From the Fairytales & Folklore shelf
The Woodcutter and the Snow Prince
Written by Ian Eagleton · Illustrated by Davide Ortu
Owlet Press · 5+
Picture Book · PB · Fiction
Publisher Pitch
Each Christmas Eve, lonely woodcutter Kai carves figures for passers-by. A visit from the feared Snow Prince offers a moment of connection, but when the prince freezes again in his ice palace, Kai must try to break the curse.
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Lives in the story
Book-specific representation evidence, separate from reading format.
- LGBTQ+ love story: The publisher presents Kai and the snow prince's encounter as a winter story of finding love and describes it as an inclusive fairy tale. Source for LGBTQ+ love story (opens in a new tab)