The Snowman
A timeless tale of winter magic and childhood wonder
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Penguin Random House Children's UK
Published:25th Sep '80
£7.99
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A magical winter adventure unfolds as a snowman comes to life, captivating readers with its heartwarming tale. The Snowman is a timeless classic.
On a magical winter's night, a snowman comes to life, leading to an unforgettable adventure that captures the essence of childhood wonder. The Snowman introduces readers to an adorable character, a snow puppy, who joins in the fun, adding a playful element to the story. This enchanting tale is narrated entirely through illustrations, allowing readers of all ages to immerse themselves in the beautiful imagery and heartfelt moments that unfold without the need for words.
The Snowman is not just a story; it is a celebration of the joy and innocence that comes with the holiday season. Raymond Briggs' classic has become a beloved piece of Christmas magic, cherished by families around the world. The special edition includes an introduction by the author himself, providing insight into the inspiration behind this timeless tale. Readers can feel the warmth and nostalgia that The Snowman evokes, making it a perfect read for the festive season.
This story is also available in various formats, including a board book for younger children, ensuring that the magic of The Snowman can be enjoyed by little hands. The book has inspired adaptations and sequels, including The Snowman and the Snowdog, further expanding the delightful universe created by Briggs. It is a story that brings families together, making it an essential part of holiday traditions.
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: 9780723275534
Dimensions: 285mm x 232mm x 4mm
Weight: 200g
32 pages