A stunning new gift edition of The Snowman, re-imagined by beloved author Michael Morpurgo for a whole new generation of readers - now with beautiful full-colour illustrations. 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>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. br>br>Praise for The Snowman: br>br>''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.'' - Colin Firth br>br>''If anyone was going to give words to this classic, it had to be Morpurgo. A perfect book, perfect story, perfectly told.'' - Angels & Urchins br>br>''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.'' - JUNIOR magazine>