Lost in the Snow

Lost in the Snow is a 2001, direct-to-video, British animated, Christmas fantasy special based on the 1998 book of the same title (Ar Goll Yn Yr Eira in Welsh) by Welsh author Ian Beck. It was co-produced by Honeycomb Animation Enterprises (as Ha! Honeycomb Animation) and Just Entertainment for Carlton.

Plot
Teddy begins as an ordinary, inanimate stuffed bear who belongs to a girl named Lily. But little does Teddy know, all toys will have the ability to come to life and animals will gain the ability of speech for one day a year, which is Christmas Eve. This phenomenon occurs with him too and he is delighted to experience the joys of being a live, talking stuffed bear. He joins in on the fun with a few, live animals before later having a mishap. When he attempts to make his way back home, Teddy ends up getting caught up in a wintry storm and hidden in the snow. His owner becomes disheartened at this and desperately wants him back, hoping he'll be found somehow.

Why It Rocks

 * 1) The art style of the special is faithful to being kept the same as the art style of the book. The animation in the special is exceptionally smooth for a straight-to-video release. The book being brought to life on screen is plain well-done.
 * 2) The writing in the special is also faithful enough to the book.
 * 3) Most of the characters are fine enough. Especially Teddy, who is a sympathetic character due to his plight.
 * 4) Enjoyably pleasant, decent, background music.
 * 5) The character designs are charming.
 * 6) All the voices sound nice and the small cast of voice actors, most notably Hugh Laurie (House M.D.) is solid.
 * 7) How the predicament is resolved is a satisfying one.
 * 8) The backgrounds, layouts, and sceneries are well-designed.
 * 9) It's just a unforgettable viewing.
 * 10) Some fun and funny moments.
 * 11) It's message of keeping one's hopes up is one to live by well.

Trivia

 * Ian Beck wrote other books in the Teddy series that revolve around the titular bear in similar situations, such as Alone in the Woods.