Lifetime previewAlex and the Two-Sided Snowman
Alex and a friend build a snowman with two faces to include two different ideas, learning compromise, teamwork, and how strange choices can make a stronger friendship.
- Recommended age
- Ages 4–8
- Reading time
- 7 minutes
- Illustrated pages
- 6 pages
- Category
- Friendship
Story guide
About this story
Young readers meet a memorable new challenge in Alex and the Two-Sided Snowman, a gentle adventure made for sharing aloud. Alex and a friend build a snowman with two faces to include two different ideas, learning compromise, teamwork, and how strange choices can make a stronger friendship. Across 6 illustrated pages, children ages 4–8 can follow the action while exploring friendship, listening, welcoming others. The story focuses on listening, inclusion, and the small actions that help a new friendship feel safe. It is designed for repeat reading, with approachable language, supportive illustrations, and ideas families can discuss naturally.
A little preview
Snow softened the playground into a white quilt. Alex marched out carrying a carrot, two sticks, and a big wool hat, ready to build the best snowman in the whole neighborhood. When Alex met Jordan, both children wanted different things: Alex imagined a tall, dignified snowman with a proud hat, while Jordan wanted a round, jolly snow-friend with a crown of pinecones. Neither wanted to give up their idea. The problem settled between them like a cold cloud—how to build one snowman that could make both of them happy.
What children can learn
- Friendship
- Listening
- Welcoming others
Perfect for
- Calm story time
- Parent-child reading
- Kindergarten
- Early readers
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