A sweet story about a snowman who wishes he could see the world beyond his snowy garden.

The Story

Mr Snowy stood in the middle of the garden. He had a carrot nose, coal eyes, and a wide stone smile. The children had built him perfectly, and he was very proud.

But Mr Snowy had a secret wish. He wanted to see what lay beyond the garden fence. The lights of the town. The shops, the cars, the people walking by.

Every day, Parikshet came outside and chatted with him. "Hello, Mr Snowy. Today I learnt about elephants in school. Did you know elephants can swim?" Mr Snowy listened, very still.

One afternoon, Parikshet noticed Mr Snowy looking towards the fence and smiled. "You want to see the town, don't you?" he whispered. He had an idea.

Parikshet grabbed his little camera. He walked all around the town and took photos — of shops, cars, lights, and children playing. He printed them and hung them on the fence in front of Mr Snowy.

Now, every morning, Mr Snowy could see the whole town in pictures. His stone smile looked just a tiny bit wider. And Parikshet's heart felt warm, even on the coldest day.

🌟 The Moral

Kindness can be as simple as helping someone see what they have always wanted to see.

What This Story Is About

  • Empathy and imagination
  • Listening to others, even silent ones
  • Creative kindness

💭 Talk About It

  1. If Mr Snowy could talk, what would he say?
  2. Whom could you do a small kind thing for today?
  3. What would YOU want to see if you could not leave your garden?

About This Story

In this wintery video, Parikshet shows kids how to make a snowman — whether from real snow or from craft materials at home. Snowmen are a beloved winter tradition in many cultures and the perfect opportunity to explore sculpture, creativity, and the science of snow and water.

What to Look For

  • Notice the technique for packing and shaping snow — the temperature of the snow dramatically affects how well it packs and holds its shape.
  • Watch how each element of the snowman (body, features, accessories) adds personality and expression to what is essentially just three balls of snow.
  • See how Parikshet adds creative details beyond the classic carrot nose and button eyes — personalising a snowman is an exercise in artistic decision-making.
  • Observe the science of snow: why does wet snow pack better than dry snow, and why do snowmen melt faster on sunny days than cloudy ones?

Words to Know

  • Snowflake: A single crystal of ice formed in clouds — no two snowflakes are exactly the same shape, though they all have six sides.
  • Pack: To press snow together tightly so it sticks and holds a shape — you need the right temperature (just below 0°C) for snow to pack well.
  • Sculpture: A three-dimensional artwork created by shaping a material — snow sculpture is one of the most ancient and temporary forms of art.
  • Melt: To change from solid to liquid — ice and snow melt when their temperature rises above 0°C.
  • Traditions: Things people have done the same way for many generations — building snowmen is a winter tradition in many cold-climate countries.

Talk About It!

  1. If you could make a snowman craft at home using white materials, what would you use for the body, features, and accessories?
  2. Why do you think snowmen are so universally loved — what is it about these simple snow shapes that delights people of all ages?
  3. If you lived somewhere that never gets snow, how would you celebrate winter in a creative way that captures the same spirit?

What Did You Learn?

Building a snowman is deceptively simple — it teaches physics (structural stability), art (composition and expression), and the joy of creating something temporary and seasonal that you love precisely because it will not last forever!