The Snowman: The Book of the Classic Film

The Snowman: The Book of the Classic Film

by RaymondBriggs (Author)

Synopsis

A brand-new edition of the classic story, The Snowman. One winter's day a boy builds a Snowman. That night, the Snowman comes to life! Together they go on a breathtaking and magical journey, until the sun comes up and it's time to go home... Raymond Briggs's classic tale was turned into an animation that has delighted generations of children. This new edition of the story features artwork from the film accompanied by words, and an audio CD of a wonderful narration by Matthew Macfadyen. Be sure to look out for the brilliant new story, The Snowman and the Snowdog, too!

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 32
Edition: Media tie-in
Publisher: Puffin
Published: 01 Oct 2015

ISBN 10: 0723293074
ISBN 13: 9780723293071
Children’s book age: 0-5 Years

Author Bio
Raymond Briggs is one of our most respected and beloved artists. Born in Wimbledon Park in 1934, he studied at the Wimbledon School of Art and later at the Slade School of Fine Art, and went on to produce a treasure trove of work. He has created characters that are now icons for generations of children, including Fungus the Bogeyman, Father Christmas and, of course, the beloved Snowman. The biography of his parents in graphic novel form, Ethel & Ernest, became a bestseller in the UK, and an animated feature film based on the novel will be released in 2016.He has won many awards over his career including the Kurt Maschler Award, The Children's Book of the Year, Dutch Silver Pen Award, and the prestigious Kate Greenaway Award twice for his Mother Goose Nursery Treasury and Father Christmas. Raymond lives in Sussex.