This heavenly short film for children has a very special place in my heart. I used to watch it over and over when I was younger, mesmerized by the snow-blanketed English landscape and slow, dreamy melodies. It tells the endearing story of a boy who wakes up one winter day, rosy-cheeked and brimming with enthusiasm upon seeing the snowfall, and decides to make a snowman. The next morning, his snowman comes to life as a cheery and curious companion, excited to take him on the kind of little adventures that most children dream of. All of this is drawn together with charming picture book animation and an amazingly expressive soundtrack perfect for the holiday season. No words are needed to present this magical universe to you, as it takes you on a journey through the eyes of the main character; eyes filled with eagerness at every new development.

This film shows the feelings of exhilaration we experience as children in response to a world only starting to come into focus in a delightful, but nostalgic way. It paints a vivid picture of a simpler time for many of us, and not without a beautifully melancholy closing sequence. A lovely movie made for anyone who likes to indulge in fantastical imagination, and one that I’m very grateful I grew up with.

10/10