Name: The Snowman
SKU: 52042056
Price: 407.00 TWD
Availability: InStock
Author: Raymond Briggs
ISBN: 9780593118610

Type

Physical Book

Author

Raymond Briggs

Publisher

Random House Books for Young Readers

Year

2019

Language

English

Pages

Format

Board Book

Dimensions

20.8x15x2.5 cm

Weight

0.36 kg.

ISBN13

9780593118610

Synopsis "The Snowman "

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.

Raymond Briggs

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Raymond Briggs (1934-2022) was a British illustrator and writer known for his graphic novels and children's books. His most famous work is The Snowman (1978), a wordless story that became a classic in children's literature and was adapted into an animated movie in 1982. He also stood out with When the Wind Blows (1982), a graphic novel with a more adult tone about the consequences of a nuclear attack.

Other books by him include Father Christmas (1973), Father Christmas Goes on Holiday (1975) and Ethel & Ernest (1998), based on the life of his parents. His innovative style and ability to address both fantasy and complex themes made him an influential figure in illustrated literature.

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