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Raymond Briggs

    January 18, 1934 – August 9, 2022

    Raymond Briggs was an English illustrator and author celebrated for his works appealing to both children and adults. His art often blended humor with poignant social commentary and a touching depiction of human relationships. Briggs fearlessly tackled serious themes like the consequences of nuclear war and social injustice, always with sensitivity and depth. His graphic novels frequently employed visual storytelling to explore the complexities of human experience, establishing him as a significant voice in modern illustration and literature.

    When the Wind Blows. Wenn der Wind weht, englische Ausgabe
    Blooming Books
    The Snowman, w. Audio-CD
    Ethel & Ernest
    The Snowman (Deluxe edition)
    Snowman: Words
    • 2022

      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

      The Snowman: The Book of the Classic Film
    • 2019

      The Snowman Pop-Up

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      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.

      The Snowman Pop-Up
    • 2019

      Time For Lights Out

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      4.2(127)Add rating

      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.

      Time For Lights Out
    • 2017

      UG: Boy Genius of the Stone Age

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      4.0(13)Add rating

      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 . . .

      UG: Boy Genius of the Stone Age
    • 2016

      The Puffin Book of Nursery Rhymes

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      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.

      The Puffin Book of Nursery Rhymes
    • 2016

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

      The Bear
    • 2015

      The Snowman, w. Audio-CD

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      4.5(22)Add rating

      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

      The Snowman, w. Audio-CD
    • 2015

      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.

      The Snowman (Deluxe edition)
    • 2015

      Notes From the Sofa

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      3.7(93)Add rating

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

      Notes From the Sofa
    • 2014

      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

      The Snowman and the Snowdog, Activity Book