The Ice Queen

Name: The Ice Queen
ISBN: 9781477600504

by Liana-Melissa Allen

For the child who meets someone who seems distant or unkind and needs help understanding that warmth and persistence can melt even the coldest exterior.

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About This Book

Reach for this book when your child encounters someone who seems cold, distant, or unapproachable and they need help seeing past a person's outer shell. This reimagining of the classic fairy tale focuses on a lonely Ice Queen who hides behind a frozen exterior until a young visitor shows her that warmth and kindness can melt away the deepest isolation. It is a gentle exploration of empathy and the hidden reasons why people might push others away. Ideal for children aged 4 to 8, this story provides a soft landing for discussing how to be a friend to someone who seems different or unfriendly. Parents will appreciate the way it models persistence and the transformative power of a small, kind gesture without being overly didactic.

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What Parents Should Know

Mild PerilMild

The icy environment and the Queen's initial distance may feel slightly intimidating to very young children.

Sensitive Topics

The book deals with loneliness and social isolation metaphorically. The Ice Queen's distance is a stand-in for emotional walls. The approach is entirely secular and the resolution is highly hopeful, suggesting that no heart is permanently frozen.