By Raymond Briggs (author) , Raymond Briggs (illustrator)
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Greenaway winner in 1973. Really funny. A great twist on the father Christmas story, really funny with some breath-taking illustrations. (0-5) To find out more about this book CLICK HERE to visit the Carnegie Greenaway site
A special mini hardback gift edition.
This mini hardback, with a special letter from Raymond Briggs, is the perfect stocking filler.
"BLOOMING CHRISTMAS, HERE AGAIN!"
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 Holiday The Snowman - a wordless picture book
This mini hardback edition measures 14 x 18cm.
Raymond Briggs (1934-2022) was one of our most respected and beloved artists. Born in Wimbledon Park in 1934, he studied at the Wimbledon School of Art and later at the Slade School of Fine Art, and went on to produce a treasure trove of work. He created characters that are now icons for generations of children, including Fungus the Bogeyman, Father Christmas and, of course, the beloved Snowman.
He won many awards over his career including the Kurt Maschler Award, The Children's Book of the Year, Dutch Silver Pen Award, and the prestigious Kate Greenaway Award twice for his Mother Goose Nursery Treasury and Father Christmas.
Raymond Briggs was awarded the BookTrust 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award. The BookTrust Lifetime Achievement Award celebrates the body of work of an author or illustrator who has made an outstanding contribution to children's literature. The award was set up in 2015 to celebrate an author or illustrator's outstanding contribution to children's books. The first winner was Shirley Hughes, author of Dogger and the Alfie series, whilst Judith Kerr was awarded the accolade in 2016.
Discussing the impact of Raymond Briggs’ work, Judge Shami Chakrabarti said: "Raymond is a true artistic genius who has touched the hearts of millions of children of all ages. They say that a picture is worth a thousand words and his particular style of illustration is unmistakable as are his understated and poignant words of narrative and dialogue. His talent expresses his values and with his choice and treatment of subjects he brings our history and contemporary challenges to life."
The biography of his parents in graphic novel form, Ethel & Ernest, became a bestseller in the UK; see below a trailer for the animated feature film based on the novel.
Read more about Raymond Briggs here.
Author and illustrator Raymond Briggs, creator of the Christmas classic, The Snowman, dies aged 88
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A special mini hardback gift edition. This mini hardback, with a special letter from Raymond Briggs, is the perfect stocking filler."BLOOMING CHRISTMAS, HERE AGAIN!"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 bookThis mini hardback edition measures 14 x 18cm.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Father Christmas and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
Father Christmas features in the following genres: Fantasy / Magical, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Festive Fiction, Featured Books for 3+ readers
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Father Christmas was written by Raymond Briggs and published by Puffin an imprint of Penguin Random House Children's UK
Father Christmas has 32 pages
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