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Father Christmas (Picture Puffin) (Paperback)

by Raymond Briggs (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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  • Paperback: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Puffin; Re-issue edition (29 Oct 2009)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0140501258
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140501254
  • Product Dimensions: 24.6 x 21 x 0.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,056 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Father Christmas awoke from his dream of summer in the sun, and there it 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
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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 A wonderul Christmas book to share with a young child, 25 Nov 2001
This review is from: Father Christmas (Hardcover)
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 unusual mission is such a treat. The book follows Father Christmas from his awakening on Christams eve morning and follows him through his normal routine of bathroom and pet care and dressing and preparing the reindeer. It goes all the way through his stopping at various homes and grumbling about the weather and sees him safely home and enjoying his own Christmas dinner and gifts. It has almost no words, but thia was a favorite bedtime read aloud book as we talked about what was going on in each picture. I found it droll and amusing as an adult, and my girls loved it.
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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 9 months ago by Ms. E. Sagar

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure Christmas Magic
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. Read more
Published on 7 Dec 2006 by ChloeS

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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