Raymond Briggs

Based on the much-loved film, fly away on a magical journey to the enchanting land of the Snowman - now available as a board book!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...Perfect for 3-5 year olds, this board book 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 ones: The Snowman board bookFor younger children: The Snowman classic wordless picture book with no wordsFor readers aged 7+: The Snowman - re-imagined by Michael Morpurgo

"BLOOMING CHRISTMAS, HERE AGAIN!"Reissued in a mini hardback gift edition, with a letter from Raymond Briggs, this is the perfect stocking filler.On Christmas Eve morning, a very grumpy Father Christmas is dreaming about summer, and certainly doesn't want to get up in the cold to deliver presents!Follow his journey through the night, as he battles the elements to deliver his presents.Told through a comic strip, with beautiful illustrations based on the houses that Raymond grew up in, this is a hilarious festive tale that has delighted children for generations.More brilliant Raymond Briggs stories:Father Christmas Goes on HolidayThe Snowman - a wordless picture book

CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF BLOOMING CHRISTMASIt’s December 24th and, despite his dreams of a summer holiday, Father Christmas is preparing for the longest night of the year.Join him on a magical journey as he travels the world, delivering gifts to every child - with only a FEW hiccups along the way!Discover the hilariously irreverent Christmas book, adored by generations of children, from award-winning storyteller and creator of The Snowman, Raymond Briggs.Packed with stunning festive illustrations, Father Christmas is the perfect story to snuggle up with this Christmas.More magical Raymond Briggs stories:Father Christmas Goes on HolidayThe Bear The Snowman - a wordless picture book

Father Christmas awoke from his dream of summer in the sun, and there is was on the calendar, December 24th, Christmas Eve - the start of his longest night's work of the year! This book was awarded The Library Association's Kate Greenaway Medal.

A still rather grumpy Father Christmas decides to go on holiday. No-one needs a holiday more than Father Christmas, but where can such a well-known and easily recognized person go? France, Scotland and Las Vegas are his chosen destinations, but as Father Christmas discovers - there's nowhere like home.

Early one morning, Jim woke up and saw a massive plant growing outside his window . . .In this re-telling of the classic children's story by author of The Snowman Raymond Briggs, a little boy called Jim finds a beanstalk outside his window one morning. Like his predecessor Jack, he decides to climb it - and at the top, he finds a huge castle and a rather grumpy giant. But this giant isn't at all what Jim expected . . .This funny and yet heartwarming story showcases the importance of friendship, problem-solving, and above all - kindness.More classic stories from Raymond Briggs:The Snowman - the wordless picture bookFather ChristmasUG: Boy Genius of the Stone AgeThe Elephant and the Bad Baby

“His books have moved me and so many others to laugh out loud, to cry and to think.” Cressida Cowell, author of How to Train Your Dragon. From one of the nation’s most beloved authors and the creator of The Snowman, comes a brand new edition of two forgotten children’s classics by Raymond Briggs. Also illustrated by the author, the book was inspired by the author’s childhood adventures in post-war London. The two friends Tim and Gerry stumble upon a deserted house, but after they spot a ghostly face behind a boarded-up window, they decide to investigate further …. Introduced by renowned children’s author, Chris Riddell, who was taught by Raymond Briggs in the 1980s, and published as a sumptuous gift hardback, this book will entrance and entertain a new generation of children.

Un libro maravilloso sobre el amor y la b squeda de la prosperidad; y el homenaje m s bello, m s conmovedor, de un hijo a sus padres. Puede que ning n autor haya sabido hablar de su vida como lo hizo Raymond Briggs. Y su vida, l lo sab a, era imposible de contar sin la de sus padres. Esta biograf a emotiva, con toques de ingenuidad y candidez geniales, recorre la historia del matrimonio Briggs, desde que se saludan por primera vez a trav s de una ventana hasta su fallecimiento. Pero es tambi n la historia de una generaci n, la que vivi ́ la Segunda Guerra Mundial y temió el avance fascista; la que vio nacer el estado de bienestar y tuvo que inventarle un hueco al televisor en su sala de estar. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Poignant, funny, and utterly original, Ethel & Ernest is Raymond Briggs's loving depiction of his parents' lives from their chance first encounter in the 1920s until their deaths in the 1970s.Ethel and Ernest were solid members of the English working class, part of the generation that lived through the most tumultuous years of the twentieth century. They met during the Depression--she working as a maid, he as a milkman--and we follow them as they court and marry, make a home, raise their son, and cope with the dark days of World War II. Briggs's portrayal of how his parents succeeded, or failed, in coming to terms with the events of their rapidly shifting world--the advent of radio, television, and telephones; the development of the atomic bomb; the moon landing; the social and political turmoil of the sixties--is irresistibly engaging, full of sympathy and affection, yet clear-eyed and unsentimental. Briggs's illustrations are small masterpieces; coupled with the wonderfully candid dialogue, they evoke the exhilaration and sorrow, excitement and bewilderment, of experiencing such enormous changes. As much a social history as a personal account, Ethel & Ernest is a moving tribute to ordinary people living in an extraordinary time.

Follow along with the adventures of a giant elephant and a mischievous baby in this timeless picture-book story, illustrated by Raymond Briggs.When an Elephant meets a Bad Baby and offers them a ride, it's the start of a wild adventure - going 'rumpeta, rumpeta, rumpeta' down the road, and helping themselves to ice creams, lollipops, and all manner of sweet treats.But as a long line of disgruntled shopkeepers and salespeople begin to follow them, Bad Baby must learn the importance of saying 'please' – and all the trouble you can get into if you forget . . .More classic titles from Raymond Briggs:The BearJim and the BeanstalkThe Snowman - a wordless picture bookFather ChristmasFather Christmas Goes on Holiday

Based on the much-loved film, fly away on a magical journey to the enchanting land of the Snowman!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!Also available for 0-6yrs:The Snowman - the classic wordless picture book by Raymond BriggsThe Snowman and the Snowdog - a picture book based on the classic film sequelAlso available for readers 7+:A magical retelling of The Snowman by Michael Morpurgo

Nyutgåva av älskad klassiker! När snön faller fylls luften med magi! En snöig dag bygger en pojke en snögubbe och mitt i natten blir den levande. Med underbara illustrationer från den klassiska animerade filmen Snögubben tar denna fantastiska bok med dig på en magisk resa till Nordpolen och tillbaka igen.

Spend Christmas with everyone's favourite Snowman! Now available in Scots for the very first time, Matthew Fitt brings this classic tale to life in a new way which is sure to delight Scots readers both new and old.When the snaw faws, magic glisters in the air.Wan snawy day a laddie builds a Snawman and in the middle o the nicht the Snawman comes tae life.Featurin artwork fae the original animatit film The Snowman, this bonnie book will tak ye on a magical journey tae the North Pole and hame again.

In his customary pose as the grumpiest of grumpy old men, Raymond Briggs contemplates old age and death... and doesn't like them much.'A beloved genius of storytelling and illustration' ObserverIllustrated 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 beenSome barmy old bloke here,Long-haired, artsy-fartsy type,Did pictures for kiddy booksOr some such tripe.You should have seen the stuffHe stuck up in that attic!Snowman this and snowman that,Tons and tons of tat.

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 is the perfect festive read for ALL the family!Also available for 0-6yrs:The Snowman - the classic wordless picture book by Raymond BriggsThe Snowman: Book of the Film - a picture book based on the classic filmThe Snowman and the Snowdog - a picture book based on the classic film sequelAlso available for readers 7+:A magical retelling of The Snowman by Michael Morpurgo

The beloved, award-winning classic The Snowman celebrates its 40th anniversary One winter's night, a little boy's snowman comes to life--and a magical adventure begins. . . . Raymond Briggs's The Snowman perfectly illustrates the wonder and innocence of childhood. On a snowy winter night, a young boy builds a snowman in hopes that it will come to life. When his wish comes true, the boy and his snowman share silly and tender moments--dressing up, sneaking around the house, skateboarding, and much more. Eventually, they soar through the beautiful night sky before saying good night. Briggs's wordless tale relates a story about imagination and friendship, as well as love and loss. This board book edition of The Snowman is a perfect gift for the holidays.

Spend Christmas with everyone's favourite Snowman! One winter's night, a snowman comes to life and an unforgettable adventure begins.Raymond Briggs' classic is a true piece of Christmas magic - narrated entirely through pictures, it captures the wonder and innocence of childhood and is recognised throughout the world.The Snowman is the perfect festive read for ALL the family!Also available for 0-6yrs:The Snowman: Book of the Film - a picture book based on the classic filmThe Snowman and the Snowdog - a picture book based on the classic film sequelAlso available for readers 7+:A magical retelling of The Snowman by Michael Morpurgo

En helt ny utgåva av den klassiska historien om Snögubben. En kall vinterdag bygger en liten pojke en snögubbe. Samma natt , väcks snögubben till liv! Tillsammans åker de ut på en häpnadsväckande resa ända tills morgonen gryr och det är dags att åka hem igen