Billy and his mum have moved into a new house, but Billy isn’t very full of Christmas cheer, as his beloved old dog has passed away. Not only is The Snowman and the Snowdog a charming nod to the original Snowman story, but it's also a lovely way of introducing loss and grief to children in an honest, straightforward way.

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Billy and his mum have moved into a new house, but Billy isn't very full of Christmas cheer, as his beloved old dog has passed away. Young readers can now enjoy the magic of The Snowman and the Snowdogin this simple, accessible adaptation. Bringing some extra fun and mischief to the original story, The Snowdog appeals to a contemporary audience and provides a new way for the whole family to come together each year and re-live the magic. This is a novelization of a video celebrating the 30th anniversary of this award winning character by Raymond Briggs. Briggs’ original book was wordless, and both films are without dialogue, but this title includes a story in traditional picture book style.The enchanting book reunited readers with the Snowman and introduced them to an adorable new puppy-friend, The Snowdog. His first three major works, Father Christmas, Father Christmas Goes on Holiday (both featuring a curmudgeonly Father Christmas who complains incessantly about the "blooming snow"), and Fungus the Bogeyman, were in the form of comics rather than the typical children's-book format of separate text and illustrations. When the Wind Blows (1982) confronted the trusting, optimistic Bloggs couple with the horror of nuclear war, and was praised in the British House of Commons for its timeliness and originality. Also the illustrations don't allow you to predict anything, on the second last page there's a moment when you feel shocked and hope that it's not true but you can see in the next picture on the same page that it isn't.

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So when the snow falls and Billy starts to build a Snowman, he knows exactly what to do - he builds a Snowdog too! A boy moves into a new home and in his eagerness to explore, he discovers an old hat, a scarf, a shriveled tangerine and some coal hidden in his new room, along with a photo of a boy and a snowman. This book includes an audio CD featuring a narration read by Benedict Cumberbatch and the music from the beautiful score of the film. Based on the much loved animation, a book of the film is published by Puffin, bringing words to the story for the first time. I'm torn about using this one in my class, I like the idea of the story but not quite sure about how it is told.

When Billy wishes his snowman and snowdog to life, they take him on a journey to the North Pole, where he competes in a sled race and even meets Santa Claus!

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While suitable, the text doesn’t always match the images; however, the illustrations are impressive.The ending left a heart-warming mark with the snowdog transforming into a real, breathing, living dog - the boy's new best friend - thanks to the magic dog collar that Santa Claus gave to the boy. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there? These books have been translated into many languages and adapted into films, stage shows and animations. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions.

The Snowman and the Snowdog by Raymond Briggs: 9780385387347 The Snowman and the Snowdog by Raymond Briggs: 9780385387347

Briggs continued to work in a similar format, but with more adult content, in Gentleman Jim (1980), a sombre look at the working class trials of Jim and Hilda Bloggs, closely based on his parents. A boy who lost his beloved dog a while ago received a beautiful gift at Christmas by building a snowman and a snowdog.With a soundtrack by Andy Burrows and Ilan Eskeri, The Snowman and The Snowdog is a lively and joyful adventure which includes a flight scene over iconic London landmarks and an exciting downhill race at the North Pole.