How to Build a Snowman with Your Sister

How do you make a snowman? Well, this is what you should do: first you get your winter hat, and your little sister's, too!

Next, you make a small snowball and start rolling it around -- roll and roll to pick up snow, roll it straight across the ground.

Brother and sister raccoons making a snowman.
Little sister catches on really fast. She makes her very first giant snowball.

When your first ball is ready, check that your sister's is okay, too. It's clear from the very beginning, she'll need some help from you.

Now you've rolled three snowballs. You sure do have the knack. You are finally ready to start, building your snowman stack.

The biggest on the bottom, then medium, then small. Your sister may need a hand, unless she's very tall.

Brother and sister raccoons building a snowman, one giant snowball at a time.
Brother and sister carefully place the giant snowballs, one on top of the other.

Now the body is ready, but you aren't through just yet. Send your sister inside the house for a few more things to get.

Buttons, scarf, and carrot, and hat, black or brown. Watch out -- she might return with a golden princess crown.

Please don't lose your patience. Please don't shout or roar. Your sister has never helped anyone, to build a snowman before.


Brother and sister raccoon standing in front of a faceless snowman.
Little sister thinks she can dress Mr. Snowman in fur and a princess crown.

And even though you made a list of all the things you'll need, it isn't your little sister's fault that she's too young to read.

You'll have to go inside the house and find things on your own. Then you will be almost done when you hear your mother groan.

Although you were very careful not to track in any snow, judging from the soggy floor, your sister didn't know.

Big brother raccoon standing in front of a chair looking at snow melting on a rug.
Little sister really didn't know, that her rubber boots would track so much snow

Now you have to mop it up, a chore you don't love best, while your little sister asks, "When will the snowman be dressed?"

Now you're finally ready. You even found a belt. But your little sister is crying as the snowman starts to melt!

Big brother raccoon holding a broom, while little sister raccoon cries at his side over a melting snowman.
Little sister cried and cried when her precious creation began to melt.

Since you are her big brother you know just what to say. "Let's go inside and get warmed up, we've had a busy day.

You'll help me again real soon, 'cause we make quite a team!" And as she reaches for your hand our sister's eyes just gleam.

Big brother raccoon holding little sister raccoons' hand as they walk into the house.
Big brother promises little sister that they will build another snowman
someday soon.

Continue to the next story to find out how soon winter will end for George and his furry friends in: Will George the Groundhog See His Shadow?

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