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The Snowman’s Secret Wish

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The Snowman’s Secret Wish play script illustration showing a snowman with a broomstick, a dog, children playing, and a glowing stove in the window.
The Snowman dreams of warmth while his loyal dog warns him of the danger.

In this enchanting play, The Snowman’s Secret Wish, children discover the bittersweet story of a snowman who dreams of moving, loving, and feeling warmth. Alongside a faithful dog, curious children, and the playful sun and clouds, this tale shows how even the coldest heart can long for warmth, but that dreams sometimes come with consequences. Perfect for classrooms, this story blends humor, imagination, and an important life lesson.

SCRIPT:

CHARACTERS:

SNOWMAN

DOG

SUN

CLOUD 1

CLOUD 2

CHILD 1

CHILD 2

CHILDREN

SCRIPT:

ACT I – In the Front Yard of a House

(A snowman stands proudly outside a house. Children play nearby. A dog lies lazily beside him.)

SNOWMAN: What a wonderful day! The air is cold, the snow sparkles, and I feel alive! (He sees the children playing) Ha, ha, ha! They shiver in the cold while I enjoy it. Still… (sighs) I wish I could walk and play like they do. Poor me… I can’t.

DOG: (stretching) My leg hurts. That means the weather is about to change.

(A child dressed as the Sun enters, glowing and cheerful. The Snowman smiles. The Sun leaves.)

SNOWMAN: Nonsense! Look at the Sun—so bright and golden. It’s truly a beautiful day.

DOG: Don’t trust him. The Sun is no friend of yours. Someday, he’ll make you disappear.

(Two children dressed as dark Clouds enter, swirling around. They leave.)

DOG: See? The clouds agree with me. It’s getting colder.

SNOWMAN: Well, I feel perfect in this weather.

DOG: I don’t. I miss being inside, near the stove. When I was little, I lived in that warm house. But when I grew, they sent me outside. Oh, how I loved the stove!

SNOWMAN: Stove? What is a stove? Does it look like me?

DOG: (laughs) Not at all. You are white as snow. The stove is black as coal, with a tall neck and a brass knob. She devours firewood and gives the most comforting heat.

SNOWMAN: She sounds marvelous! I wish I could meet her.

DOG: Impossible. If you go inside, her warmth will destroy you.

SNOWMAN: (gazing through the window) Oh… I see her! She looks so beautiful.

DOG: Careful, my friend. The closer you get, the faster you’ll melt away.

SNOWMAN: Yet, I can’t stop wishing…

DOG: (whimpers) Ouch, my leg hurts again. Yes, the weather will change. Let’s rest.

SNOWMAN: Good night, my friend. Sweet dreams.

(They close their eyes.)

ACT II – The Next Morning

(The Dog wakes up. The Snowman is gone.)

DOG: (alarmed) Where is he? Oh no… the Sun is shining, and it’s warmer. My friend is gone!

(Two children enter. Child 1 finds a broomstick on the ground.)

CHILD 1: Look! This is all that’s left of the snowman.

CHILD 2: But he was here yesterday. I saw him!

CHILD 1: Yes, but snowmen always melt. Next year, we’ll build another.

(They drop the broomstick and leave.)

DOG: (picks up the broomstick) So that’s it. They used a stove scraper and a broomstick to build him. That’s why he longed for the stove so much—he was in love with her! Poor Snowman. His wish was too dangerous.

(The Dog walks away sadly.)

The Snowman’s Secret Wish teaches us that not all dreams are meant to come true. The Snowman’s longing for warmth symbolized a desire for something beyond his nature, but it also showed the beauty of hope and imagination. Through the Snowman and the Dog, children learn that sometimes love means knowing your limits—and that every season has its time to shine.

The End 

Author: Hans Christian Andersen (1861)

Adapted by: K I D S I N C O

Moral of the story: Even the coldest heart can long for warmth, but not all wishes are safe to follow.

Moral Values:

  • Friendship and Loyalty: The strong bond between the Snowman and the Dog is a central theme. The Dog acts as a loyal friend, trying to warn the Snowman of the danger and mourning his loss at the end.
  • Curiosity and Longing: The Snowman’s curiosity about the stove and his longing for something he cannot have drives the entire plot. It shows how the desire for the unknown can be a powerful force.
  • The Beauty and Danger of Dreams: The Snowman’s dream of warmth is a beautiful one, but it ultimately leads to his end. This teaches the bittersweet lesson that some desires are incompatible with who we are.
  • Respecting Your Nature and Limits: The story highlights the importance of understanding and accepting your own nature. The Snowman’s desire to become something he is not—to embrace warmth—is what leads to his downfall.
  • Acceptance of Change and Loss: The children’s reaction to the melted snowman (“snowmen always melt”) and the dog’s sadness show that some things are temporary. The story gently introduces the idea that even good things and loved ones can come to an end.

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