The Roll-Away Snowman

By Junia Wonders

A 2025 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards Gold Medalist

A festive snowman chase that celebrates kindness, teamwork, and winter holiday magic

When a playful wind sprite whooshes Marla Little's snowman away, she dashes after it-meeting helpful neighbors at every corner. As he rolls along, the haberdasher pins on shiny buttons, the greengrocer offers a crisp carrot nose, the milliner crowns him with a jaunty hat, the florist tucks in twiggy arms, and the knitters loop a cozy scarf... until winter magic takes hold and a wonderful surprise brings the town together.

The Roll-Away Snowman is a heartwarming festive winter picture book and bedtime story for kids ages 3-8-perfect for cozy storytimes, classroom read-alouds, and holiday gift giving.

From multi-award-winning author Junia Wonders, creator of The Roll-Away Pumpkin, comes a timeless snowy adventure brimming with laughter, generosity, and festive spirit. Ideal for fans of How to Catch a Snowman and Sneezy the Snowman.

Why families love The Roll-Away Snowman:

Perfect Christmas and winter read-aloud for preschool and kindergartenCatchy rhymes, enchanting art, and a joyful message about kindness and teamworkA delightful holiday gift book with bright, whimsical winter illustrationsIncludes a fun glossary introducing occupations like haberdasher, milliner, and greengrocer

"When her snowman rolls away, Marla Little chases her creation through the neighborhood, encountering one helpful friend after another. Full of holiday magic, this rhyming read from an author known for her 'whimsical, engaging' picture books (Kirkus Reviews) celebrates generosity and teamwork " -BookBub

Awards & Recognition

★ 2025 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards - Gold Medalist

★ 2025 Reader Views - Gold Award Winner - Early Readers

★ 2025 Readers' Favorite - Illustration Award Winner

★ 2026 Next Generation Indie Book Awards - Winner - Children's Picture Book Illustration (Best Illustrator)

★ 2025 Purple Dragonfly Book Award - 1st Place

★ 2026 Foreword Indies - Finalist - Picture Books, Early Reader

★ Plus 7 other literary awards

Add to cart and join the chase-make it a winter tradition your family will treasure year after year

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3907130359
• ISBN13: 9783907130353
• Release Date: January 2025
• Publisher: Gmuer Verlag
• Length: 46 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 3 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3