A lonely scarecrow with a scary face has trouble making friends with the animals who surround him, until a heavy snowfall transforms him into a jolly snowman.
Through the powers of a magical kente, a black snowman comes to life and helps young Jacob discover the beauty of his African American heritage as well as his own self-worth.
Jack does not always appreciate his little sister's assistance, but comes to understand why she likes helping when she needs an extra set of paws to build her entry in the Shady Woods Snowman Contest.