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The Snowman by Raymond Briggs

The Snowman

By Raymond Briggs

By Raymond Briggs

By Raymond Briggs

By Raymond Briggs

By Raymond Briggs

By Raymond Briggs

By Raymond Briggs

By Raymond Briggs

By Raymond Briggs

By Raymond Briggs

Illustrated by Raymond Briggs

Illustrated by Raymond Briggs

Part of Bright & Early Board Books(TM)

Category: Children’s Picture Books

Category: Children’s Picture Books

Category: Children’s Books

Category: Children’s Board Books

Category: Children’s Board Books

Category: Children’s Board Books

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Paperback $7.99

Aug 12, 1986 | 32 Pages | 5-8 years

Hardcover $17.00

Nov 12, 1978 | 32 Pages | 5-8 years

Ebook $4.99

Oct 22, 2013 | 34 Pages | Baby-3

Board Book $6.99

Oct 22, 2013 | 34 Pages | Baby-3

Board Book $4.99

Sep 26, 2000 | 24 Pages | Baby-3

Board Book $5.99

Oct 06, 1998 | 12 Pages | Baby-3

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    Aug 12, 1986 | 32 Pages
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    • Paperback $7.99

      Aug 12, 1986 | 32 Pages | 5-8 years

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    • Hardcover $17.00

      Nov 12, 1978 | 32 Pages | 5-8 years

    Ebook
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    • Ebook $4.99

      Oct 22, 2013 | 34 Pages | Baby-3

    Board Book (3)
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    • Board Book $6.99

      Oct 22, 2013 | 34 Pages | Baby-3

    • Board Book $4.99

      Sep 26, 2000 | 24 Pages | Baby-3

    • Board Book $5.99

      Oct 06, 1998 | 12 Pages | Baby-3

    About The Snowman

    Illus. in full color. A wordless story. The pictures have "the hazy softness of air in snow. A little boy rushes out into the wintry day to build a snowman, which comes alive in his dreams that night. The experience is one that neither he nor young ‘readers’ will ever regret or forget."–(starred) Booklist.  

    About The Snowman

    Illus. in full color. A wordless story. The pictures have "the hazy softness of air in snow. A little boy rushes out into the wintry day to build a snowman, which comes alive in his dreams that night. The experience is one that neither he nor young ‘readers’ will ever regret or forget."–(starred) Booklist.  

    About The Snowman

    Based on Raymond Briggs’s classic, this beautiful illustrated Step into Reading book describes the exciting things that happen to James and his magical snowman.

    About The Snowman

    Raymond Briggs’ award-winning, classic story about the friendship between a boy and a snowman is now available in a generously-sized board book. This wordless tale is told entirely in dream-like pictures, making it perfect for young not-quite-yet readers. The Snowman perfectly captures the wonder and innocence of childhood and has enchanted children for over 30 years.

    About The Snowman

    A young boy and his wintertime friend share a magical night of friendship, fun, and flying in this award-winning, wordless story.

    About The Snowman

    Raymond Briggs’s timeless winter story is now available as a Nifty-Lift-and-Look flap book, with over 35 flaps inside!

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    The Snowman and the Snowdog
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    Also by Raymond Briggs

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    The Snowman
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    About Raymond Briggs

    Raymond Briggs is one of the most successful picture book creators of our time. His books include classics, such as Father Christmas, The Snowman, and Fungus the Bogeyman. Several of his books have been televised and When the Wind Blows has also been staged as theater. Briggs… More about Raymond Briggs

    About Raymond Briggs

    Raymond Briggs is one of the most successful picture book creators of our time. His books include classics, such as Father Christmas, The Snowman, and Fungus the Bogeyman. Several of his books have been televised and When the Wind Blows has also been staged as theater. Briggs… More about Raymond Briggs

    About Raymond Briggs

    Raymond Briggs is one of the most successful picture book creators of our time. His books include classics, such as Father Christmas, The Snowman, and Fungus the Bogeyman. Several of his books have been televised and When the Wind Blows has also been staged as theater. Briggs… More about Raymond Briggs

    About Raymond Briggs

    Raymond Briggs is one of the most successful picture book creators of our time. His books include classics, such as Father Christmas, The Snowman, and Fungus the Bogeyman. Several of his books have been televised and When the Wind Blows has also been staged as theater. Briggs… More about Raymond Briggs

    About Raymond Briggs

    Raymond Briggs is one of the most successful picture book creators of our time. His books include classics, such as Father Christmas, The Snowman, and Fungus the Bogeyman. Several of his books have been televised and When the Wind Blows has also been staged as theater. Briggs… More about Raymond Briggs

    Product Details

    Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Dragonfly Books
    Aug 12, 1986 | 32 Pages | 8-1/4 x 11-5/8 | 5-8 years | ISBN 9780394884660

    Hardcover | $17.00
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Nov 12, 1978 | 32 Pages | 8-1/4 x 11-5/8 | 5-8 years | ISBN 9780394839738

    Ebook | $4.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Oct 22, 2013 | 34 Pages | Baby-3 | ISBN 9780385387118

    Board Book | $6.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Oct 22, 2013 | 34 Pages | 5-1/4 x 7-1/4 | Baby-3 | ISBN 9780385378697

    Board Book | $4.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Sep 26, 2000 | 24 Pages | 4-1/4 x 5-3/4 | Baby-3 | ISBN 9780375810671

    Board Book | $5.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Oct 06, 1998 | 12 Pages | 8 x 9 | Baby-3 | ISBN 9780679888963

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    Awards

    ALA Notable Children’s Books WINNER 1978

    Boston Globe-Horn Book Award WINNER 1979

    Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Winners WINNER 1978

    Horn Book Fanfare WINNER 1978

    Library of Congress Children’s Books of the Year WINNER 1978

    Redbook Children’s Picturebook Awards WINNER

    School Library Journal Best Books of the Year WINNER 1978

    School Library Journal Best Book of the Year SUBMITTED 1978

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