'The Snow Queen' is a tale about the strength and endurance of childhood friendship. Gerda's search for her playmate Kay, who was abducted by the queen to her frozen palace, is brought to life by the drawings of Christian Birmingham.'The Snow Queen' is a tale about the strength and endurance of childhood friendship. Gerda's search for her playmate Kay, who was abducted by the queen to her frozen palace, is brought to life by the drawings of Christian Birmingham.