One Winter's Night, a snowman comes to life and a magical adventure begins . . . Raymond Briggs' classic tale is an intrinsic part of Christmas and has charmed generations of children for over thirty years. Narrated entirely through pictures, it dreamlike illustrations perfectly capture the wonder and innocence of childhood and now features a brand-new introduction by the author. 'The ultimate in lyrical children fantasy.' Guardian

Author Biography

Raymond Briggs is one of our most respected and beloved artists. Born in Wimbledon in 1934, he studied at the Slade School of Fine Art and went on to produce a treasure trove of work. He has created characters that are now icons for generations of children, including Fungus the Bogeyman, Father Christmas and, of course, the beloved Snowman. He has won many awards over his career including the Kurt Maschler Award, The Children's Book of the Year and the prestigious Kate Greenaway Award for his Mother Goose Nursery Rhyme collection. Raymond lives in Sussex.