Raymond Briggs

A stocking-filler whirling with snowy magic! The Snowman and Father Christmas take you walking in the air and galloping over rooftops in a beautiful quartet of mini books which teach first concepts, including seasonal weather. Based on two bestselling pic

This classic Christmas family favourite is now available as a sound book - with a sleigh bell jingle on every page! One winter's night, a snowman comes to life and an unforgettable adventure begins. Raymond Briggs' classic picture book 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.

Utterly original, deeply moving and very funny, Ethel & Ernest is the story of Raymond Brigg's parents' marriage, from their first chance encounter to their deaths told in Brigg's unique strip-cartoon format. Nothing is invented, nothing embroidered - this is the reality of two decent, ordinary lives of two people who, as Briggs tells the story, become representative of us all. The book is also social history; we see the dark days of the Second World War, the birth of the Welfare State, the advent of television and all the changes which were so exhilarating and bewildering for Ethel and Ernest. A marvellous, life-enhancing book for all ages.

Not suitable for children under 2 years of age An adorable book and toy giftset featuring The Snowman and The Snowdog. The Snowman flies again...One winter's night a little boy is taken on a breathtaking and magical adventure beyond his wildest dreams when the Snowman and Snowdog has built come to life and take him over the rooftops and across the sea to the North Pole. This giftset includes a picture book and an adorable plush Snowdog. This new adventure is based on the original character and story by Raymond Briggs. Raymond Briggs is one of our most respected and beloved artists. Born in Wimbledon in 1934, he studied at the Slade School of Fine Art and went on to produce a treasure trove of work. He has created characters that are now icons for generations of children, including Fungus the Bogeyman, Father Christmas and, of course, the beloved Snowman. His original Mother Goose was published in 1966, it won the prestigious Kate Greenaway Award in 1967 and is now back in print over 40 years later. Raymond lives in Sussex.

Raymond Briggs' classic book, the Snowman has captivated generations of children and their parents with its beautiful and delicate pencil illustrations. Transformed into a successful animation, the magical story has become a highlight of Christmas year after year. And now, in a film commissioned to celebrate thirty years of the original animation, the Snowman flies again - along with an adorable puppy friend. Employing many of the same artists, and artistic methods, the Snowman and the Snowdog has been hailed as a touching and beautiful sequel. This beautiful postcard set brings together for the first time the incredible illustrations from Raymond's original book with stunning artwork from the new film.