Snowflake dreams of where he might land in the city, fluttering over multi-colored roofs and merry voices. White pages, with cut-out snowflake patterns, hint at the rich colors of cityscapes beneath. Below, in that same city, Inkdrop sighs inside her ink bottle, waiting for the artist to use her in one of his drawings. Black pages, with cut-out ink-splotch patterns, offer glimpses of the artist's vibrant paintings beneath. The wind tips the ink bottle, and Inkdrop flies out the window--straight into Snowflake--and their magnificent collision is represented by an astounding, laser-cut gatefold. They stay together from that day forward, telling each other their stories.
Originally published in Italian as Storia di Goccia e Fiocco, this lavish, oversized labor of love tells the dreamily romantic tale of Snowflake and Inkdrop from two separate points of view. (The book has two front covers!) A lovely gift for children and enamored adults alike. --Karin Snelson, children's editor, Shelf Awareness