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Thursday, December 15, 2016

Raymond Briggs' The Snowman

Pippin reminded me that it's time to watch one of our favorite videos ever - The Snowman, based on Raymond Briggs' gorgeous book.


If you've never seen the video, or even if you have, take a little break to enjoy the imagery, sweet story, and amazing soundtrack:

https://youtu.be/ZE9KpobX9J8



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10 comments:

  1. Grey Horse MattersDecember 15, 2016 at 6:49:00 PM EST

    Thanks, that was a great video.

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  2. billieDecember 15, 2016 at 7:11:00 PM EST

    So glad you enjoyed it!!

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  3. nuriDecember 16, 2016 at 12:02:00 PM EST

    How sweet! You are right, the imagery, the story, and the soundtrack are just wonderful. I had never heard of The Snowman and am grateful for the link. Many thanks to you--and to Pippin!

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  4. billieDecember 16, 2016 at 12:48:00 PM EST

    Nuri, he has another book made into video called The Bear - I can't find it on YouTube but here's a link to the Amazon DVD:

    https://www.amazon.com/Raymond-Briggs-Bear-Animal-Train/dp/B0000C8APV

    It is equally beautiful. We had both on videocassette but I gave them all to the local thrift store a few years back assuming they would be available online - huge mistake! I need to get them both on DVD while I can. They were childhood favorites for my two and I have the music in my holiday music list and love it.

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  5. nuriDecember 17, 2016 at 11:51:00 AM EST

    I lucked out and found it on YT (youtube.com/watch?v=VbG_Ujhnil4) but will buy the DVDs for my cousin's little ones (bonus: no translation needed!). I just love this kind of story - perfect for kids' bedtime and sweet dreams, I think, with the calm music, pleasing illustration, and good, warm feelings. So, thank you also for this recommendation!
    Oh, yesterday, after watching The Snowman, I noticed that there's also The Snowman and the Snowdog. Have you seen this one? I couldn't resist... and certainly have no regrets, even though it made me shed a few tears... Heartwarming! :)

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  6. billieDecember 17, 2016 at 11:55:00 AM EST

    Oh, I didn't know about the snow dog one but now thanks to you it's in my shopping cart as a little Christmas treat for ME. :) Thank you!!

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  7. nuriDecember 17, 2016 at 2:17:00 PM EST

    Wonderful, I hope you'll like it!

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  8. billieDecember 17, 2016 at 5:03:00 PM EST

    I know I will! :)

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  9. MatthewJanuary 1, 2017 at 11:34:00 PM EST

    I can hear the theme music in my head... :)

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  10. billieJanuary 2, 2017 at 8:58:00 AM EST

    It is a gorgeous piece of music.

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