Jaclyn and her aunt have moved to Sherpia. There's something odd about the village. At night there are strange howling noises. And in front of every house there's a snowman. A creepy snowman with a red scarf. A deep scar on his face. And a really evil smile ...

"Olaf is a snowman who walks, talks, and even dances. But the things that make Olaf special are his caring heart and endless imagination"--

The day after Jerzie's birthday, her Grandma arrives and helps Jerzie and her brother, Josiah, build a snowgirl so amazing that the children are very sad when she melts, but find comfort in their memories. Includes a guide for adults on tending to the emotions of children experiencing loss.

On a winter's night a dozen snowmen waltz in pairs along a frozen river to dance in a clearing, but they are interrupted by a dozen penguins, marching into the same direction.

Describes all the things for which Olaf the snowman is grateful, from his friends and his carrot nose to music and the Northern Lights.