The Snowman / The Snowman And The Snowdog (DVD)

The Snowman: The Snowman has been a Christmas staple ever since its original release in 1982. Based on Raymond Briggs' classic children's book, the tale of a solitary little boy whose snowman comes to life in the night and takes him on a series of adventures which culminate in a meeting with Father Christmas. It's uncluttered by modern standards and told with a gentle simplicity which renders it utterly poignant. The Snowman deservedly won awards for its animators. But they had the best material to work with: Briggs' softly absorbing original illustrations which magically combine Christmas fantasy with the stark realities of life and death. The Snowman And The Snowdog: The Snowman and The Snowdog beautifully captures the magic and excitement of the original film as well as being a heart-warming story about love, loss and friendship. When a young boy, Billy, moves house, he discovers a secret box hidden under the floorboards - a snowman-making kit! Billy builds his Snowman and, with a little spare snow, a Snowdog. At midnight, The Snowman and The Snowdog magically come to life. Join Billy on an amazing adventure, as they fly over London to the North Pole and compete with a mix of wonderfully colourful characters in a very special race. On return, Billy must leave his new friends outside and return to bed - but first, a wonderful surprise awaits him...