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Father Christmas (Picture Puffin) (Paperback)

by Raymond Briggs (Author)
4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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  • Paperback: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Puffin; New Ed edition (30 Oct 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0140501258
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140501254
  • Product Dimensions: 24.6 x 21 x 0.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 43,786 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Father Christmas awoke from his dream of summer in the sun, and there is was on the calendar, December 24th, Christmas Eve - the start of his longest night's work of the year! This book was awarded The Library Association's Kate Greenaway Medal.

About the Author
Raymond Briggs studied at Wimbledon School of Art, 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 highly successful films. Raymond Briggs lives in Sussex.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A favourite in my family for years, 14 Nov 2006
By L. J. Hardy "tygerh" - See all my reviews
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An ordinary every day Father Christmas who has an outside loo and says things like "bloomin' Christmas" , bloomin' reindeer", bloomin' cat". Beautifully drawn and the story of Father Christmas is sensitively handled and yet it is very very funny. Our favourite bit is at the end where he sits down and opens his own presents and discards the socks (who doesn't!) given to him by one relative but appreciates the bottle of cognac. "Ah, that's more like it. Good old Fred"!. A lovely down to earth simple story enjoyed by all ages. I used to read it to my children and now I am reading it to my grandchildren.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An awesome re-telling of a traditional story, 15 Jul 2000
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A traditional story, with breath-taking illustrations, it always managed to provoke a real Christmas spirit in me as a child. I still wonder if Father Christmas will get his presents to all the children in time. I can't wait 'till Christmas....!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Pure Christmas Magic, 7 Dec 2006
By ChloeS (Newbury, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Raymond Briggs' Father Christmas (Ladybird) (Hardcover)
This is a wonderful christmas however old you are! It is my son's first christmas this year, and I have just bought this to read to him, as he loves having stories read to him. I have both the Snowman and Father Christmas in this format, and the gorgeous pictures taken directly from the film are beautiful, and the words are fantastic, and it is so easy to read. Any child will love having this lovely christmas tale read to them, and I am sure parents will adore reading it to their little ones, watching their faces when they hear about what Father Christmas gets up to on Christmas Eve!
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2.0 out of 5 stars Disppointed after seeing the film
Although the book has got great pictures inkeeping with Raymond Brigg's style,my 5 year old was disappointed to discover that some of his favourite scenes from the film were not... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ms. E. Sagar

2.0 out of 5 stars Not exactly traditional...
I bought this book along with 7 others on the subject of Christmas and Santa Claus. I intended to make it one of our bedtime story books, my kids are 4 and 2. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Dylan Davies

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderul Christmas book to share with a young child
My young daughters and I loved this book when they were small. The "comic book" format is such fun, and Father Christmas depicted as a very normal sort of guy on an... Read more
Published on 25 Nov 2001 by ebkreiger@aol.com

5.0 out of 5 stars A great film that's become a christmas tradition
From the first time i watched this great film on television i loved it, it's a funny twist on father christmas, he's a grumpy old man with a heart of gold. Fun for all ages
Published on 12 Nov 2000

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