Raymond Briggs Books

Father Christmas awoke from his dream of summer in the sun, and there it was on the calendar, December 24th, Christmas Eve - the start of his longest night's work of the year!

One winter's night, a snowman comes to life and an unforgettable adventure begins. Raymond Briggs' favourite classic is a true piece of Christmas magic - narrated entirely through pictures, it captures the wonder and innocence of childhood and is now recognised throughout the world. This beautiful hardback edition is the perfect gift for all Snowman fans.

This is the story of the author's parents' marriage, from their first, chance encounter to their deaths, with nothing invented and nothing embroidered, told in Briggs' unique strip-cartoon format.

Based on the much-loved film, fly away on a magical journey to the magical land of the Snowman, complete with a CD narration of the story for little ones to listen along to! After the snow settles on a cold winter's day, a boy builds a Snowman. Later that night, under the glittering stars, the Snowman comes to life! Together they fly through the night sky on a breathtaking and magical journey, until the sun comes up and it's time to go home... This edition of the classic tale from Raymond Briggs features artwork from the film and an audio CD with a wonderful narration by Matthew Macfadyen. The Snowman is the perfect festive read for ALL the family! For little ones: The Snowman board book For younger children: The Snowman classic picture book with no words For readers aged 7+: The Snowman - re-imagined by Michael Morpurgo

This book offers a diverse exploration of the artist's work, starting from his first illustrations in 1958. It features commentary by journalist Nicolette Jones and is divided into four sections: early years, nursery classics, a gallery of characters, and social issues.

Ted Hughes has created some of the most enchanting poetry for children in recent times. This collection brings together four decades of his children's poems, from "Meet My Folks!" (1961) to "The Mermaid's Purse," featuring two hundred original illustrations by Raymond Briggs. The edition is thoughtfully organized by reading age, starting with poems for younger readers and progressing to those for young adults. This anthology is a treasure for both children and adults, showcasing Hughes's unique ability to write prolifically for younger audiences. Beautifully illustrated throughout by the acclaimed Raymond Briggs, this collection is the first to arrange all of Hughes's children's poems according to age. It serves as an essential poetry anthology for children of all ages and makes a perfect gift. The poems explore whimsical themes, such as a frosty octopus in mittens and a grandmother with an underwater family, while also celebrating the wonders of nature and the imaginative lives of children. Hughes's work captures the essence of childhood, blending humor and depth, making it a delightful read for anyone who appreciates the magic of poetry.

Raymond Briggs' now famous bestselling comic cartoon book depicts the effects of a nuclear attack on an elderly couple in his usual humorous yet macabre way.

Based on the much-loved film, fly away on a magical journey to the enchanting land of the Snowman - now celebrating its 40th anniversary! After the snow settles on a cold winter's day, a little boy builds a Snowman. Later that night, under the glittering stars, the Snowman comes to life! Together they fly through the night sky on a breathtaking and magical journey, until the sun comes up and it's time to go home... This edition of the classic tale from Raymond Briggs features stunningly rendered new artwork based on the 1982 film, alongside beautifully written story narration. The Snowman is the perfect festive read for ALL the family! For little The Snowman board book For younger The Snowman classic wordless picture book with no words For readers aged 7+: The Snowman - re-imagined by Michael Morpurgo

When his snowman comes to life, a little boy invites him home and in return is taken on a flight above beautiful cities and strange lands.

One winter's night, a snowman comes to life and a magical adventure begins . . . This special edition includes a magical pop-up scene, with a story based on the beloved picture book by Raymond Briggs. Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without Raymond Briggs's classic story, The Snowman. This brand-new edition features a magical pop-up scene, and artwork from the much-loved animated film. With a story inspired by Raymond Briggs' classic picture book, this is a wintery gift edition sparkling with festive magic.

Father Christmas visits France, Scotland, and Las Vegas while on his annual vacation.

A young boy and his wintertime friend share a magical night in this award-winning wordless story. Illustrations.

With over 250 nursery rhymes, including both well-known favourites and hidden gems, this collection has something for every child. Beautiful illustrated by Raymond Briggs, the much-loved creator of the Snowman, this revised edition of a famous classic first won the Kate Greenaway in 1966 and is now available again for a whole new generation.

When the Wind Blows is Raymond Briggs' stage version of his famous anti-nuclear cartoon parable, which is passionately on the side of sanity and survival. Jim and Hilda Bloggs, a retired couple who have moved to an isolated country cottage, are tidy, decent, houseproud and hopelessly behind the times. One tranquil day Jim hears on the radio that a pre-emptive strike is on the way. Armed with Government leaflets, in which he places all his faith, he constructs a refuge for them both, and gathers emergency rations. The Bloggses, who have brought to their task the solid cheerfulness of World War Two, emerge after the Bomb to find a devastated post-holocaust world. Trusting to the last in the Powers-That-Be, they wait for the arrival of the Services as their bodies suffer the effects of radiation sickness, and go gently into the dark loving each other and uttering fragments of prayers

Life in Bogeydom is full of snot, smells, slime, scum and other unspeakable things, and Bogeymen live under the ground revelling in allthe nastiness imaginable. Briggs has created a whole new world in this sophisticated cartoon-strip picture book for older children which will entice the most reluctant of readers into books.

In his customary pose as the grumpiest of grumpy old men, Raymond Briggs contemplates old age and death. and doesn't like them much. Illustrated with Briggs's inimitable pencil drawings, Time for Lights Out is a collection of short pieces, some funny, some melancholy, some remembering his wife who died young, others about the joy of grandchildren, of walking the dog. He looks back at his schooldays and his time as an evacuee during the war, and remembers his parents and the house in which he grew up. But most, like this one, are about his home in Sussex- Looking round this house, What will they say, The future ghosts? There must have been Some barmy old bloke here, Long-haired, artsy-fartsy type, Did pictures for kiddy books Or some such tripe. You should have seen the stuff He stuck up in that attic! Snowman this and snowman that, Tons and tons of tat.

Encouraged by his wife, Hilda, also eager to incorporate more adventure into her life, Jim sets out to bring these dreams to fruition by accumulating various accoutrements, only to discover that the life of an executive, an artist or a cowboy is more complicated and costly than it appears.

Ug and his parents live in the Stone Age. And that means stone blankets, stone cold food, an even colder cave and, worst of all, hard stone trousers! Being an inquisitive and intelligent child, Ug suggests a series of modifications to improve the quality of family life. His ideas about heating, cooking, boats, and balls that actually bounce are initially met with a hostile reaction. But with the help of his father, who slowly comes round to his son's way of thinking, Ug comes tantalisingly close to his ultimate garment goal . . .

Jim finds a beanstalk growing outside his window one morning, and follows his famous predecessor up to the top...

A great, big, white polar bear climbs into Tilly's bedroom one night and they begin a very magical friendship

The Elephant and the Bad Baby is the classic story from Elfrida Vipont and Raymond Briggs. The Elephant takes the Bad Baby for a ride and they go 'rumpeta, rumpeta, rumpeta down the road.' They help themselves to ice creams, pies, buns, crisps, biscuits, lollipops and apples, and the shopkeepers follow them down the road shouting and waving. All ends well as the Bad Baby learns to say 'Please' and his mother makes pancakes for everyone. Elfrida Vipont worked as a teacher, singer and writer. She wrote over 30 books and won the Carnegie Medal in 1950 for Lark on the Wing. Raymond Briggs has produced wonderful children's books including the classic titles The Snowman, Father Christmas and When the Wind Blows - all made into immensely successful films. Raymond lives in Sussex. Look out for these other titles by Raymond Briggs: The Snowman; The Elephant and the Bad Baby; Father Christmas; Fungus the Bogeyman; Raymond Briggs's Christmas Little Library; The Father Christmas it's a Bloomin' Terrible Joke Book; Jim and the Beanstalk; Father Christmas Goes on Holiday

An adaptation of Raymond Briggs's timeless story with simple text for beginning readers.

Bert has all sorts of ridiculous adventures and they're told in this book in a slapstick, almost farcical way. The reader is made to feel part of the story when he/she is told to turn the page quietly so as not to wake Bert's baby, and is blamed when the baby starts to cry. Bert rescues a barking cardboard box from the river, is chased down the street by a giant sausage - and much more

The Snowman and The Snowdog is the much-anticipated sequel to The Snowman by Raymond Briggs. This enchanting book reunites readers with the Snowman and introduces them to an adorable new puppy-friend, the Snowdog. Beautiful images from the film bring the magical Christmas story to life in this enchanting book. This book includes an audio CD featuring a narration read by Benedict Cumberbatch and the music from the beautiful score of the film.

Features some of Father Christmas' musings on what it's like to be him - for better or for worse - year in, year out.

Ug, a curious boy from the Stone Age, lives with his parents in a challenging environment filled with stone blankets and cold caves. He proposes various modifications to enhance their quality of life, though he sometimes questions the practicality of his inventions.

Now in Pictureback® format comes Raymond Briggs' award-winning, enchanting story of a young boy and a snowman who share a magical night of friendship, fun, and flying. "The experience is one that neither he nor young readers will ever regret or forget." ( Booklist, starred review). Our new Pictureback® format provides simple text written by the author.

The Snowman flies again in this follow-up to the much-loved Christmas classic - now celebrating its 10th anniversary! Billy and his mum have moved into a new house just before Christmas, but Billy isn't very full of festive cheer, as his beloved old dog has passed away. So when the snow falls and Billy starts to build a Snowman, he knows exactly what to do - he builds a Snowdog too! Then, later that night, something magical happens... and Billy embarks on the most wonderful snowy adventure. The Snowman is the perfect festive read for ALL the family! Look out for more Snowman titles to read together: For little ones: The Snowman board book For younger children: The Snowman classic wordless picture book For readers aged 7+: The Snowman - beloved author Michael Morpurgo has re-imagined Raymond Briggs' classic for a whole new generation of readers

Father Christmas is worn out after the Christmas rush, so he takes a holiday in France, Scotland and Las Vegas; but before long he has to come home to prepare for Christmas again. Suggested level: junior, primary.

The first book in ten years by the much loved author of The Snowman, Father Christmas, and Ethel & Ernest.

An amazing activity book featuring the Snowman and the Snowdog One winter's night a little boy is taken on a breathtaking, magical adventure when the Snowman and Snowdog he has made come to life and fly with him over the rooftops and across the sea to the North Pole. Join the Snowman, the Snowdog and Billy on their magical adventure . . . This activity book is full of fun things to do with plenty of pictures to colour, dot-to-dots and drawings to finish. Decorate your pictures with lots and lots of stickers

Tillys Traum-Bär besucht sie eines Nachts. Für sie ist er jetzt Wirklichkeit, aber für die anderen bleibt er unsichtbar ... (ab 4).

Plötzlich ist er da, der handtellergrosse Mann. Zunächst ist der 11jährige John bereit, ihn zu versorgen. Doch mit der Zeit wird sein Gast immer anspruchsvoller ...

Nein zu den Hosen aus Stein!: UG ist ein kleiner Junge, der unter der Steinzeit zu leiden hat. Die Hosen sind zu hart, aber auch das Frühstück aus totem Tier schmeckt nicht und statt mit Steinen zu spielen, wäre es doch schön, es gäbe etwas Rundes, Weicheres. Mutter und Vater machen sich, im Steinbett liegend, den Bettstein übergezogen, öfters mal Sorgen oder fühlen sich schikaniert von den Ideen ihres Sprösslings. Doch UGs Ideen sind, wie wir als Leserschaft wissen, nicht so aussergewöhnlich, entsprechen sie doch der Weiterentwicklung der Menschheit (Feuer, Rad, Stoffkleider u.s.w.). Die lustig illustrierte Bildgeschichte mit Sprechblasen kann zwar Kinder interessieren, der eigentliche Witz bleibt ihnen verborgen oder ist zumindest nicht so amüsant für sie wie aus der Perspektive der Erwachsenen. Ab 9 Jahren, gut, Denise Racine.