When the Frost King brought the winter snow, Anna fashioned a snow dog.  She and her brother dressed him in a scarf and cap and loved him as if he were real.  The Frost King spotted Snow Dog, blew “life” into him and carried him back to the Ice Palace.  Snow Dog missed the children and searched until he found their house.  Exhausted, he curled up and fell asleep.  In the morning, Anna saw him at once and she and Olen dragged him inside.  As he rested, the snow melted and his ice coat was replaced with real fur.  As Anna hugged him, Snow Dog felt his heart beat with love for her.  Later, when the Frost King saw Snow Dog sleeping indoors, he realized there was a magic power he did not have.  He sprinkled more snow, and disappeared into the Northern Lights.  In the morning, Anna and Olen saw the Frost King had returned – and left enough snow to make a snow cat!   Loretta Krupinski paints with cool winter colors until the children bring Snow Dog indoors.  The colors then switch to warm reds, oranges, and browns.  Many pages have borders which complement the illustrations.  Good supplement for art lessons on color and design.