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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
So I only picked this up because Richard Armitage reads the audio, but it was a great way to fall asleep anyway. Interesting that this is called a wordless picture book, because I definitely listened to an hour and a half of narration.
emotional
fast-paced
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
I love this wordless picture book classic but the video along with the amazing music makes this an absolute favorite. I first discovered this in the late 1980's and have read it many times. Just wanted to add it here.
Who doesn't love this classic?! So so cute, with such a sad ending. A beautiful little piece of work that I'll always adore.
Raymond Briggs, The Snowman (Random House, 1978)
Briggs' wordless Frosty the Snowman homage/knockoff became an instant classic upon its release thirty years ago, and has since gone through countless printings in dozens of different editions, has been made into a video (though to be honest it loses a lot of its magic thanks to the narration), and has been read by millions of kids worldwide. It's also a mainstay on bookstore endcaps and library displays come wintertime. (I don't get it. We're all sick of snow in the winter. Put it up for July fourth!) The reason for this, of course, is that it has an unmistakable power. (This will be of no surprise to anyone familiar with Briggs' second-most-famous book, also turned into a film—When the Wind Blows.) There's an innocence in the simplicity and wonder of the story that's difficult to put into words. Which could very well be why Briggs used none here. If you've never experienced it, no matter your age, you owe it to yourself to discover The Snowman's magic. (And if you don't like it, how much of your time can thirty-two pages without words take up of your time? You've got nothing to lose here.) ****
Briggs' wordless Frosty the Snowman homage/knockoff became an instant classic upon its release thirty years ago, and has since gone through countless printings in dozens of different editions, has been made into a video (though to be honest it loses a lot of its magic thanks to the narration), and has been read by millions of kids worldwide. It's also a mainstay on bookstore endcaps and library displays come wintertime. (I don't get it. We're all sick of snow in the winter. Put it up for July fourth!) The reason for this, of course, is that it has an unmistakable power. (This will be of no surprise to anyone familiar with Briggs' second-most-famous book, also turned into a film—When the Wind Blows.) There's an innocence in the simplicity and wonder of the story that's difficult to put into words. Which could very well be why Briggs used none here. If you've never experienced it, no matter your age, you owe it to yourself to discover The Snowman's magic. (And if you don't like it, how much of your time can thirty-two pages without words take up of your time? You've got nothing to lose here.) ****
Another great wordless book that allows for various interpretations of the story. Was it all just a dream or did the boy really have a fantastic adventure with his snowman friend?
The perfect story to revisit at this time of year. Briggs' illustrations are dreamy and magical. Wonderful to read at any age.