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Frosty the Snowman
Everyone's favorite snowman with a magic hat, a button nose, and eyes made out of coal comes to life on Christmas every year. Based on the beloved 1969 television special, this Little Golden Book retells the whole magical story of Frosty the Snowman for boys and girls 2–5!
24 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1992
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Diane Muldrow
138 books86 followersDiane Muldrow grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She later attended Ohio University, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Magazine Journalism and a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts: Dance. After her graduation, Diane moved to New York. She spent several years performing as an actress and dancer in New York’s downtown avant-garde performance scene. She also danced in a performance at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall and had her own one-woman shows.
Diane has also had a successful career in publishing, both as an editor and as an author. She has written over 100 books for children. Diane lives in Brooklyn, New York, where she enjoys trying new recipes and eating in local restaurants.
Diane has also had a successful career in publishing, both as an editor and as an author. She has written over 100 books for children. Diane lives in Brooklyn, New York, where she enjoys trying new recipes and eating in local restaurants.
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December 28, 2018
I'm so glad I'm almost done with December. My plan to read at least one holiday book a day hasn't gone so well. Today's book is one of the reasons why this month has been such a painful one when it comes to reading.
The problem here is that the story is condescending and very, very juvenile. It's aimed at ages 2 to 5? It almost sounds like it was written by a five-year-old in places... like when Santa tells the villain to write "I am very sorry for what I did to Frosty" a hundred bazillion times or he won't get any presents. Way to be specific, Santa. (Also, the villain wanted the magic hat because he thought it would make him rich. He gave up way too easily when threatened by Santa. I'm pretty sure a magic hat would be worth far more than whatever piece of mass-produced crap Santa would leave in his stocking.)
The premise here is pretty flawed, too, and I don't like the way the book scoffs at science (implying that the North Pole's temperatures are always below freezing, or that blowing December wind over a puddle of water will turn it into snow) and shows children doing dangerous things (like jumping into refrigerated box cars and riding the rails).
The story is pretty weak, and the illustrations just seem to mimic the TV special. There's not much here that I can recommend.
The problem here is that the story is condescending and very, very juvenile. It's aimed at ages 2 to 5? It almost sounds like it was written by a five-year-old in places... like when Santa tells the villain to write "I am very sorry for what I did to Frosty" a hundred bazillion times or he won't get any presents. Way to be specific, Santa. (Also, the villain wanted the magic hat because he thought it would make him rich. He gave up way too easily when threatened by Santa. I'm pretty sure a magic hat would be worth far more than whatever piece of mass-produced crap Santa would leave in his stocking.)
The premise here is pretty flawed, too, and I don't like the way the book scoffs at science (implying that the North Pole's temperatures are always below freezing, or that blowing December wind over a puddle of water will turn it into snow) and shows children doing dangerous things (like jumping into refrigerated box cars and riding the rails).
The story is pretty weak, and the illustrations just seem to mimic the TV special. There's not much here that I can recommend.
March 26, 2024
These childhood books are extra special to me because my kids loved them.
February 20, 2018
Ova knjiga govori da uvijek može biti bolje i iskoristiti priliku za igru. Evo treba ti nekoliko sati da napraviš iz mašte živog snijegovića. A na kraju je ipak ispalo i više zabave i igre u tome. Ono što sam ja naučila iz te knjige da se trebamo truditi a ne odustati. Jedan plijesak za ovu hrabru knjigu i spisateljicu koja se jako trudila. 👍👌👏👏👏
December 13, 2020
I loved this story as a kid, loved reading it to my children and now enjoying it in story time with my grandsons. It is a magical story that all kids love. I just had to share it this week with my grandson as our first story book of the Christmas season.
November 20, 2012
This book is a great snow holiday book. It also teaches children to work together and even if others put you down to get back up. It's a story of love, lasting friendships, and a need to fit in. I would read this to my class because I think it not only has a cozy feel to it but a few lessons to teach in it as well.
October 10, 2011
One of those things you read as a kid in the doctor or dentist's office while you wait your turn to be either shot or have your teeth uncomfortably dried and gums jabbed.
It also really wasn't that good.I even disliked the illustrations at the time but then, some of my dislike could have been the environment.
It also really wasn't that good.I even disliked the illustrations at the time but then, some of my dislike could have been the environment.
December 5, 2011
This just an old Golden Book we inherited, but it's a classic!
April 30, 2013
Children of all ages will enjoy this book because it is a classic tale that we all grew up hearing. There are also many animated movies.
May 23, 2014
This is a story about a group of young children that go outside to play in the snow one day. The children after getting bored decide to build a snowman. After rolling all the snow into huge snow balls, the children go to their houses to get different parts to make the snowman more human like. After the children bring back all the clothes and facial parts the kids are missing a hat. Just then a hat rolls by and the kids grab it and put it on the snowman and at that second he comes alive and goes on many different adventures with the children.
In this story the main character is Frosty. Frosty is the snowman that the children create and then comes alive with a magical hat. Frosty goes on many different adventures with the kids and then without any warning he vanishes. The next character in this story is more of a group which is the children. The author doesn’t go into much detail about the children and doesn’t give any names to them either. The children are the ones who are responsible for bring frosty to life and then going on adventures with the snowman.
This story takes place in a modern day small town in current day time. This town is a smaller town but with a few stores that the children and Frosty go adventuring through. The author in this book barely tells you anything about time and place. The author focuses more on the small story that it is rather than location.
A theme that the author tries to show you throughout the story is imagination. The author shows that imagination is important because without it the snowman would have never been possible and the kids would have missed out on all the fun and adventures. Another theme is friendship throughout the story the children have better friendship throughout the group and they gain another friend as in Frosty.
This is a great classic book for younger readers. I grew up watching the movie and having the book read to me as a child. I also can relate to this book because I remember as a youngster I always made snowmen and hoped they would come alive so I had someone to play with. All and all this is a great book for young readers the only thing in this book that could have been a little better is the description of the characters because the author never really sees much about the characters and just starts the story off with you knowing nothing about the characters.
In this story the main character is Frosty. Frosty is the snowman that the children create and then comes alive with a magical hat. Frosty goes on many different adventures with the kids and then without any warning he vanishes. The next character in this story is more of a group which is the children. The author doesn’t go into much detail about the children and doesn’t give any names to them either. The children are the ones who are responsible for bring frosty to life and then going on adventures with the snowman.
This story takes place in a modern day small town in current day time. This town is a smaller town but with a few stores that the children and Frosty go adventuring through. The author in this book barely tells you anything about time and place. The author focuses more on the small story that it is rather than location.
A theme that the author tries to show you throughout the story is imagination. The author shows that imagination is important because without it the snowman would have never been possible and the kids would have missed out on all the fun and adventures. Another theme is friendship throughout the story the children have better friendship throughout the group and they gain another friend as in Frosty.
This is a great classic book for younger readers. I grew up watching the movie and having the book read to me as a child. I also can relate to this book because I remember as a youngster I always made snowmen and hoped they would come alive so I had someone to play with. All and all this is a great book for young readers the only thing in this book that could have been a little better is the description of the characters because the author never really sees much about the characters and just starts the story off with you knowing nothing about the characters.
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January 17, 2016I love this book!
December 21, 2016
A Classic!!
December 11, 2021
It's not Christmas without Frosty. You never get to old for our Mr. Snowman. 🎅☃️ Still reading it every year.
December 11, 2024
While I love Little Golden Books, I'd skip this one and watch the movie instead - it's far superior.
June 11, 2019
Not my favorite children's book. I don't like when he melts.
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May 4, 2020I think this is a cute winter story. The book is a draw out copy of the actual song, so I would read them the book in a normal voice, and then we would listen to the song right after. I think this is a book I would leave at the front of the classroom for students to read over the winter months. I could see someone who is interested in music coming up to read the book and sing it during their independent reading. After hearing the song, the book will have a rhythm to it that could help students with fluency and help them remember words that they cannot quite read yet.
December 6, 2017
Frosty
The original Frosty the Snowman is a wonderful story about a snowman who comes to life with the aid of a magic hat. The children and Frosty go on an adventure that kids of all ages will enjoy.
The original Frosty the Snowman is a wonderful story about a snowman who comes to life with the aid of a magic hat. The children and Frosty go on an adventure that kids of all ages will enjoy.
October 15, 2018
After magically being brought to life he helps children laugh and play all winter. Soon the temperature begins to rise and the kids help him get away from Hinkle so he won't melt. This would be a great book for students during the winter or when they begin to play outside.
December 20, 2020
I really enjoyed reading this book to my son - it brought back good memories of watching this Christmas special as a child! My son enjoyed the book as well as I imitated the voices the best that I could, and the illustrations were adorable.
January 19, 2021
An enchanted story of friendship. The gift of inspired belief and wonder, as a treasured Snowman became real upon his black magic hat. A valued teaching that the spirit of friendship remains after tragedy with coping and understanding.
February 1, 2011
Didn't like the illustrations
December 28, 2015
I have fond memories of watching "Frosty the Snowman" as a small child, but this book leaves me cold (ha!). The kids didn't love it either.
January 28, 2018
Favorite
My son's favorite book anytime of year. I'm glad it was available on kindle because we couldn't find it in the store.
My son's favorite book anytime of year. I'm glad it was available on kindle because we couldn't find it in the store.
December 10, 2019
a sing along classic
January 5, 2020
Oliver is still Frosty Obsessed. So he enjoyed this retelling of the movie. It leaves out some of the irrelevant details but I still enjoyed the story, and he did as well.
December 14, 2020
A book my kids always loved and just reminiscing and loved it just as much tonight as I did years ago.
December 16, 2020
Read multiple times and I now enjoy with my daughter. She loves it as well.
June 23, 2021
What a great book
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