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Summary: The Snowman
Review: A children's classic, a must for every book shelf. The wordless format lets the children create their own story. We purchased the book for our then three year old, at eighteen he still reads and loves the book. This year I am purchasing another copy for our thirteen year old who also loves the gentle illustrations and the heart warming message. This book truly illustrates that words are not necessary for a book to be a literary great.
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Summary: Special
Review: A gentle book that has no words. The story is in the pictures. For my three year old son who so desperately wants to read, he had no problem 'reading' this story. He was able to tell a story, look at the pictures and pick out different details and tell a different story. The pictures are gentle and kind and show a special relationship with imagination, dreams, wishes, children and the fine line between reality and imagination that children can walk with ease. Enjoy.
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Summary: Horrible
Review: For the littlest pre-readers, this book will be more than a little "shock." After an entire book of fantastic adventures and a big build-up as the little boy runs outside to find his magical friend, we are left with a melted puddle and some lumps of coal. I was disgusted that Baby Center had recommended this book for toddlers. I had wanted something that I could "read" with my 14-month son before he goes to bed -- something that would charm and soothe him, not make him sad. I threw the book away because I couldn't think of anyone who would want that let-down at the end. Sure, you could have a philosophical discussion with an older child about the hypothetical future return of the snowman, but not with the little ones who are the very target audience of a book without words in the first place.
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Summary: A heartwarming Christmas video
Review: How can something so simple be so beautiful? My 7 year old grandson is emotionally touched by it, my 4 year old grandaughter is delighted, and even my 1 1/2 year old grandson is enraptured. I can enjoy the music while they watch it...but I mostly have to watch too, as I think it is wonderful. I bought one for our local children's library so others could enjoy it too.
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Summary: Excellent
Review: I find the Snowman by Raymond Briggs to be a wonderful Christmas story. There are no words, so it spurs imagination to create a dialog in your mind. I would also recommend the video (not completely wordless: introduction by David Bowie and a musical soundtrack).
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Summary: A cute story
Review: I like this story because it doesn't take that long to read. My toddler has a short attention span so this book worked well for him. The ending, however, may be a slight "shock" to preschoolers because the snowman melts; but that can lead to a good dicussion for parent and child.
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Summary: A cute story
Review: I like this story because it doesn't take that long to read. My toddler has a short attention span so this book worked well for him. The ending, however, may be a slight "shock" to preschoolers because the snowman melts; but that can lead to a good dicussion for parent and child.
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Summary: A great pre-reading activity with your toddler
Review: I love this story. The fact that the story is without words was a plus. This book provided an excellent opportunity to snuggle up with my little boy and listen as he told me the story he saw in the pictures. It was the beginning of many discussions about the books we read at bedtime and those he had later to read in school. He is 21 years old now and a very articulate man, and I have some wonderful memories of helping him to learn to read.
The story itself evokes the magic we all knew as children, and the poignant ending leaves open the door to hope that the snowman will re-appear when winter comes again.
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Summary: boys playing
Review: OK, I discovered this one at age 25 and I still like it. "Boys night out" was never so wonderous. The story personifies a child's awe of snowy nights.
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Summary: A beautiful book for children of all ages.
Review: The entire story is told through beautiful illustrations (thereare no words). This is a wonderful book for young children becausethey can contrust the story and use their imagination. Older children can add their own dialogue. The possibilities are endless. The young boy and snowman are delightful.
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