The Snowman

A Classic Children's Book

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Board Book
$8.99 US
| $12.50 CAN
On sale Oct 08, 2019 | 34 Pages | 9780593118610
Age 0-3 years | Up to Preschool
Reading Level: Lexile NP
The beloved, award-winning classic The Snowman celebrates its 40th anniversary! One winter's night, a little boy's snowman comes to life—and a magical adventure begins. . . .

Raymond Briggs's The Snowman perfectly illustrates the wonder and innocence of childhood.

On a snowy winter night, a young boy builds a snowman in hopes that it will come to life. When his wish comes true, the boy and his snowman share silly and tender moments--dressing up, sneaking around the house, skateboarding, and much more. Eventually, they soar through the beautiful night sky before saying good night. Briggs's wordless tale relates a story about imagination and friendship, as well as love and loss. This board book edition of The Snowman is a perfect gift for the holidays.
  • WINNER
    Redbook Children's Picturebook Awards
  • WINNER | 1979
    Boston Globe-Horn Book Award
  • WINNER | 1978
    Boston Globe-Horn Book Award
  • WINNER | 1978
    Library of Congress Children's Books of the Year
  • WINNER | 1978
    School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
  • WINNER | 1978
    Horn Book Fanfare
  • SUBMITTED | 1978
    Horn Book Fanfare
  • SUBMITTED | 1978
    Library of Congress Children's Books of the Year
  • SUBMITTED | 1978
    School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
Raymond Briggs is one of the most successful picture book creators of our time. His books include classics, such as Father ChristmasThe Snowman, and Fungus the Bogeyman. Several of his books have been televised and When the Wind Blows has also been staged as theater. Briggs won the Kate Greenaway Medal for illustration twice and his book Ug was the winner of the Nestlé Smarties Silver Award. He lives in Sussex, England.  View titles by Raymond Briggs

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The beloved, award-winning classic The Snowman celebrates its 40th anniversary! One winter's night, a little boy's snowman comes to life—and a magical adventure begins. . . .

Raymond Briggs's The Snowman perfectly illustrates the wonder and innocence of childhood.

On a snowy winter night, a young boy builds a snowman in hopes that it will come to life. When his wish comes true, the boy and his snowman share silly and tender moments--dressing up, sneaking around the house, skateboarding, and much more. Eventually, they soar through the beautiful night sky before saying good night. Briggs's wordless tale relates a story about imagination and friendship, as well as love and loss. This board book edition of The Snowman is a perfect gift for the holidays.

Awards

  • WINNER
    Redbook Children's Picturebook Awards
  • WINNER | 1979
    Boston Globe-Horn Book Award
  • WINNER | 1978
    Boston Globe-Horn Book Award
  • WINNER | 1978
    Library of Congress Children's Books of the Year
  • WINNER | 1978
    School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
  • WINNER | 1978
    Horn Book Fanfare
  • SUBMITTED | 1978
    Horn Book Fanfare
  • SUBMITTED | 1978
    Library of Congress Children's Books of the Year
  • SUBMITTED | 1978
    School Library Journal Best Book of the Year

Author

Raymond Briggs is one of the most successful picture book creators of our time. His books include classics, such as Father ChristmasThe Snowman, and Fungus the Bogeyman. Several of his books have been televised and When the Wind Blows has also been staged as theater. Briggs won the Kate Greenaway Medal for illustration twice and his book Ug was the winner of the Nestlé Smarties Silver Award. He lives in Sussex, England.  View titles by Raymond Briggs