A child's imagination brings ‘Ted the Tiny Snowman’ to life

GREENE COUNTY―A little frost on a car window, a windshield wiper, and a child's imagination were all it took to spark the idea for a new children's book.

Author L.J. James and his nine-year-old niece, Madison Sasso, were on their way to school when frost on the windshield began to take the shape of a tiny snowman as the wipers moved across the glass. Sasso saw the little figure and gave him a name: Ted. Soon, the two were joking around and making up little stories about their tiny snowman.

That simple moment eventually inspired Ted the Tiny Snowman, a children's book written by James and developed together with Sasso, whose original idea started it all.

The story carries an uplifting message for young readers: you don't have to be big to make a big difference. Through Ted's adventure, children are encouraged to appreciate friendship, show kindness, find courage, and believe in the value of who they are.

For James and Sasso, the book is also a celebration of imagination, family, and what can happen when an idea is shared and brought to life together.

“Something we started joking about on the way to school turned into a real book,” said James. “It's a wonderful feeling to take Madison's original idea and create a story together that we can share with children and families.”

Ted the Tiny Snowman is a heartwarming story for young readers and families to enjoy throughout the year, offering a reminder that the smallest characters can sometimes make the biggest impressions.

Ted the Tiny Snowman is available now on Amazon Kindle. Readers can find the book by searching Ted the Tiny Snowman at Amazon.com.

L.J. James is an author, news columnist and freelance writer with more than 30 years of experience writing about the biker lifestyle. With Ted the Tiny Snowman, he brings a new children's story to life through a creative collaboration with his young niece.

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