Snowie Rolie

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What wonders a snowy day can bring! Rolie Polie Olie, a cute little arthropodish robot, often wishes for snow in his frost-free land. One day his dream comes true--the sun blows a bulb and snow begins to fall. Olie and his sister Zowie decide to build a buddy--named Mr. Snowie! As with the legendary Frosty the Snowman, all is well until the sun returns to its bright, warm state, then suddenly Mr. Snowie is in danger. "What to do? What to do? They had a friend they couldn't keep cool!" There's only one solution. It's time to rocket to Chillsville where they encounter scores of frosty friends for Mr. Snowie, including one very familiar looking jolly fellow with a white beard and a belly like a bowl full of jelly.

FROM OUR EDITORS

Join Rolie Polie Olie, the fun-loving hero of Disney's Emmy Award-winning TV show, for an out-of-this-world winter wonderland adventure! In this charming sequel to the popular Rolie Polie Olie, Olie's back with his new pal, Mr. Snowie. Together, they rocket to Chillsville to meet Klanky Klaus and dance the chilly cha-cha!

ANNOTATION

When the sun begins to melt the snow, Olie and Zowie take their snowman friend, Mr. Snowie, to a new home in Chillsville.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Rolie Polie Olie's back with his new pal, Mr. Snowie! Together they rocket to Chillsville to meet Klanky Klaus and dance the chilly cha cha...

FROM THE CRITICS

Sesame Street Parents

Think of Frosty the Snowman, but with a high-tech twist. Rolie Polie Olie of TV fame and his friend Zowie build Mr. Snowie, a snowman who becomes their pal. But as luck would have it, the mercury rises, and Mr. Snowie begins to melt. So the kids take him on a rocket to Chillsville, where they eat icicle cake and dance the chilly cha-cha. The book's computer-generated images are like 3-D toys on the page.

Children's Literature

Rolie Polie Olie is back with a winter's tale in this sequel to the popular Rolie Polie Olie, which has been made into a television series on the Disney Channel. Olie gets his wish for snow when his planet's sun blows a light bulb. He and his sister Zowie build Mr. Snowie when the planet is covered with snow. The predictable plot then tracks the Frosty the Snowman storythe children need to bring Mr. Snowie to a colder planet after the sun's light bulb is replaced because he is quickly melting. They rocket to Chillsville, the home of Klanky Klaus, who rewards them with snowdrop soup and other chilly treats. When Klaus and his reindeer bring the children back home, Klaus leaves them with a little memento of their new friend. The striking illustrations carry the book's weak plot line. This title is sure to appeal to the growing legion of Olie fans. 2000, Laura Geringer/HarperCollins, $15.95 and $15.89. Ages 2 to 8. Reviewer: Jeanne K. Pettenati 0060292857

Kirkus Reviews

Joyce makes a foray into Polar Express territory with this flaky follow-up to Rolie Polie Olie (1999). When the sun blows a bulb, Rolie and little sister Zowie take advantage of the ensuing snowfall to build Mr. Snowie, a carrot-nosed new friend. Thanks to prompt Solar servicing, though, the heat soon comes back, so to keep Mr. Snowie from suffering a meltdown, all rocket off to Chillsville for snowdrop soup, icicle cake,"sky-high snowball pie," and a"chilly cha-cha" with a chorus line of Mr. Snowie lookalikes. Catching a ride home on Santa's sleigh, which resembles a retro model Star Wars pod racer, Rolie and Zowie find a snow globe left for them, a memento both of their friend and of a day"happy, sad, and everything in between." Seemingly constructed from robot parts and gumballs, Olie and buddies pose in scenes that look like set-piece dioramas, all glossy, rounded shapes and sharp shadows. Unlike its predecessor, the text is prose, and less sprightly—but the story line is strong and witty enough to hold its own with the quirky, heavily worked visual concept. (Picture book. 6-8)