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Father Christmas

By Raymond Briggs
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Father Christmas by Raymond Briggs is a charming children's book that follows a grumpy but lovable Father Christmas as he goes about his annual Christmas Eve routine. Amidst humorous and relatable scenes, he navigates delivering presents while managing the everyday mishaps of his extraordinary job. The story combines delightful illustrations with a warm, festive narrative, making it a holiday classic for young readers.
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Father Christmas

Introduces us to a rather grumpy Father Christmas. In this book, 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.

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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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Father Christmas by Raymond Briggs is a delightful take on the festive character, portraying him as a grumpy and down-to-earth individual. The illustrations are praised for their charming and humorous style, effectively conveying the trials and joys of Father Christmas's annual journey. Many readers appreciate the unique blend of humour and warmth that offers a refreshing perspective on the holiday season.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780723277972

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 September 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 233.0mm

Height: 284.0mm

Weight: 213g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Christmas Books and Gifts Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Christmas Books and Gifts Penguin Books Raymond Briggs

About the Author

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. He has won many awards over his career including the Kurt Maschler Award, The Children's Book of the Year and the prestigious Kate Greenaway Award for his Mother Goose Nursery Rhyme collection. Raymond lives in Sussex.

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