The Snowman
Format:Board book
Publisher:Penguin Random House Children's UK
Published:18th Oct '18
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This enchanting story follows a snowman that comes to life one winter night, leading to a memorable adventure. It beautifully captures childhood wonder and is beloved by families during the festive season.
The Snowman by Raymond Briggs is a beloved holiday classic that invites readers to experience the magic of Christmas through the eyes of a child. On a chilly winter night, a snowman miraculously comes to life, setting the stage for an enchanting adventure filled with wonder and joy. This timeless story is uniquely told through captivating illustrations, allowing the narrative to unfold without any words, which enhances its universal appeal.
The book beautifully captures the innocence and imagination of childhood, making it a cherished read for families during the festive season. Its stunning artwork and whimsical scenes resonate with readers of all ages, reminding us of the simple pleasures and magic that the holiday season can bring. As the snowman and the child embark on their journey, readers are taken on a visual exploration of friendship, adventure, and the fleeting nature of joy.
In addition to the original story, there are several adaptations and related titles available for younger readers, including The Snowman: Book of the Film, which is based on the classic animated movie, and The Snowman and the Snowdog, a sequel that continues the enchanting tale. For older readers, Michael Morpurgo offers a magical retelling of the original story. Overall, The Snowman remains a touching and heartwarming tale that captures the spirit of Christmas and the beauty of imagination, making it a perfect addition to any holiday reading list.
In Raymond Briggs' story, a boy's dream comes true. Somehow, Michael Morpurgo makes Briggs' story come true. It's a delightful magic track. It has all the wonder of reading the Snowman for the first time.—Colin Firth
On seeing the cover for the very first time I felt just as James might have felt as he glanced out of the window at The Snowman for the first time. The magic of The Snowman never truly melts and in this adaptation Michael Morpurgo and Robin Shaw have faithfully honoured the spirit of the original story whilst adding a new magical lustre to appeal to a whole new, very lucky generation.—Emma O'Donovan, The Book Sniffer blog
Just wonderful! Loyal to the first story with fresh elements that flesh it out for older readers. A timeless tale, freshly made but with the same magic at its heart - just like a real snowman. It's rare that a remake is ever as good as the original but in this case, great care has been given to ensure it is both complementary and a tribute to the book that means so much to lots of people.—Alex Lloyd, Books with Baby blog
What a magical book! The Snowman is such a lovely read (for young and old alike) and has already made me excited for Christmas. It's truly heartwarming.—Hannah Timson, First News
The Snowman by Michael Morpurgo not only brings a much-loved tale to a new audience, it brings with it an extra layer of festive magic. We predict this book will fast become as much a part of every family Christmas as snuggling down with a hot chocolate to catch the classic animation on TV.—JUNIOR Magazine
Michael Morpurgo plays homage to the classic tale of The Snowman, bringing James, his family and snowy friend beautifully to life through his words, in a story to melt your heart. All the classic elements of the original story are here, in a book which will surely be at the heart of a magical Christmas for many families, to read alongside the picture book and the film.—Jayne Gould, Ipswich Children's Book Group
If anyone was going to give words to this classic, it had to be Morpurgo. A perfect book, perfect story, perfectly told.—Angels & Urchins
ISBN: 9780241367476
Dimensions: 190mm x 157mm x 22mm
Weight: 436g
36 pages