The Giving Snowman: A Children’s Bedtime Story about Gratitude

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(A perfect Christmas gift for children ages 3-8)
On a snowy night, Snowman lends a helping hand to Bird, Rabbit, Farmer, and Traveler when they are in need. The next day when the sun comes out and melts Snowman, Bird, Rabbit, Farmer, and Traveler work together as a team to rebuild Snowman.
The Giving Snowman is a book about kindness and gratitude. Children can learn through the story that giving to others is a virtue that connects all of us and makes our lives more beautiful.


About the Author
Julia Zheng is a children’s author from Fujian, China. She now lives in Massachusetts. Zheng graduated from Nanchang University, where she majored in English and studied Western culture. She taught English in a primary school in southern China before moving to the United States. Her teaching experience and passion for writing have inspired her to write children’s books, especially stories that convey important messages through humor, warmth, and a happy or unexpected ending.
For more books by Julia Zheng, please visit her Amazon Author Page.

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★★★★★ | Often the best children's book are those relating the familiar in a simple and repetitive way. That is why in my opinion, The Giving Snowman will potentially become a classic. A beautiful story, lovingly illustrated to enhance the words, it shares the message of giving and gratitude. One of my greatest joys in snowy weather was building a snowman with my children. Snowman in this story, is well suited for the winter weather but those he meets are less able to cope with the freezing cold evenings. What little Snowman has he shares without thought of his own needs to ease the problems others are facing. Thereafter when they meet up again they are able to show their appreciation and repay him in their own way. I am grateful to the publishers and NetGalley for an advanced reader's copy. This is ultimately a book I would like to own and read to my grandchild and wait on the first snow of winter.
-Richard L, Reviewer

★★★★★ | A wonderful tale about compassion and sharing. My children and I really enjoyed the story and the beautiful illustrations. We had an excellent talk about why sharing is caring and to look out for those in need. I look forward to reading it again and will be recommending this story to friends!
-Tasha B, Reviewer

★★★★★ | Think of this Wonderful Story as Oscar Wilde's The Happy Prince Crossed over with Raymond Briggs's The Snowman only 10 Times More Heart-Warming. A Special Thanks to Net Gallery for this Book.
-Sophie C, Reviewer

Another snowman story centered around kindness and gratitude is The Giving Snowman by Julia Zheng. Instead of children helping the melted snowman, it's a group of woodland creatures. I love to discuss ways this story represented kindness and giving. It's a great story to read before an activity where students share what they are grateful for either starting or ending the calendar year.
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4.7 out of 5

93.85% of customers are satisfied

5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet story for lap reading this winter

J.P. · August 1, 2024

Beautifully illustrated

5.0 out of 5 stars ACTS OF KINDNESS

R. · December 6, 2022

With each encounter, the snowman shares to help others in need. His unselfish behavior is later returned by all those he helped. No matter how big or small, kindness makes a difference to someone.I loved the message of this story, and it is a great learning tool that can be shared with children. The story contains valuable lessons and is beautifully illustrated.

5.0 out of 5 stars Cutest Story

E.D. · December 21, 2023

My daughter and I enjoyed reading this story. It’s a cute & amazing book. Definitely put a smile on our faces. 😁🥰

4.0 out of 5 stars Cute book, but pricey.

a. · December 13, 2023

The story is heartwarming and has a good moral, but for the price, I honestly thought I was getting a hardback, not a paperback. I should have paid more attention that it was a paperback. Still perplexed about the price!

5.0 out of 5 stars Book

A.C. · July 25, 2024

Cute book with a nice message about helping others

5.0 out of 5 stars Cute story.

A.P. · February 28, 2024

Love the lesson this book teaches and love reading it to my kindergarten class!

5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming

J.R. · December 16, 2023

I'm an adult who loves children books. This was a lovely story. I wish my babies were still babies so I could read it to them but I enjoyed it very much ☺️

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved the message

K.S. · March 7, 2024

Great book for Christmas regarding giving and gratitude.

Excellent Example of Giving Mercy

T. · February 3, 2024

This story illustrates well how giving mercy can encourage others to give mercy in return.. Such a lovely story and message for both my grandchildren and kindergarten students 😄☃️❄️

A Heartwarming Tale of Gratitude!

N. · September 18, 2023

I stumbled upon "The Giving Snowman" while searching for a bedtime storybook for my little one, and I couldn't be happier with my discovery! This enchanting children's book has quickly become a cherished addition to our nightly routine.The story revolves around a lovable snowman who teaches children a valuable lesson about gratitude. It's beautifully written in a way that captures a child's imagination, making it the perfect choice for bedtime reading. The characters are endearing, and the plot is both heartwarming and educational.What truly sets this book apart is its message. It skillfully conveys the importance of giving thanks and appreciating the little things in life. This is an invaluable lesson for young minds, and "The Giving Snowman" presents it in a fun and engaging manner.The illustrations are equally delightful, filled with vibrant colors and charming details that kept my child captivated throughout the story. The book's production quality is top-notch, ensuring it can withstand many bedtime readings without showing wear and tear.In summary, "The Giving Snowman" is a beautifully crafted children's bedtime story that combines an important life lesson with captivating storytelling and enchanting illustrations. I highly recommend it to parents looking to instill values of gratitude and kindness in their children while enjoying quality bedtime moments together. This book has earned its rightful place on our bookshelf, and I'm sure it will become a treasured favorite in your home too!

A lovely story about kindness and friendship

J. · December 19, 2021

For our family, Christmas is about kindness and so this is a lovely addition to our collection of Christmas books. My children (6 and 8 years old) enjoyed this story. However I’m only giving this three stars for a couple of reasons. It felt like a version of Julia Donaldson’s “The Smartest Giant in Town”, without the appealing lyrical verse that makes Julia Donaldson books hold up so well to repeated readings. The other reason I’m only giving this book three stars is the physical quality of the paperback version. Both the covers and pages are thin, making it a book that I probably wouldn’t gift to others. However if you’re after an easy addition to your Christmas book collection, this is an option.

A generous person melts the coldest of hearts?

R.L. · September 28, 2022

Often the best children's book are those relating the familiar in a simple and repetitive way.That is why in my opinion, The Giving Snowman will potentially become a classic. A beautiful story, lovingly illustrated to enhance the words, it shares the message of giving and gratitude.One of my greatest joys in snowy weather was building a snowman with my children.Snowman in this story, is well suited for the winter weather but those he meets are less able to cope with the freezing cold evenings. What little Snowman has he shares without thought of his own needs to ease the problems others are facing. Thereafter when they meet up again they are able to show their appreciation and repay him in their own way.This is a book I will treasure and read to my grandchildren and wait on the first snows of winter.

Enjoyable read

S.T. · October 2, 2022

A children's story about gratitude, this book tells the tale of a snowman who is kind and always helps those in need.It's a very sweet story with a good message and the illustrations are very nice to look at too.I think this is a good one for the colder months, and especially leading into the festive season.

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