The Roll-Away Snowman

By Junia Wonders

A festive snowman chase that celebrates kindness and the magic of winter

On a snowy winter's day, a playful wind sprite topples Marla Little's snowman and sends him rolling through the village.

"Shiver-dee-doo Oh, shiver-dee-dee "

Marla's refrain rings out at every corner-and little ones chant along every time. One neighbour after another lends a hand: the haberdasher pins on shiny buttons, the greengrocer offers a carrot nose, the milliner crowns him with a jaunty hat, the florist tucks in twiggy arms, and the knitters loop a cozy scarf around him. Then the wind sprite scatters her magical ice crystals and grants Marla a wish she'll never forget.

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

From multi-award-winning author Junia Wonders and illustrator Daniela Volpari comes Book 2 of The Roll-Away Series, following the fall favorite The Roll-Away Pumpkin. Ideal for families who love Sneezy the Snowman, How to Catch a Snowman, and Snowmen at Night.

Why families love The Roll-Away Snowman:

A chant-along refrain in every scene-little ones join in by the second pageIncludes a fun glossary introducing old-world occupations-haberdasher, milliner, greengrocerA perfect Christmas and winter read-aloud for preschool and kindergartenCatchy rhymes and a joyful message about giving and looking out for one anotherComic chaos in every spread as the snowman whooshes past the shops-a cat clinging to a flying ball of yarn, a dog sailing off surrounded by hatsThe chase begins in The Roll-Away Pumpkin-the perfect autumn companion

"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 Readers' Favorite - Illustration Award Winner

2025 Reader Views - Gold Award, Early Readers

2026 Foreword INDIES - Finalist, Picture Books & Early Reader

Plus 9 more literary honors

Woolly scarves, steaming cocoa, frosted windowpanes Join the chase-and make this a winter tradition your family looks forward to when the first snowflakes appear.

• 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