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Raymond Briggs was born in Wimbledon, London, England. He is an English illustrator, cartoonist, graphic novelist and well known author. He has been very successful in his career whether it was being a cartoonist or an author. He is best known for his story "The Snowman" which has been made into a cartoon and is televised every christmas. Briggs has always had a passion for art and dispite his fathers attempts to discourage him from an "unprofitable pursuit", he went on to study at the Wimbledon School of Art. Since completing his course he has went on as a professional illustrator and soon began working in children's books. He was recognized as The Children's Author of the Year in 1993 by the British Book Awards.

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Available Books by Raymond briggs

	Fungus the Bogeyman Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780141342696 RRP: $14.95 Grime, Slime and Muck. Cold, Damp and Dark. Meet Fungus, the lovable but boil-inducing bogeyman. The cult classic from Raymond Briggs creator of the Snowman....
	The Snowman Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780141340098 RRP: $14.95 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 - narrated entirely through pictures, it captures the wonder and innocence of childhood and is now recognised throughout the world....
	The Puffin Mother Goose Treasury Binding: Hardcover ISBN: 9780141329666 RRP: $24.95 With over 250 nursery rhymes, including both well-known favourites and hidden gems, this collection has something for every child. Beautiful illustrated throughout by Raymond Briggs, the much-loved creator of the Snowman, this revised edition of a famous classic first won the Kate Greenaway in 1966 and is now available again for a whole new generation. ...
	The Snowman Binding: Hardcover ISBN: 9780141326764 RRP: $24.95 One magical Christmas Eve a snowman comes to life and an unforgettable adventure begins. Make Christmas complete with this novelty gift edition of Raymond Briggs' much-loved tale. With pictures from the classic book and a story told by the artist, the final surprise is a wonderful pop-up snowglobe - the perfect Christmas decoration....
	Father Christmas Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780140501254 RRP: $14.95 Father Christmas awoke from his dream of summer in the sun, and there it was on the calendar, December 24, the start of the longest night's work of the year....
	Jim & the Beanstalk Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780140500776 RRP: $14.95 Jim found the beanstalk growing outside his window one morning and followed his famous predecessor up to the top, but there he found a short-sighted, toothless and practically bald giant. Raymond Briggs brings a delightful freshness to the old fairytale....

	Gentleman Jim Binding: Hardcover ISBN: 9781897299364 RRP: $19.95 Imaginative toilet cleaner Jim Bloggs dreams of a more exciting career as an executive, an artist, or a cowboy, but his attempts to become a highwayman lead to troubles with various authorities....
	Ethel & Ernest Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780375714474 RRP: $19.95 Uses a comic book format to tell the story of the author's parents, from their first encounter in 1928 London, through their marriage and the rapidly shifting modern world, to their final days....
	The Snowman Binding: Hardcover ISBN: 9780375810671 RRP: $6.95 When his snowman comes to life, a little boy invites him into his home and in return is taken on a flight high above the countryside....
	All in a Day Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780698117723 RRP: $9.95 The everyday lives of children throughout the world are captured in full-color paintings by artists from eight nations...
	Jim and the Beanstalk Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780698115774 RRP: $9.95 Jim climbs the beanstalk and discovers a toothless old giant who can no longer eat little boys....
	The Snowman Binding: Hardcover ISBN: 9780394839738 RRP: $21.95 When his snowman comes to life, a little boy invites him into his home and in return is taken on a flight high above the countryside, in a classic wordless story with a new cover. An ALA Notable Children's Book....
	The Snowman Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780394884660 RRP: $9.95 When his snowman comes to life, a little boy invites him into his home and in return is taken on a flight high above the countryside, in a classic wordless story with a new cover. An ALA Notable Children's Book. Reissue....
	John Coates Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780861966820 RRP: $32.95 ...
	The Snowman Binding: Hardcover ISBN: 9780679888963 RRP: $7.95 When his snowman comes to life, a little boy invites him home and in return is taken on a flight high above the countryside....

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	Ethel & Ernest: A True Story Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780224064460 Utterly original, deeply moving and very funny, 'Ethel & Ernest' is the story of Raymond Briggs's parents from their first chance encounter to their deaths, told in Briggs'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 their story, become representative of us all. ...
	Ethel And Ernest: A True Story Binding: Hardcover ISBN: 9780224060394 Utterly original, deeply moving and very funny, 'Ethel & Ernest' is the story of Raymond Briggs's parents from their first chance encounter to their deaths, told in Briggs'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 their story, become representative of us all. ...
	Father Christmas Colouring Activity Book Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780721425993 ...
	Father Christmas Sticker Storybook Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9781846468100 A book packed with story pages, sticker games and puzzles, all designed to provide hours of fun with Father Christmas....
	Fungus the Bogeyman Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780140542356 Fungus is a particularly foul and fetid specimen. As he goes about his bogey business, the full horrors of Bogeydom are revealed....
	Snowman Activity Book Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9781846467660 A small boy builds a snowman which, for one magical night, comes to life. This heartwarming story is based on the much-loved animated film of Raymond Briggs' The Snowman. Children will really enjoy all the fun Christmas crafts, puzzles and quizzes inside this activity book....
	Snowman Buggy Book Binding: Hardcover ISBN: 9780141329635 See the snowman come to life for a magical adventure. Attach him to your buggy, cot or highchair - he'll go anywhere with you!...
	The Puddleman Binding: Hardcover ISBN: 9780224070096 The incredibly touching story of the relationship between a young boy and his grandfather, from the adored Raymond Briggs. Tom refers to his grandfather as 'Collar' because he drags him around on a lead. One day, Tom decides that he will take Collar on a walk to see the puddles he has named after the members of the family, but the puddles are not there. Collar insists that this is becaus...
	The Snowman Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780140503500 An exquisite picture book without words describing the friendship between a boy and the snowman which he builds. An ideal book for children and parents to look at together....
	The Snowman Binding: Hardcover ISBN: 9780241141038 The classic boardbook edition of the now famous Christmas tale. James builds a snowman in the garden and wakes up in the night to find that it has come to life. He shows the Snowman his house, and in return the Snowman takes him on a magical journey....
	The Snowman Binding: Hardcover ISBN: 9781846662140 ...
	The Snowman 20th Anniversary Picture Book Binding: Hardcover ISBN: 9780241139387 The Snowman is a beautifully illustrated picture book without words which has charmed children and adults for the last twenty years. Narrated entirely through pictures, it captures the innocence and wonder of childhood with its dream-like illustrations. This unique book is a firm favourite all over the world and has become an intrinsic part of Christmas. This special twentieth anniversary edition ...
	The Snowman Book & Snowglobe Binding: Hardcover ISBN: 9780241141496 The evocative story of a small boy's friendship with a snowman and their flight together over the sparkling winter landscape. Told without words through Raymond Briggs' gentle, atmospheric pictures, the book is about the innocence and wonder of childhood....
	The Snowman Story Book Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780140543216 A snowman magically comes to life in Raymond Briggs's classic book. The story is told here for the first time in words by the artist and illustrated with pictures from the original version. This is a book to delight and captivate the very youngest readers and listeners....
	Ug, Boy Genius Of The Stone Age Binding: Hardcover ISBN: 9780224047395 Ug, Boy Genius of the Stone Age and His Search for Soft Trousers. Ug and his parents are living in the Stone Age. And that means stone blankets, stone cold food, an even colder cave and, worst of all, hard stone trousers! Being an inquisitive and intelligent child, Ug suggests a series of modifications to improve the quality of family life. His ideas about heating, cooking, boats, and balls that...

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