Books About Snowmen

When the first signs of snow arrive, kids are ready to bundle up and head outside to enjoy their favorite activities. While you wait, grab a cup of cocoa and curl up to enjoy these books about snowmen.

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BOOKS ABOUT SNOWMEN

Snowmen at Night

Have you ever built a snowman and discovered the next day that his grin has gotten a little crooked, or his tree-branch arms have moved? And you’ve wondered . . . what do snowmen do at night? This delightful wintertime tale reveals all! 

Don’t forget to check out Snowmen at Christmas, Snowmen All Year, and Snowmen at Work, too.

All About Snowmen (Celebrate Winter)

Winter is here! Grab your hat and mittens. Let’s make a snowman. Celebrate the season with with lovely photos and a simple design that beautifully support early readers.

Sneezy the Snowman

B-R-R-R-R! AH-CHOO! Sneezy the Snowman is cold, cold, cold. To warm up, he drinks cocoa, sits in a hot tub, stands near a warm fire–and melts! But the children know just what to do to build him up again–and make him feel “just right”.

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There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow

There was a cold lady who swallowed some snow.
I don’t know why she swallowed some snow.
Perhaps you know.

This time, the old lady is swallowing everything from snow to a pipe, some coal, a hat, and more! 

The Biggest Snowman Ever

When the mayor of Mouseville announces the town snowman contest, Clayton and Desmond claim that they will each make the biggest snowman ever. But building a huge snowman alone is hard! They work and work, but their snowmen just aren’t big enough. Soon they have an idea. As the day of the contest approaches, Clayton and Desmond join forces to build the biggest snowman ever.

All You Need for a Snowman

One small snowflake fluttering down—
That’s all you need for a snowman.

Or is it? In these pages, an exuberant crew is summoned to create a snowman of heroic proportions. Starting with the very first flake, Alice Schertle’s clever and energetic rhyming text details the steps these little sculptors take to create a chilly chum

Snowzilla

Cami Lou and her brother build the biggest, hugest, most mammoth snowman the world has ever seen. It’s Snowzilla! The snowman becomes an instant sensation, and tourists pour into the small town. But not everyone is impressed. Some say the giant snowman brings giant problems. Then a judge rules that Snowzilla must come down. Can Cami Lou and her brother save Snowzilla? 

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Frosty the Snowman

A group of school children build a snowman called Frosty and place a magic hat on his head, which makes him come to life with enchanted power. But when the temperatures begin to rise, can Frosty be saved?

Snowie Rolie

Olie’s Rolie Polie world has turned snowy! But when the sun turns back on, what will happen to Olie’s new buddy, Mr. Snowie? 

Just a Snowman

Snow is piled high and school is cancelled. But before Little Critter can build his snowman, he must help his sister wear her snow boots, his dad shovel the sidewalk, and Gator build a fort. Will Little Critter ever get to build a snowman?

Henry and Mudge and the Snowman Plan

Henry sees a sign about a snowman contest in the park! Can Henry, his father, and his big dog Mudge come up with the best snowman plan to win the contest?

Do you have a favorite book about snowmen that didn’t make the list? Let me know so I can check it out!

Ready to pair a fun activity with your favorite snowman books? Check out this Snowman Supplies Freebie.

Need more winter book ideas? Take a look at these lists:
Snow Books
Penguin Books
Polar Bear Books

Happy Reading!