Raymond Briggs

Raymond Briggs

  • 5 stars across 28 books
Raymond Briggs studied at Wimbledon Art School, the Central School of Art and the Slade. Many of his books are now classics and some - THE SNOWMAN, FATHER CHRISTMAS, FATHER CHRISTMAS GOES ON HOLIDAY and WHEN THE WIND BLOWS - have been made into successful films. Raymond Briggs lives in Sussex.
13th September 2011

The Snowman

One winter's night, a snowman comes to life and an unforgettable adventure begins. Raymond Briggs' favourite classic is ... MoreThe Snowman

(26 reviews) Review
22nd February 1979

The Elephant and the Bad Baby

Follow along with the adventures of a giant elephant and a mischievous baby in this timeless picture-book story.When an ... MoreThe Elephant and the Bad Baby

(11 reviews) Review
23rd September 2015

The Snowman and the Snowdog

The Snowman and The Snowdog is the much-anticipated sequel to The Snowman by Raymond Briggs. This enchantin... MoreThe Snowman and the Snowdog

(11 reviews) Review
5th September 2013

Father Christmas

CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF BLOOMING CHRISTMASIt’s December 24th and, despite his dreams of a summer holiday, Father Christmas... MoreFather Christmas

(10 reviews) Review
2nd March 2017

UG: Boy Genius of the Stone Age and His Search for Soft Trousers

Join curious Ug on his quest for a pair of soft trousers in this funny and touching stone-age story from creator of The ... MoreUG: Boy Genius of the Stone Age and His Search for Soft Trousers

(4 reviews) Review
29th September 1977

Father Christmas Goes on Holiday

It's time for a bloomin' holiday in this hilarious sequel to the beloved festive classic, Father Christmas.In this brill... MoreFather Christmas Goes on Holiday

(3 reviews) Review
25th January 1973

Jim and the Beanstalk

Early one morning, Jim woke up and saw a massive plant growing outside his window . . .In this re-telling of the classic... MoreJim and the Beanstalk

(3 reviews) Review
5th April 2012

Fungus the Bogeyman

Experience a day in the life of a Bogeyman in this brilliantly gross picture book for older children.Life under ground i... MoreFungus the Bogeyman

(2 reviews) Review
18th January 2017

The Puddle

(0 reviews) Review
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  • The Elephant and the Bad Baby

    The Elephant and the Bad Baby

    by Amaka12

    A lovely book about the importance of saying please. There's a lot to learn from having good manners as everyone in the village chases down the elepha...

  • The Snowman

    The Snowman

    Reading The Snowman by Raymond Briggs with my twin 14-month-old boys has been a magical experience for all of us. The book’s story, told throug...

  • Father Christmas

    Father Christmas

    As the parent of 14-month-old twin boys, Father Christmas by Raymond Briggs has been an interesting addition to our reading routine. The boys e...