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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

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Part of Bright & Early Board Books(TM)

Paperback $7.99

Aug 12, 1986 | ISBN 9780394884660 | 5-8 years *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program

Hardcover $17.99

Nov 12, 1978 | ISBN 9780394839738 | 5-8 years

Ebook $4.99

Oct 22, 2013 | ISBN 9780385387118 | Baby-3

Board Book $8.99

Oct 08, 2019 | Baby-3 *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program

Board Book $4.99

Sep 26, 2000 | Baby-3 *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program

Board Book $5.99

Oct 06, 1998 | Baby-3 *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program

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      Sep 26, 2000 | ISBN 9780375810671 | Baby-3

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      Oct 06, 1998 | ISBN 9780679888963 | Baby-3

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    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

    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.

    About The Snowman

    Celebrate Christmas with this award-winning, wordless story of a young boy and his wintertime friend.

    Experience a magical night of friendship, fun, and flying in this beautifully illustrated classic board book, perfect for the holiday season and children young and old.

    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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    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

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    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

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    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

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

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

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $17.99
    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

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

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

    Category: Children’s Board Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Board Book | $8.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Oct 08, 2019 | 34 Pages | 6 x 8-1/4 | Baby-3 | ISBN 9780593118610

    Category: Children’s Board Books | Children’s Picture Books

    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

    Category: Children’s Board Books | Children’s Picture Books

    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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