Frosty the Snowman is a beloved character who first appeared in a children's book written by Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins in 1950. The story tells the tale of a group of children who bring life to a snowman with a magic top hat, and the magic snowman comes to life and comes to be known as Frosty. Over the years, Frosty has become an iconic character in the world of holiday entertainment, featured in various forms of media, including movies, television, and musicals.