Book Series · 6 Books

Snowmen Books

In order from Snowmen at Night to Snowmen's Twelve Nights of Christmas.

Rhyming winter fantasies imagine snowmen coming alive after dark to play, celebrate holidays, work, and explore a year-round world of their own.

Reviewed by the Bookroo Editors Updated August 12, 2026

Reading order

How to Read the Snowmen Books

The six storybooks are shown in publication order, but each nighttime fantasy stands alone. Snowmen at Night is the natural first read; Snowmen at Play is a sticker activity book rather than a seventh story.

Sources: Penguin Random House Snowmen activity-book description.

For parents

What Parents Should Know

The premise is imaginative rather than realistic: snowmen secretly move after people go to sleep. Rhyming text and busy winter scenes invite repeated read-alouds, and Mark Buehner's illustrations often reward children who like looking for small visual details.

Halloween imagery is playful rather than scary, and the Christmas books focus on celebration and community. The series has no lasting danger, though children sensitive to things moving at night may appreciate reassurance that it is make-believe.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Sale price

$1248

Book #1 · Board Book · Ages 3–5 · 2002

Snowmen at Night

By Caralyn Buehner, Mark Buehner (Illustrator)

Discover the secret nighttime adventures of snowmen.

26 pages

4.9/7 Bookroo

$12.99Save 4%

Board book

Summary: Ever wondered what snowmen do when the world sleeps? This enchanting tale uncovers their secret nighttime escapades. With witty verses and charming illustrations, explore the hidden life of snowmen as they come alive under the moonlight. Perfect for sharing with little ones, this story invites you to imagine the frosty fun and mischief that unfolds when no one is watching. Will you catch a glimpse of their playful antics?

The complete set

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2019

What do snowmen do when we're not watching? Discover their secret Halloween celebration.

Series

Sale price

$1797

Snowmen's Twelve Nights of Christmas

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2023

A dog stirs chaos in a snowy twist on a classic carol.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Snowmen series?

There are 6 books in the Snowmen series. It began with Snowmen at Night in 2002, and the newest book, Snowmen's Twelve Nights of Christmas, was published in 2023.