From Ice To Paradise

From Ice to Paradise, a charming picture book by 12-year-old Olivia Shread and illustrated by her 12-year-old best friend Alice Almeida, showcases young talent in a 6th-grade collaboration. This 34-page adventure follows Snowflake, a polar bear who hates the cold, living in the arctic town of Snowyville. When a storm blows out his fire, Snowflake leaves searching for firewood, finding friendship with a penguin and a warm paradise. With vibrant watercolors and simple text, it's perfect for ages 4-10, teaching perseverance and teamwork. Parents and grandparents will love storytime giggles as kids embrace this inspiring tale by pre-teen creators. Ideal for family libraries, it sparks young imaginations to create their own stories.