Frosty the Snow Man
By Annie North Bedford
The Story
A group of children build a snowman one winter's day and watch him come to life, sharing in the wonder and fun of a magical friend made of snow.
Why It's Special
For the kid who begs to build a snowman at the first flake of snow, this taps right into that hope that he might just wake up and play.
- Big idea: Wonder and friendship can appear in the most ordinary winter afternoon.
- Vibes: Wintry, warm-hearted, and full of old-fashioned holiday charm.
Perfect For Kids Who
- love classic wintertime stories
- enjoy imagining toys or snowmen coming to life
- like to act out building a snowman
- respond well to gentle, cheerful storytelling
Ask Your Little Reader
- Imagination: What do you think it felt like when Frosty first came to life?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever built a snowman? What did you name him?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think the children felt playing with Frosty?
- Story & problem-solving: What kinds of fun do you think the children had with Frosty in the snow?
