An Iceberg’s Journey Educates Young Readers about Water Cycle and Companionship

Children’s book introduces compelling characters and lessons

Libertyville, IL – WEBWIRE – Monday, September 25, 2017

“Icy the Iceberg” Written by Larry Friend Illustrated by Sidney “Mindy” Makis

“Icy is a likeable, relatable character, and the book’s approach to teaching the water cycle feels unique for its target age demographic…‘Icy the Iceberg’ is a pleasant way to introduce very young readers to the complexities of the water cycle.”

The adventures of a snowflake-turned-iceberg come to life on the pages of Larry Friend and Sidney “Mindy” Makis’s new book, “Icy the Iceberg.”

The story starts with Icy, a sparkling snowflake drifting along the icy mountains of Vancouver, Canada. As Icy touches land, he begins his long and lonely years of being trapped underneath the snow. After hundreds of years, Icy becomes an iceberg and meets all kinds of creatures along the way.

BlueInk Review says: “Icy is a likeable, relatable character, and the book’s approach to teaching the water cycle feels unique for its target age demographic…‘Icy the Iceberg’ is a pleasant way to introduce very young readers to the complexities of the water cycle.”

Colorful illustrations accompany the text, as Mindy Makis tries to illustrate the water cycle in a simple, enjoyable manner for children. Larry Friend has an engaging narration style, and he says, “[The book] gives children hope when they are confronted with difficult and scary things in life; knowing there is little to fear when the same situation presents itself in the future.”

“Icy the Iceberg” is available in selected bookstores.

Icy the Iceberg
Written by Larry Friend
Illustrated by Sidney “Mindy” Makis
Paperback | $9.99
Hardcover | $20.99

Book copies are available at LitFire Publishing, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other online book retailers.

About the Author

Larry Friend has always been fond of telling stories to his children and grandchildren. He takes pride in making humor out of his life experiences. Larry and his illustrator and sister Sidney “Mindy” Makis worked together on this book. It has been a wonderful project for both of them.

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