This video shows an ‘animatic’ (which is an animated storyboard). Could you make an animatic based on your own story? Billy and his mum have moved into a new house just before Christmas, but Billy isn't very full of festive cheer, as his beloved old dog has passed away.

The Snowman About - The Snowman

When Billy wishes his snowman and snowdog to life, they take him on a journey to the North Pole, where he competes in a sled race and even meets Santa Claus! Young readers can now enjoy the magic of The Snowman and the Snowdog in this simple, accessible adaptation. Fans of the modern classic will definitely want to come along on this new adventure. A trailer for ‘The Snowman and the Snowdog’ is shown below. Could you make a trailer for ‘The Snowman’? But one day he decides to go out and make a snowman when he runs across an old picture. He ends up making a Snowman and a Snowdog and they magically come to life overnight and take him on an awesome adventure. At the end of the book Santa gives the boy a special gift. Later that night, something magical happens, taking Billy on the most wonderful Christmas adventure. The Snowman is the perfect festive read for ALL the family! So when the snow falls and Billy starts to build a Snowman, he knows exactly what to do - he builds a Snowdog too! Then, later that night, something magical happens... and Billy embarks on the most wonderful snowy adventure.

Games

The Snowman and the Snowdog Activity Book: The Snowman and the Snowdog Activity BookThe Snowman and the Snowdog Activity Bo

Snowman Snowdog Book by Raymond Briggs - AbeBooks Snowman Snowdog Book by Raymond Briggs - AbeBooks

In this holiday picture book, a companion to Raymond Briggs’s The Snowman, a little boy builds a snow puppy next to his snowman—in hopes of getting a real puppy for Christmas. That night the Snowman comes to life and takes the boy and the Snowdog on an adventure to the world of Snow People. But the best is yet to come on Christmas morning, when a real, live puppy is waiting under the tree. Discover the brand new World of The Snowman online shop and find the perfect gifts for Snowman fans. From totes to tees, homewares and accessories, there’s even the option to personalise! Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.Using images culled from the hand-drawn animation of the short film, this sequel to The Snowman can stand alone. Briggs’ original book was wordless, and both films are without dialogue, but this title includes a story in traditional picture book style. While suitable, the text doesn’t always match the images; however, the illustrations are impressive. Coarse, earthy scenes, as well as dreamy, velvety visions create a delightful adventure. This book was first published in 1978. How has life changed since then? How is the boy’s childhood in 1978 likely to be similar / different to your childhood today? Choose a series of images and write captions to accompany each one. Use time words (e.g. first, next, then, after, later, finally) to show the sequence of events. A boy moves into a new home and in his eagerness to explore, he discovers an old hat, a scarf, a shriveled tangerine and some coal hidden in his new room, along with a photo of a boy and a snowman. The boy builds his own snowman just like the one in the photo. For good measure, he adds a snowdog. The snow duo come to life in a magical adventure.

The Snowman and the Snowdog Board book – 1 Oct. 2015

The story is bookended by two small tragedies. Although they are not dwelled upon, sensitive children may find that sad. The art is very faithful to the original though this book has far more words than the original (I would have liked to see fewer words, actually, and to let the art speak more). Cut out and decorate these The Snowman and The Snowdog decorations, before hanging them on your Christmas tree.

Write an alternative ending for the story and imagine a new adventure that the boy and snowman could have together. Wiggle your finger and play with the Snowman and the Snowdog in this fun finger-puppet book! When he comes to life, the Snowdog runs, plays and flies into the air with Billy and the Snowman.

The Snowman - Teaching Ideas The Snowman - Teaching Ideas

The Snowman flies again in this follow-up to the much-loved Christmas classic - now celebrating its 10th anniversary! So when the snow falls and Billy starts to build a Snowman, he knows exactly what to do- he builds a Snowdog too! Raymond is honoured with a BookTrust Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to children's literature. Use the images of the boy making the snowman to write a sequence of instructions that teach others how to make the perfect snowman. Why can’t the snowman go near the fireplace? Use this as the starting point for discussions about temperature, freezing and melting.

The film

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