# Squirrel's Snowman: Tales from Acorn Wood lift-the-flap book

Squirrel's Snowman is a winter story in the Tales from Acorn Wood series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Its rhyming text and lift-the-flap spreads are designed for shared reading, following Squirrel and friends as they gather what they need to build a snowman.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 4.22 GBP
- Previous price: 7.99 GBP
- Discount: 47%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T14:51:52.080Z
- Rating: 4.8 / 5
- Reviews: 2931

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## At a glance

- Rhyming winter story featuring Squirrel and friends building a snowman.
- Lift-the-flap format with sturdy flaps on every spread, according to the listing.
- Part of the Tales from Acorn Wood series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

## Pros

- Rhyming text and flaps give adults and young children ways to share the story together.
- The winter and snowman theme suits seasonal reading and Christmas gifting.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
- Publication date: 28 Oct. 2021
- Edition: Main Market
- Language: English
- Print length: 12 pages
- ISBN-10: 152903437X
- ISBN-13: 978-1529034370
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 410 g
- Dimensions: 20.6 x 1.9 x 17 cm
### Reading information
- Reading age: 1 - 4 years, from customers

## Before you buy

- The listed reading age is attributed to customers, so treat it as guidance rather than a definitive age recommendation. Customer feedback says some readers find the flaps hard to lift.

## A good fit for

- Families seeking a short, rhyming winter story to read aloud with toddlers.
- A seasonal gift for a young child who enjoys interactive books and animal stories.

## Less suited to

- Readers looking for a longer story, as the listing specifies 12 pages.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights the short, simple rhymes and vibrant illustrations, with readers also describing the book as entertaining and suitable for winter or Christmas collections. The flaps are a practical point to weigh: many enjoy opening them, while some find them hard to lift. The listing presents sturdy flaps on every spread, but that claim does not remove the reported handling concern. The aggregate ratings are strongly positive overall, though ratings alone do not explain individual experiences.
- Positive themes: Customers praise the simple rhyming story and illustrations.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the book as entertaining and a welcome seasonal addition.
- Mixed feedback: Feedback on the flaps is mixed, with some finding them hard to lift.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Squirrel's Snowman about?
Squirrel wants to build a snowman in snowy Acorn Wood, and the story follows her and her friends as they look for what they need.
### What makes this book interactive?
The listing describes lift-the-flap spreads, with sturdy flaps on every spread.
### How long is the book?
The product details list a print length of 12 pages.
### What age is the book for?
The listing gives a customer-attributed reading age of 1 to 4 years. This is guidance, not a definitive age rating.

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