Books by Raymond Briggs
Father Christmas Goes on Holiday
by Raymond Briggs
No one needs a holiday more than Father Christmas, but where can such a well-known and easily recognized person go? A wonderfully illustrated book that celebrates the magic of Christmas.
“The anti-nuclear message of When the Wind Blows is such an important one that I think Briggs was right not to sugar-coat it.” Read more...
The Best Science-based Novels for Children
Alom Shaha, Science Writer
Interviews where books by Raymond Briggs were recommended
The Best Post-Apocalyptic Novels
Do you take perverse pleasure in reading about the end of the world as we know it? Us too. Here, we’ve gathered together a selection of the best post-apocalyptic novels ever to appear on Five Books to help you choose your next horrifying, exhilarating literary parlay into armageddon.
The Best Science-based Novels for Children, recommended by Alom Shaha
There are umpteen science textbooks out there to help kids with their science homework. But what about the broader picture, the creativity, the advantages of becoming a scientifically literate individual? Alom Shaha, teacher, filmmaker and science communicator, recommends five great novels to inspire your kids with the wonder of science.
The Best Apocalyptic Novels, recommended by James Miller
British novelist James Miller recommends his choice of the best apocalyptic novels. See Also: Post Apocalyptic Books
The Best Books for Kids on Christmas, recommended by Father Christmas
Shelve your cynicism – Santa Claus does exist, and he took the time out to tell us his five favourite Christmas-time books. He’s more of a pictures than words kind of guy, and he’s been to Las Vegas.
Funny Books for Kids, recommended by Elys Dolan
Elys Dolan, author of Mr Bunny’s Chocolate Factory and rising star of the picture book world, on the funniest illustrated books for reading at bedtime—and why children’s characters needn’t always set good moral examples.