The Snowman: The Book of the Classic Film

Author(s): Raymond Briggs

Children's

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!

General Information

  • : 9780723293071
  • : Penguin Books, Limited
  • : Penguin Books, Limited
  • : Contains CD-Audio and Paperback
  • : 0.368
  • : 31 August 2015
  • : United Kingdom
  • : 01 September 2015
  • : books

Other Specifications

  • : Raymond Briggs
  • : Mixed media product
  • : 1015
  • : en
  • : 823.914
  • : 32

More About The Product

Raymond Briggs is one of our most respected and beloved artists. Born in Wimbledon in 1934, he studied 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. He has won many awards over his career including the Kurt Maschler Award, The Children's Book of the Year and the prestigious Kate Greenaway Award for his Mother Goose Nursery Rhyme collection, now back in print over 40 years later. Raymond lives in Sussex.