The snowman and the sun

imaginative · gentle · poetic · thought-provoking

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What is The snowman and the sun about?

When the sun shines warmly, a snowman begins to melt. He turns into water, rises into the sky as tiny droplets, becomes a cloud and falls back to Earth as snow. Along the way, he wonders whether he will ever return to the boy who made him. This gentle, imaginative story follows the snowman through the water cycle, while exploring change, friendship and the surprising ways things can disappear and come back again.

About the author

Sūsan Ṭāqdīs is a much-loved Iranian writer for children. She creates playful stories that invite young readers to imagine, smile and see the world in new ways. Her books include Ten Yellow, Green and Blue Birds and Mrs Cockroach Wants a Garden, which feature lively characters and colourful ideas. Writing in Persian, she has helped make reading joyful for many children. Her stories are a lovely choice for readers who enjoy animals, friendship, imagination and gentle adventures.