Before and After the Thaw: Books for Fans of Frozen
by Janssen Bradshaw
Do you have a child who’s obsessed with the movie Frozen and is so excited to see Anna and Elsa back in action in Frozen 2? So do I. In fact, I have two. My younger daughter won’t even allow me to sing her other songs. When we snuggle up together before bedtime, if I start to sing something else, she insists “No! ‘Let It Go!’”
On a daily basis, my girls go leaping around the house in their Anna and Elsa costumes, using their magical powers to freeze everything in sight while singing the soundtrack at the top of their lungs.
If you’re in the same boat, these books will appeal to kids who love all things Anna and Elsa, but who might also enjoy learning about some other special young ladies, too. These books are good for kids who are learning to read on their own or for a parent to read aloud to a younger child.
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Frozen 2 Big Golden Book
Available from:No bookshelf would be complete without a Golden Book on it. These editions are ideal for the child who has the whole movie memorized — both Frozen and Frozen 2!
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Snow Sisters!
Available from:Two sisters approach a snow day in their own unique ways in this cozy picture book — one venturing outside while the other stays indoors, and then trading their snowshoes for slippers and swapping places. A sweet celebration of fun had together and apart.
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Anna's Act of Love/Elsa's Icy Magic
Available from:This book is particularly fun because it’s really two books in one. Read the story from Anna's point of view, then flip it over and read back the other way to see it from Elsa’s!
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A Tale of Two Sisters
Available from:This Frozen book is perfect for emerging readers. And because it follows the movie storyline, it makes it easier for little bookworms to follow along. Follow it up with Elsa’s Epic Journey, which relives all the fun of Frozen 2!
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Big Snowman, Little Snowman
Available from:An easy reader focused on opposites, this book is a great way to introduce young readers to new words and the concept of opposites within the familiar context of the most popular princesses around.
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The Christmas Party
Available from:If you're looking for a Frozen themed book to read during December, this is the one! Christmas is coming to Arendelle and the princesses want to make sure it’ll be a holiday to remember!
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Snow & Rose
Available from:This fairy tale retelling captures sisterhood, enchanted woods, and a set of spells that must be broken. In other words, it’s the quintessential follow-up for Frozen lovers! Sisters Snow and Rose, as opposite as they might be, must work together to right their family.
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Frozen 2: The Deluxe Junior Novelization
As we grown-ups can attest, there’s no age limit for enjoying the story of Elsa and Anna. Middle grade readers can get in on the fun with this junior novelization — an excellent read to keep them entertained over winter break!
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Pippi Longstocking
Available from:While Pippi’s powers may not include ice, there’s something equally appealing about her super strength, not to mention her struggles to navigate the world sans parents. Generations of children have been delighted by the madcap adventures of this red-haired little girl.
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The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy
Available from:If two sisters are fun, imagine life with four sisters! This book has the old-fashioned feel of a classic, packed with plenty of adventure. This is the perfect read-aloud book for the whole family.
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Editor’s note: This article was originally published in 2016 and updated in 2019.