Download or read book The History of the Snowman written by Bob Eckstein and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-10-30 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who made the first snowman? Who first came up with the idea of placing snowballs on top of each other, and who decided they would use a carrot for a nose? Most puzzling of all: How can this mystery ever be solved, with all the evidence long since melted? The snowman appears everywhere on practically everything -- from knickknacks to greeting cards to seasonal sweaters we plan to return. Whenever we see big snowballs our first impulse is to deck them out with a top hat. Humorist and writer Bob Eckstein has long been fascinated by this ubiquitous symbol of wintertime fun -- and finally, for the first time, one of the world's most popular icons gets his due. A thoroughly entertaining exploration, The History of the Snowman travels back in time to shed light on the snowman's enigmatic past -- from the present day, in which the snowman reigns as the King of Kitsch, to the Dark Ages, with the creation of the very first snowman. Eckstein's curiosity began playfully enough, but soon snowballed into a (mostly) earnest quest of chasing Frosty around the world, into museums and libraries, and seeking out the advice of leading historians and scholars. The result is a riveting history that reaches back through centuries and across cultures -- sweeping from fifteenth-century Italian snowballs to eighteenth-century Russian ice sculptures to the regrettable "white-trash years" (1975-2000). The snowman is not just part of our childhood memories, but is an integral part of our world culture, appearing -- much like a frozen Forrest Gump -- alongside dignitaries and celebrities during momentous events. Again and again, the snowman pops up in rare prints, paintings, early movies, advertising and, over the past century, in every art form imaginable. And the jolly snowman -- ostensibly as pure as the driven snow -- also harbors a dark past full of political intrigue, sex, and violence. With more than two hundred illustrations and a special section of the best snowman cartoons, The History of the Snowman is a truly original winter classic -- smart, surprisingly enlightening, and quite simply the coolest book ever.
Download or read book The Illustrated History of the Snowman written by Bob Eckstein and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-09-01 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thoroughly entertaining exploration, this book travels back in time to shed light on the snowman's enigmatic past -- from the present day, in which the snowman reigns as the King of Kitsch, to the Dark Ages, with the creation of the very first snowman. Eckstein's curiosity began playfully enough, but soon snowballed into a (mostly) earnest quest of chasing Frosty around the world, into museums and libraries, and seeking out the advice of leading historians and scholars. The result is a riveting history that reaches back through centuries and across cultures -- sweeping from fifteenth-century Italian snowballs to eighteenth-century Russian ice sculptures to the regrettable "white-trash years" (1975-2000). The snowman is not just part of our childhood memories, but is an integral part of our world culture, appearing -- much like a frozen Forrest Gump -- alongside dignitaries and celebrities during momentous events. Again and again, the snowman pops up in rare prints, paintings, early movies, advertising and, over the past century, in every art form imaginable. And the jolly snowman -- ostensibly as pure as the driven snow -- also harbors a dark past full of political intrigue, sex, and violence. With over two hundred illustrations, The Illustrated History of the Snowman is a truly original winter classic -- smart, surprisingly enlightening, and quite simply the coolest book ever.
Download or read book The Snowman written by Raymond Briggs and published by . This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ideal for the weeks leading up to Christmas.
Download or read book Frosty the Snowman written by Jack Rollins and published by WorthyKids. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new format and classic TV art for a best-selling Christmas board book. When Frosty the Snowman was introduced in 1950 in a recording by Gene Autry, it became an instant hit. Since then, its popularity has increased every year, making Frosty one of the most recognized and beloved characters ever created. This updated edition recounts the beloved tale of Frosty -- how he was brought to life one magical day and the adventures he had with the children of the town. Based on the iconic TV special, this delightfully illustrated board book will practically leap off of the shelves. Ages 2-5.
Download or read book Heart of a Snowman written by Eugene Yelchin and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-09-22 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Very Christmas Eve, a boy named Owen builds the very best snowman he can, only to see it melt away on Christmas Day. There must be a way to make it last, he thinks. So begins an adventure that leads Owen to a magical place where curious animals study his snowman piece by piece in an attempt to remake a perfect snowman. But in the end, it is Owen who supplies the one thing they need the most. Have they finally found the secret to making a snowman that will last forever?
Download or read book Snowman written by Catherine Hapka and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-08-30 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A twist of fate brings a man and horse together in this remarkable true story now available in a new version adapted by the author of the Marguerite Henry’s Ponies of Chincoteague series. Snowman, an Amish plow horse, was bound for the meat market when Harry deLeyer, a Long Island riding instructor, spotted him at auction. After making eye contact with the gentle giant deLeyer decided to purchase him for $80. At first, Snowman was just a horse that children rode during lessons, but when deLeyer sold him to a neighbor, the horse had other ideas. He would jump the high fences so he could return “home.” Harry then began training Snowman as a show jumper. Less than two years out of the plow fields, Snowman won the 1958 horse show jumping Triple Crown—the American Horse Shows Association Horse of the Year, Professional Horseman’s Association Champion, and Champion of Madison Square Garden’s Diamond Jubilee. Snowman was inducted into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame in 1992.
Download or read book Snowman Magic written by Katherine Tegen and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2012-10-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When George stays home from school for a snow day, he finds himself staring out the window, bored. But when he sees the beautiful white slopes in his yard, he gets himself dressed to face the cold weather. George starts rolling the snow into balls and assembling them into a snowman. After his snowman is made, something unexpected happens! How long will George's enchanted fun with his new friend last? In this original tale, Katherine Tegen has captured all the magic of the snowman, while Brandon Dorman's lush illustrations truly bring him to life.
Download or read book The Snowman Movie Tie In Edition written by Jo Nesbø and published by Vintage Crime/Black Lizard. This book was released on 2017-09-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Oslo, after the first snow of the season has fallen, a woman disappears, and a sinister snowman is left in her wake. As irascible detective Harry Hole realizes that this is only one of multiple disappearances, he begins to think a serial killer may be at work-- and may be drawing in Hole personally and intentionally.
Download or read book Sneezy the Snowman written by Maureen Wright and published by Two Lions. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A snowman who finds it dreadfully cold keeps doing things that cause him to melt, while the children who rebuild him each time offer clothing to keep him warm.
Download or read book The Magical Snowman written by Catherine Walters and published by . This book was released on 2013-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Little Rabbit's father does not believe that Snowman is real, but when Little Rabbit gets lost in swirling snow while gathering berries, the chilly friend he built comes to the rescue.
Download or read book The Black Snowman written by Phil Mendez and published by Scholastic Paperbacks. This book was released on 2005-10-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through the powers of a magical kente, a black snowman comes to life and helps young Jacob discover the beauty of his black heritage as well as his own self-worth.
Download or read book Frosty the Snowman Frosty the Snowman written by Diane Muldrow and published by Golden Books. This book was released on 2001-09-04 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate the holidays with everyone's favorite snowman with a magic hat, a button nose, and eyes made out of coal! Based on the beloved 1969 television special, this timeless classic Little Golden Book retells the whole magical story of Frosty the Snowman. A perfect Christmas gift for boys and girls 2–5!
Download or read book The Snowman Who Didn t Want to MELT written by Jerzy Jones and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-16 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Perfect Friendly, Magical, Adventure Book for Kids (Comes with FREE Audio and colouring pages). Can you find the hidden Snowman in the pictures? Description: A Snowman wakes a brother and sister looking for help as he doesn't want to melt. Find out what can the brother and sister do to help the snowman from melting?You and your kids will instantly enjoy the adventure, the colour illustrations and looking for the hidden snowmen in the drawings. You'll definitely want to purchase the Paperback when you've seen this eBook. Scroll up and click on the ORANGE BUY NOW button so you can download and read this magical adventure story for kids with the option of receiving the FREE Audio of the book and FREE colouring pages.
Download or read book The Snowmen Pop up Book written by Caralyn Buehner and published by Dial. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Snowmen play games at night when no one is watching.
Download or read book Frosty s Favorite Things Frosty the Snowman written by Mary Man-Kong and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2017 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pick a tab to discover Frosty's favorite things.
Download or read book The Snowman s Song written by Marilee Joy Mayfield and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Witness a miracle this Christmas... A little snowman longs for a voice of his own so he can sing Christmas carols like human children do. When a cardinal gives him hope and a little girl shows him kindness, he receives his voice in a joyful, unexpected way.
Download or read book The Biggest Snowman Ever written by Steven Kroll and published by Cartwheel Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clayton and Desmond both want to win the town snowman contest. As the day of the contest approaches, Clayton and Desmond join forces to build the biggest snowman ever.
