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The Snowman

Book Synopsis

Beloved children’s author Michael Morpurgo has re-imagined Raymond Briggs’ classic The Snowman for a new generation of readers.

One December morning, James is thrilled to wake up to see snow falling.

He spends the whole day making his perfect snowman; he has coal eyes, an old green hat and scarf and a tangerine nose… just like the snowman from his favourite story.

That night, something magical happens- the Snowman comes to life!

He and James take to the skies on a magical adventure where they meet someone very special.

Inspired by the timeless tale, Michael Morpurgo and Robin Shaw have created the perfect Christmas story for the whole family.

Our Review Panel says...

To many children the story is already a familiar one, if not from the original book then from the televised animation faithfully aired each festive season. To those unfamiliar with Briggs’ original, Morpurgo’s adaptation is likely to bring the joy of a classic story to a new generation of readers. This cherished story that never loses its magical appeal, as retold in the beautiful words of one our nation’s favourite children’s authors, is bound to be a favourite for many to curl up with this Christmas.

This book is available on these booklists:

Christmas Books (KS2)
Best Books This Month – December 2021

The Snowman Classroom Resource Pack

The publishers have produced a Snowman Resource Pack of cross-curricular activities to use in the classroom, with a particular focus on literacy, PSHE and science. The 24-page pack is free to download, with lesson plans designed to help pupils engage with the characters and explore themes of empathy, loneliness and friendship. There are also some science activities to investigate hot and cold temperatures linking to the melting snowman..