Icy the Iceberg is a sweet little children’s book about a snowflake-turned-iceberg named Icy, who goes on this long emotional journey through the water cycle. It starts with him forming from vapor and becoming a happy, floaty snowflake, but then he gets buried under layers of snow for centuries and eventually becomes this huge, majestic iceberg. He gets to float in the ocean, make friends with whales and otters, and have the time of his life… until he starts melting. But don’t worry, it loops back around when he turns into vapor again and floats up into the sky, ready to start his cycle all over. It’s science meets story time.

What I loved most was how the book gave real feelings to a snowflake. Icy goes from joyful and curious to scared and lonely, then back to joyful again. It really hit me when he was buried under all that snow for hundreds of years. And then that comeback moment on page 26 when he finally cracks free and splashes into the ocean was fantastic. The book’s voice is simple but so full of heart. Kids will get the science, sure, but adults will see a metaphor for life, change, growth—all that deep stuff hidden in a floating snowflake.

The artwork is adorable. Each spread has this cheerful, crayon-colored vibe, and the “Color Me” pages give it a whole activity-book feel that’s just brilliant. And don’t get me started on the animals! That whole section where he makes friends with sea creatures and even gets a surprise visit from a polar bear was wholesome and reminded me of how friendship can come from the most unexpected places.

Icy the Iceberg made me feel warm and fuzzy inside. It’s the perfect picture book for curious little readers who love stories with heart and a bit of science thrown in. It’s also great for parents or grandparents who want something thoughtful but not preachy. I’d recommend it for anyone who likes their bedtime stories with a side of wonder and a little tug on the heartstrings.

Pages: 28 | ASIN : B0F461HMGS