, among many other honours. He lives in Amsterdam in the Netherlands.

• Seven Special Parcels Part One P.9The first Saturday: The Story of The Magic Mirror P.13The second Saturday: The Story of The Rose P.17The third Saturday: The Story of The Red Blanket P.23The fourth Saturday: The Story of The Silver Sled P.29The fifth Saturday: The Story of The Sword P.39The sixth Saturday: The Story of The Reindeer-Fur Hat P.45The seventh Saturday: The Story of The Mirror Splinter P.51The night of the seventh Saturday: Heading Home P.57Sunday: Seven Special Parcels Part Two P.60

'Westera's retelling employs a clever structure and elegant prose that should win over even Andersen purists. De Jong's warm, precise illustrations balance chilly and cozy moments. An enthrallingly reimagined classic.'-- Kirkus Reviews'A beautiful retelling of the classic fairy tale that feels magical, adventurous, and just a little bit mysterious. The illustrations by Aida de Jong are absolutely gorgeous. They make the snowy, magical world feel like it comes alive on the page.'-- YA Books Central'Colorful, detailed illustrations accompany the text, capturing young readers' attention. Fans of fairy tale storytelling will enjoy the design and delivery of this book.'-- Mary Lanni Reads (YouTube)'I love seeing classic stories brought to life for a new generation, and this version has so much to discover.'-- Read With a Rescue (Instagram)