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  • The Snowman

  • Inspired by the Original Story by Raymond Briggs
  • By: Michael Morpurgo
  • Narrated by: Richard Armitage
  • Length: 1 hr and 26 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (96 ratings)

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The Snowman

By: Michael Morpurgo
Narrated by: Richard Armitage
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Publisher's summary

When James wakes to see snow falling one December morning, he is delighted and rushes outside to make a snowman. With coal eyes, an old green hat and scarf and a tangerine nose, he is perfect, and James can hardly bear to go inside and leave him. In the middle of the night, he wakes and creeps out to see his snowman again - and to his amazement, the snowman comes to life....

This special tale of true Christmas magic will bring everyone's favourite childhood festive character to a brand-new audience.

©2018 Michael Morpurgo (P)2018 Penguin Audio
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Rediscover your inner child

I'm crying. Wonderful story and Richard Armitage is just... Well he's just magical like THE SNOWMAN.

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Richard Armitage does it again!

Your inner child will thank you for listening to this delightful Christmas story! Buy it.

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Our favorite Christmas bedtime story!

An enchanting story woven around a winter classic and voiced and told beautifully by Richard Armitage❤️⛄️❤️

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A Beautiful and Timeless Story

A beautiful telling of a timeless story. I loved every moment and am sure to listen over and over now and into all the holiday seasons yet to come. From the very first lines, Michael Morpurgo's words and Richard Armitage's voice transport me back to my childhood, where magic was real, and anything was possible! "The Snowman" is delightful, whimsical, and so much fun for the entire family!

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Great Book

Great book that would never let you disappointed, be inspired and enjoying the journey it brings you.

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Magical!

Richard Armitage is absolutely enchanting! I have long been a fan of his acting, but his storytelling is just amazing.

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Classic for a Winter’s Day

A few years have gone by since I shared with younger students the video and book of The Snowman by Raymond Briggs. It had become a favorite of mine to share with children, but now I have found this version by Michael Morpurgo and I have fallen in love all over again with this longer and more elaborate telling of Jame’s snowman experience. Richard Armitage does an outstanding job with the telling of the story, too.

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One of the best Audibles ever ❤

For all the young of whatever age... I assumed this was some version of Frosty the Snowman, but it's much better. Treat yourself!

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Christmas-tastic!

Beautiful story and a wonderful performance by mister Armitage.

Perfect for winter nights or summer evenings when you can't wait for it to be winter again :)

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Love this story!

This is a wonderful Christmas story for kids of all ages! Richard Armitage's reading is perfect.

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