The Snowman: A full-colour retelling of the classic

<p><b>Michael Morpurgo (Author) </b><br>Michael Morpurgo has written over 120 books many of them award-winning. His most well-known work <i>War Horse</i> was adapted into a multi-Oscar nominated film by Steven Spielberg and a widely-acclaimed play at the National Theatre.<br><br>In 2003 Michael became the third Children's Laureate a position he helped create with the poet Ted Hughes.<br><br>With his wife Clare he set up the charity <i>Farms for City Children</i> and for their pioneering work they were both awarded the MBE in 1999.</p> <p><b>A stunning new gift edition of The Snowman re-imagined by beloved</b><b> author Michael Morpurgo for a whole new generation of readers - now with beautiful full-colour illustrations. </b><br><br>One December morning James is thrilled to wake up to see snow falling.<br><br>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.<br><br>That night something magical happens - the Snowman comes to life!<br><br>He and James take to the skies on a magical adventure where they meet someone very special.<br><br><b>Inspired by the timeless tale Michael Morpurgo and Robin Shaw have created the perfect story for the whole family to share together as a new Christmas tradition. </b><br><br><b>Also available for 0-6yrs:</b><br><i>The </i><i>Snowman</i> - the classic wordless picture book by Raymond Briggs<br><i>The </i><i>Snowman</i><i>: Book of the Film</i> - a picture book based on the classic film<br><i>The </i><i>Snowman </i><i>and the Snowdog</i> - a picture book based on the classic film sequel<br><br><b>Praise for The Snowman: </b><br><br><i>'In Raymond Briggs' story a boy's dream comes true. Somehow Michael Morpurgo makes Briggs' story come true. . . it has all the wonder of reading The Snowman for the first time.'</i><b> - </b>Colin Firth<br><br><i>'If anyone was going to give words to this classic it had to be Morpurgo. A perfect book perfect story perfectly told.' </i>- Angels & Urchins<br><br><i>'The Snowman by Michael Morpurgo not only brings a much-loved tale to a new audience it brings with it an extra layer of festive magic. We predict this book will fast become as much a part of every family Christmas as snuggling down with a hot chocolate to catch the classic animation on TV.'</i> - JUNIOR magazine</p>