The Snowman Code

Author: Stephenson, Simon

Interest age: from c 7 years

Published on 23 October 2025 by HarperCollins Publishers (HarperCollins) in the United Kingdom.

Paperback | 256 pages
128 x 198 x 21 | 230g

‘Sparklingly humorous and poignant, it’s a perfect seasonal story’ Guardian, Best Children’s Books of the Year

A beautifully hopeful, funny and heartwarming tale about the lasting power of love and friendship, from the critically-acclaimed and award-winning screenwriter behind Pixar’s Luca and Paddington 2.

??A heartwarming seasonal adventure for the whole family to share

??The perfect Christmas keepsake gift for young readers

??A beautifully-written, funny and moving tale of friendship and bravery

In London, in a winter which shows no sign of ending, a unique friendship begins.

This is the story of Blessing, aged ten-and-a-half, and Albert Framlington, aged six hundred – an eccentric snowman who has seen many winters in many cities, and who is duty-bound by the Snowman Code to help any child in need. Together, Blessing and Albert must find a way to defeat Blessing’s bullies, win back Albert’s long-lost love Clementine, and even overcome the never-ending winter itself…

Perfect for fans of The Christmasaurus, A Boy Called Christmas, The Snowman and Paddington, The Snowman Code is a heartwarming, hilarious and unforgettable modern classic for families to curl up with on frosty winter nights.