The Little Snowplow

The story offers positive themes of hard work and self-confidence in the face of doubters. Unfortunately, elements of the plot were predictable (the snow storm, the plow being the unlikely hero), and the tale has been told before. Instead of ending on a high note or with an unexpected twist, the story simply fades. Little snowplow is tired from the day’s efforts, and wants to sleep.

Throughout the story, the trucks speak and move independently. So, it seemed odd that during the snow storm, the plow suddenly required a human driver. That point aside, the artwork is terrific. The trucks’ facial expressions effectively convey emotions, and the art does a fantastic job capturing the mood and feel of a snow storm.