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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. This timeless story captures the wonder and innocence of childhood and is now recognised throughout the world.

The Snowman: The Book of the Classic Film

The Snowman flies again . . . In the middle of winter, a little boy's Snowman and Snowdog come to life and take him on a breathtaking and magical adventure.

The Snowman and the Snowdog

Originally published as The Mother Goose Treasury

The Puffin Book of Nursery Rhymes

Time For Lights Out

The Snowman Pop-Up

The Snowman

The Bear

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

Ethel & Ernest

The Elephant and the Bad Baby

Father Christmas Goes on Holiday

The Father Christmas it's a Bloomin' Terrible Joke Book

The Tin-Pot Foreign General And the Old Iron Woman

Fungus the Bogeyman

Gentleman Jim

The Puddleman

Jim and the Beanstalk

The bestselling graphic novel for adults from the creator of The Snowman

When the Wind Blows

Father Christmas

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CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF BLOOMING CHRISTMAS 
 
It’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 Holiday 
The Bear 
The Snowman - a wordless picture book

Raymond Briggs was born in London in 1934. He was the author of the hugely successful children's books Father Christmas and The Snowman. These books have been translated into many languages and adapted into films, stage shows and animations. His other books include Fungus the Bogeyman, The Bear, Ug, When the Wind Blows, Ethel & Ernest, a biography of his parents, and his latest, Time for Lights Out, a contemplation on old age, told through words and pictures.

Join Father Christmas on his busiest night of the year in this 50th anniversary edition of the hilariously irreverent Christmas classic! 
 
Raymond Briggs, creator of The Snowman, introduces us to a rather grumpy Father Christmas in this brilliantly tongue-in-cheek festive tale. 
 
Father Christmas has awoken from a dream of summer sun to discover it is December 24th, Christmas Eve - the start of his longest night's work of the year! Much merriment ensues as Father Christmas travels the world, with a few issues along the way, to bring joy to children everywhere. 
 
Published 50 years ago, this delightful - and delightfully cheeky - classic story has lost none of its charm. This book was awarded The Library Association's Kate Greenaway Medal. 
 
More brilliant Raymond Briggs stories: 
Father Christmas Goes on Holiday 
The Snowman - a wordless picture book

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