Description A wordless picture book reborn with shimmering snowflakes, sharing a heartfelt story that needs no words. * A Children's Picture Book Classic, Refreshed with Modern Printing Technology First published in England in 1978, The Snowman has been beloved by children ever since, and now returns with a beautiful new cover. A shimmering silver effect has been added to the image of the snowman standing in the pure white snowfield, giving the book an elegant new touch and making it even more special to own. Printed in Italy and carefully proofed multiple times, this edition faithfully captures the artist's soft, delicate brushstrokes and beautiful colors. Although the story is set in the depths of winter, warm colors are used throughout to bring a cozy feeling to the pages, and the rich, soft texture of the colored pencil illustrations brings the unique atmosphere of The Snowman vividly to life. * Helps Children Build Vocabulary, Sentence Skills, and Thinking Skills Through Storytelling One day, after building a snowman, a boy falls asleep — and the snowman comes to life and visits him. The boy takes him on a tour through every corner of the house, showing him a whole new world, and the two share a wonderful time together, carefully making sure the snowman doesn't melt near the fireplace or stove. Perhaps in return, the snowman takes the boy by the hand and they fly together through the snowy night sky, creating an unforgettable memory. The Snowman captures that familiar childhood feeling of anxiously hoping a carefully built snowman won't melt, combined with the magical, dreamlike idea that the snowman you made could come to life. Together, these elements create a world of childlike wonder as pure and bright as snow. For adults, it brings back warm memories of childhood; for children, it brings imagined worlds to life before their eyes. Because it has no words, children can create their own stories, building imagination and creativity, and by talking about what they see, they can also develop vocabulary, sentence-building skills, and critical thinking — making this a picture book that can be enjoyed in many different ways at any age. * A Comic-Style Picture Book Capturing the Friendship Between a Boy and His Snowman The time spent with the snowman will stay in the boy's heart forever, for the friendship and memories they shared won't easily fade. Though their time together was short, the snowman leaves behind a precious and lasting gift — a dear friend who taught him something meant to be cherished forever. Raymond Briggs tells this lovely story of friendship between a boy and a snowman through a comic-style panel format. As a result, each scene flows smoothly into the next, allowing the movements of the boy and the snowman to unfold naturally and seamlessly.