Beautiful and easy to read for any mummy and child it’s colourful, full of character, and really brings magic to life. 5 stars

The perfect book to share with mum on Mother's Day, and every day - celebrate just how magic mums can be with this heartwarming treat. A riveting rhyming read, this explores all the magic things a mum can do.

A heart-warming story which celebrates everyone's mum...a wonderful present for Mums to share with their children.

Skilfully written and illustrated ... Very reassuring and superbly told, this story leaves you wanting more - maybe for first visits to the dentist, first day at school, swimming lessons and so on.

A new Anthony Browne book is always a treat. Browne is the sort of author-illustrator who knows exactly how to describe the feelings a child goes through in ordinary everyday life, then picture them allegorically in ways that children just "get"... A fantastic romp...This is a truly special book

Fantastic illustrations

Anthony Browne has an unique way of looking at the world which really makes the reader think - there are many layers to his stories which make them equally enjoyable for children and adults.

A good book for children who display some degree of anxiety at social occasions.

A real treat for Anthony Browne's fans... a nice and useful book which will help children (and their parents) get rid of any pre-party fears.

In constant demand, eliciting hoots of laughter with every read through, but more than that - lots of really cute and hilariously funny scenes unfold as you read, and it's the perfect book to appeal to quite a broad age range

This is bound to become an oft-requested favourite and one I that I cannot wait to read aloud

The whole book is such fun with lots to look at in the funny and sweet illustrations. The best thing, of course, is that when you’ve read it, you can read it all over again – on demand, I am certain.

A winter wonderland of atmospheric pictures, blazing fires and the spirit of Christmas, and an inspiring story about the imaginative power of books.

A stunning picture book with a text of only ninety-six words, spread over fourteen double spreads of outstanding, atmospheric artwork which celebrates reading. The simple story of a little boy's adventure is heartwarming.

Meet huge snowmen, an ice queen, fairies, elves, a giant reindeer and Father Christmas.

Get in the festive mood with this beautiful story of one small boy’s magical snowy adventure. ...An inspiring story about the imaginative power of books.

This is a beautiful, beautiful book. With an ending which will leave book-lovers everywhere sighing with delight. It is so luscious.

The magic of reading is the inspiration for this stunningly illustrated debut in which a little boy takes a long and eventful journey across a snow-bound imaginative landscape. ... The dream-like style of illustration makes this the perfect book for snuggling up with on dark wintry nights – Collingridge is clearly a major talent to look out for in the future.

Beautiful vast snowscapes are the visual backdrop to this magical story.... Captivating and atmospheric.

Picture books have never really appealed to me. Until I saw When It Snows. The paintings. They are absolutely beautiful! The attention to detail, the light and shade and the undeniable talent of Collingridge... it's just breath taking.

A truly enchanting Christmas adventure . . . Wonderfully creative and romantic winter fantasy of atmospheric pictures and blazing fires which captures the true spirit of Christmas and delivers an inspiring story about the imaginative power of books.