Hold onto your hats – or pumpkins and snowmen! The Roll‑Away Series is a whimsical duet of seasonal picture books by bestselling, multi‑award‑winning author Junia Wonders and illustrator Daniela Volpari. Each book follows young Marla Little as her pumpkin or snowman takes off on a hilarious adventure through a picturesque village, gathering helpful neighbours along the way.
In The Roll‑Away Pumpkin, a giant pumpkin escapes and rolls past haystacks, over stone bridges and through bustling shops, with Marla and an ever‑growing crowd of townspeople chasing after it. In The Roll‑Away Snowman, a mischievous wind sprite topples Marla’s freshly built snowman and sends him careening past quaint shops while villagers adorn him with buttons, carrots and hats. Both stories culminate in warm, communal moments that celebrate generosity, sharing and community life.
This series is rich with:
- Interactive storytelling. Rhythmic, repeating refrains invite children to chant along, while the cumulative chase builds suspense and laughter.
- Stunning art. Hand‑drawn illustrations in warm autumn and crisp winter palettes are packed with charming details, rewarding curious eyes with something new on every page.
- Early‑reader appeal. Simple sentence structures and highlighted keywords help toddlers and preschoolers gain confidence.
- Universal themes. Both tales gently reinforce the joys of helping one another and the power of community.
Perfect for read‑alouds and sequencing lessons, these books are seasonal favourites that will have children giggling as they predict what – or who – will roll away next.
