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Cora May is quiet and shy,
so quiet, the world barely notices her.


 


With the help of a wise snowman and an unexpected friend, Cora learns that even the softest voice can shine bright.



But when a swirling red  thread carries her into a land of snow fairies and magical possibilities, she begins a journey of self-discovery   that changes everything.

 

A STORY YOU CAN READ,
A JOURNEY YOU CAN HEAR.

Enjoy the complete musical audiobook, orgional sound track, and sing- along song!

ABOUT THE BOOK?

  Cora May feels invisible, the kind of shy that makes a person disappear in a crowd. Then one snowy night, a mysterious red thread appears, pulling her into a dream world of snow spirits, enchanted kingdoms, and a gentle snowman who helps her find a courage she didn't know she had.

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  Rooted in the ancient Chinese legend of the red thread of fate, The Snowman and the Red Thread is a magical realism picture book for ages 4–10 about belonging, self-acceptance, and the friendships that find us when we need them most.

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  •  A 30-minute original musical audiobook, narrated by Molly Parker, with an attached CD and private QR code

  •  Song cues throughout the book, pause to sing and dance along as you read

  •  Hand-signed and hand-numbered by the author, a true collector's edition, only 1,000 copies exist

  • A perfect companion for car rides, bedtime, and family read-alouds

MORE THAN A BOOK!

About The Author 

Michael Allen Harrison is a Portland-based composer, pianist, and storyteller whose music has touched audiences around the world for decades. He's the founder of Play It Forward, a nonprofit that delivered 12,600 music lessons at low or no cost to Portland kids in 2025, and The Snowman and the Red Thread is his first children's book  a magical realism story he brought to life with a full original musical audiobook and, through a collaboration with 14-year-old Chinese student Charriess Pun, a cross-cultural Chinese-language edition as well.

Inspiring Excellence In Youth Through Innovative Music Education

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Play It Forward’s mission is to ensure equal access to Music M.A.G.I.C.

We believe  and extensive research shows  learning a musical instrument fosters Mental Wellness, Agility, Grit, Independence, and Community in children  and that’s MAGIC. Barriers like poverty, racism, and historic marginalization prevent many children from receiving instrumental instruction. At Play It Forward, we overcome these challenges by providing access to instruments, instruction, and inspiring opportunities

to students in need across the Pacific Northwest.

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