Description
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 because it hasn't rained, but Tom believes that it's just because they haven't been put in yet. He wanders off, leaving Collar talking to Mrs Whitebobblehat, and comes across just the person he needs . . . Finally, puddles restored to their full, family-resembling glory, Tom and Collar go home for tea.
The incredibly touching story of the relationship between a young boy and his grandfather.
About the Author
Raymond Briggs was born in London in 1934. He is the author of the hugely successful children's books Father Christmas and The Snowman. These books have been translated into many languages and adapted into films, plays and TV cartoons. His other books include Fungus the Bogeyman, Ug, When the Wind Blows, Ethel & Ernest, a biography of his parents, and his latest, Time for Lights Out, a contemplation on old age, told through words and pictures.
Reviews
The tender and surprising story is enriched by the scenery of Sussex lanes in summer . . . Briggs places magic in the context of the everyday and moves us * The Sunday Times *
Puts sentiment, science and imagination comfortably side by side * Guardian *
A lovely blending of realism with a child's imagination and a magical world * The Bookseller *
Briggs is on top form once more with this strange and moving story * Books for Keeps *
A tale of childhood joy and innocence, this has the hallmark of a Brigg's classic, where, for a moment, reality is suspended and imagination takes over * Manchester Evening News *
Book Information
ISBN 9780099456421
Author Raymond Briggs
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Red Fox Picture Books
Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Weight(grams) 177g
Dimensions(mm) 298mm * 226mm * 3mm
The incredibly touching story of the relationship between a young boy and his grandfather.
About the Author
Raymond Briggs was born in London in 1934. He is the author of the hugely successful children's books Father Christmas and The Snowman. These books have been translated into many languages and adapted into films, plays and TV cartoons. His other books include Fungus the Bogeyman, Ug, When the Wind Blows, Ethel & Ernest, a biography of his parents, and his latest, Time for Lights Out, a contemplation on old age, told through words and pictures.
Reviews
The tender and surprising story is enriched by the scenery of Sussex lanes in summer . . . Briggs places magic in the context of the everyday and moves us * The Sunday Times *
Puts sentiment, science and imagination comfortably side by side * Guardian *
A lovely blending of realism with a child's imagination and a magical world * The Bookseller *
Briggs is on top form once more with this strange and moving story * Books for Keeps *
A tale of childhood joy and innocence, this has the hallmark of a Brigg's classic, where, for a moment, reality is suspended and imagination takes over * Manchester Evening News *
Book Information
ISBN 9780099456421
Author Raymond Briggs
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Red Fox Picture Books
Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Weight(grams) 177g
Dimensions(mm) 298mm * 226mm * 3mm
