Rogue Male (New York Review Books Classics). This is the third copy of this book that I've seen -- previously, my father had one of the early copies, and after it was stolen, I bought him another. Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2015. Top subscription boxes â right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. English illustrator and children's book author Raymond Briggs is best known in Britain for his 'books without words' told entirely though full color illustrations. Hamish Hamilton; 1st Edition (September 1, 1977). This is the third copy of this book that I've seen -- previously, my father had one of the early copies, and after it was stolen, I bought him another. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 23, 2012. Useful other books to read and look at include, Stig of the Dump and Skellig. After a human accidentally spots him one day, Fungus undergoes a mild existential crisis, pondering what his seemingly pointless job of scaring surface people is really for. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. This is the third copy of this book that I've seen -- previously, my father had one of the early copies, and after it was stolen, I bought him another. I got this book 20+ years ago from my older brother and loved it! I remember looking through this book over and over again and seeing something new each time. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. The padded cover is perfect for little hands to hold. Fungus the Bogeyman is an absolute classic, part surreal and funny field guide, part existential crisis. Father Christmas Goes on Holiday (Picture Puffins), Father Christmas by Raymond Briggs (1973-09-20), Bad Love Tigers (The Bad Love Series Book 2), Squishmas in Squishville (The Magical Adventures of Squishville), Code of Rainbow: Ancient Barons and the Returned Assassin (Book 2), Mystery of the Egyptian Scroll (Kid Detective Zet), Quest Chasers: The Screaming Mummy (A Magic Fantasy Adventure Book Series), Thomas Holland and the Prophecy of Elfhaven (The Thomas Holland Series) (Volume 1). I remember reading this as a child and thinking what a great read it would be for my 7 year old. Life in Bogeydom is full of snot, smells, slime, scum and other unspeakable things, and Bogeymen live under the ground revelling in allthe nastiness imaginable. Cindy is an unusual girl who turns into a skeleton at nightfall. This treasury of knowledge includes a complete almanac of the seasons and intriguing information about animals, plants, insects, and fish. Raymond Briggs is one of our most respected and beloved artists. What Should Darla Do? He has created characters that are now icons for generations of children, including Fungus the Bogeyman, Father Christmas and, of course, the beloved Snowman. Quite beyond the fact that Fungus the Bogeyman is a terrific book, I was absolutely delighted by the quality of the book itself when it arrived. It is about creatures called Bogeymen (i.e. One of Raymond Briggsâ greats NOT for children only, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 12, 2020. Born in Wimbledon in 1934, he studied at the Slade School of Fine Art and went on to produce a treasure trove of work. Having bought this for my other half, whom I was shocked to realise had reached the age of 38 without even having heard of it, I couldn't resist a few minutes refreshing my memory of it before wrapping!! Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2017, Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2007. Supperating, thoughtful and totally unique. Please try again. Raymond Briggs was born on January 18, 1934 in Wimbledon, London, England as Raymond Redvers Briggs. A great book, printed to a tremendously high quality. Never Let a Princess Paint with Her Unicorn! After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Raymond Briggs is one of our most respected and beloved artists. There's a problem loading this menu right now. It follows one day in the life of the title character, a working class Bogeyman with the mundane job of scaring human beings. (The Power to Choose), What Should Danny Do? Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2017, Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2007. Wow! Initially published in 1977, Fungus the Bogeyman follows one day in the life of the title character, a working class Bogeyman with the mundane job of scaring human beings. He is a writer, known for The Snowman (1982), Ethel & Ernest (2016) and Fungus the Bogeyman (2004). Seller Inventory # 8067 Unable to add item to List. Parents, teachers & kids love this book! Please try again. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Quite beyond the fact that Fungus the Bogeyman is a terrific book, I was absolutely delighted by the quality of the book itself when it arrived. However, this third copy is noticeably higher quality in terms of the cover-print and binding. Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2016, Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2010. I got this book 20+ years ago from my older brother and loved it! Cheers (ps: the book is well written, illustrated and funny a great read). So unfortunate that this is regarded as a work for children as it is simply a great graphic novel with a unique angle on the human condition by a writer who has also and famously tackled nuclear war. About Us To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we donât use a simple average. Raymond lives in Sussex. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 30, 2019. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. The book is full of incredibly descriptive, advanced wording that my daughter really struggled with. I remember reading this as a child and thinking what a great read it would be for my 7 year old. So unfortunate that this is regarded as a work for children as it is simply a great graphic novel with a unique angle on the human condition by a writer who has also and famously tackled nuclear war. Please try again. Everyday life in Bogeydom is examined as Fungus the Bogeyman describes the skills of scaring people in the nighttime and living underground amidst slime and grime in the daytime. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 21, 2019. Quite beyond the fact that Fungus the Bogeyman is a terrific book, I was absolutely delighted by the quality of the book itself when it arrived. The book is an entirely unconventional parody of all kinds of beliefs; it's really shocking, since nothing like it seems to originate in the United States where the audience is less sophisticated. I hadn't opened the front cover for 25 years so it was a suprise that when I did it was fairly different to how I remember. One of Raymond Briggsâ greats NOT for children only, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 12, 2020. Briggs has created a whole new world in this sophisticated cartoon-strip picture book for older children which will entice the most reluctant of readers into books. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. My daughter is absolutely thrilled to own her very own copy and it is a treasured item to pass on to many generations. Quite beyond the fact that Fungus the Bogeyman is a terrific book, I was absolutely delighted by the quality of the book itself when it arrived. Yet it turns out that even bogeymen aren't immune from a dose of existential angst, as Fungus spends his day wondering what his ⦠Look at the illustrations in the book and either try and do your pictures in the style of Raymond Briggs or make up your own. The "must-have" book of the year! I bought it as a gift, and I couldn't have been happier with it. This adorable slipcased collection of four of our best-selling lift-a-flap board books makes a great gift to start baby's first library. I bought this after having remembered it from thirty years ago when I first encountered at my school library when I was in fifth grade. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 23, 2012. Something went wrong. We donât share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we donât sell your information to others. However, this third copy is noticeably higher quality in terms of the cover-print and binding. I loved it when I read it as a child and when I realised my husband had never read it, I bought him this copy to fill the yawning gap in his education. I hadn't opened the front cover for 25 years so it was a suprise that when I did it was fairly different to how I remember. Fungus (Mak Wilson) is a working class bogeyman who comes to the surface of Rutland to scare DryCleaners. Fungus the Bogeyman Raymond Briggs ~ Hamish Hamilton, 1977 Oddly, my husband hates this book. This Christmas weâll be revisiting childrenâs favourite Raymond Briggsâ 1977 picture book Fungus the Bogeyman on Sky One. Fungus the Bogeyman (1977) is a children's picture book by British artist Raymond Briggs. I loved it when I read it as a child and when I realised my husband had never read it, I bought him this copy to fill the yawning gap in his education. Children's picture book by British artist Raymond Briggs. Quite beyond the fact that Fungus the Bogeyman is a terrific book, I was absolutely delighted by the quality of the book itself when it arrived. This is the third copy of this book that I've seen -- previously, my father had one of the early copies, and after it was stolen, I bought him another. Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2015. Teaches girls valuable life lessons while being fun & entertaining! A celebrated author and illustrator, Raymond Briggsâ works include the seasonal classics, Father Christmas and The Snowman as well as Fungus the Bogeyman.Briggs also writes for adults and won acclaim for his 1982 work, When the Wind Blows, a poignant and powerful graphic novel about the consequences of nuclear war. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. He finds it lacking in plot and tiresome to read. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Fungus the Bogeyman: The 35th Anniversary Edition, Paperback â International Edition, May 29, 2012, Paperback, International Edition, May 29, 2012. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Fungus is a working-class Bogeyman with the mundane job of scaring human beings, who loves his kids and likes nothing better than settling down after a hard day's work with a good book and a cup of cold slime. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Having bought this for my other half, whom I was shocked to realise had reached the age of 38 without even having heard of it, I couldn't resist a few minutes refreshing my memory of it before wrapping!! Featuring the Power to Choose, Super Girl Mindset Coloring Book: What Should Darla Do? I will definately use Amazon again. Wow! â Preceding unsigned comment added by 88.108.23.115 19:34, 24 September 2016 (UTC) External links modified. I highly recommend this book for youngsters, and I plan on ordering copies for my neices...and probably one for myself! I will definately use Amazon again. Fungus the Bogeyman by Raymond Briggs starting at $1.49. Supperating, thoughtful and totally unique. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Fungus the Bogeyman (1977) is a children's picture book by British artist Raymond Briggs. Can Grandpa Squish find the little squirrel it belongs to in time?Â. Fun. Follow Thunder and his friends on his search for his mother. Two years after the MagiMax incident, Soarame received a threat from an unknown source. This is the third copy of this book that I've seen -- previously, my father had one of the early copies, and after it was stolen, I bought him another. Join Officer Smitty and Owl on their hunt for the lost toy train and learn all about trains found in the National Museum of American History! Fungus inspired the popular Paul McCartney song about Bogeymen. Born in Wimbledon Park in 1934, he studied at the Wimbledon School of Art and later at the Slade School of Fine Art, and went on to produce a treasure trove of work. Books similar to or like Fungus the Bogeyman. Fungus The Bogeyman S ⦠Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Fungus the Bogeyman is similar to these books: Father Christmas (book), Ug (book), The Snowman (book) and more. Weird, creepy and a lot of fun. YOU decide! Raymond Briggs: Coming clean with the ⦠I loved it when I read it as a child and when I realised my husband had never read it, I bought him this copy to fill the yawning gap in his education. The way the book is written and laid out is very quirky but this doesn't at all make it difficult or annoying to read, that said it is definitely aimed at competent readers (I actually snorted tea out my nose reading the earlier review by the parent giving it a poor rating for not being suitable for a 4 year old) I remember discovering and loving it at ten but having just looked at it again I'm pretty sure it is going to be swiftly claimed by my 7 year old daughter after my other half has read it as it's something I think she'll like, everyone's different. The book is full of incredibly descriptive, advanced wording that my daughter really struggled with. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Please try your request again later. Fungus the Bogeyman by Raymond Briggs Life in Bogeydom is full of snot, smells, slime, scum and other unspeakable things, and Bogeymen live under the ground revelling in allthe nastiness imaginable. "boogeymen" in US English; "bogeys" is also UK English for the US "boogers", as in lumps of snot): humanoid creatures with green skin and large ears that live underground. The way the book is written and laid out is very quirky but this doesn't at all make it difficult or annoying to read, that said it is definitely aimed at competent readers (I actually snorted tea out my nose reading the earlier review by the parent giving it a poor rating for not being suitable for a 4 year old) I remember discovering and loving it at ten but having just looked at it again I'm pretty sure it is going to be swiftly claimed by my 7 year old daughter after my other half has read it as it's something I think she'll like, everyone's different. Squishmas day will be ruined unless a special sparkle star is wished upon. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Raymond Briggs is one of our most respected and beloved artists. Fungus is a bogeyman ⦠He even goes so far as to feel a slight animosity towards it for dragging the same joke out page and page after page. Educational yet interactive and fun, this book has parents, teachers and kids raving and wanting to read more! Fungus the Bogeyman Raymond Briggs No preview available - 1990. I'm pretty sure pages were falling apart and coming out of the binding I read it so much. Susan Cheyney GRADES: 1-2. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thatâs right for you for free. I bought this book for my daughter when it came out in the 80s.She had no interest in reading but couldnât put this down in the shop.She learnt to read with this book ,full of giggles most kids love,I bought 2 copies of it this year for my two grandsons aged 7and 8.They absolutely love it.It appeals to kids with all the snot and mess and fun, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 19, 2018. Some parts of the book were censored by the Publisher, so maybe that should be added into the article somewhere. shirt etc. Deep down underground, in the dark, dripping tunnels of bogeydom, live the bogeys, a vile collection of slimy, smelly creatures who revel in everything revolting. Topic. Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2018, Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2015. The other boys and I fought over each week who would get to check it out. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. I lost track of my copy and for years now I've been trying to remember what it was called...I just happened upon the dvd on netflix and there was that familiar face. The biography of his parents in graphic novel form, Ethel & Ernest, became a bestseller in the UK, and an animated feature film based on the novel will be released in 2016.He has won many awards over his career including the Kurt Maschler Award, The Children's Book of the Year, Dutch Silver Pen Award, and the prestigious Kate Greenaway Award twice for his Mother Goose Nursery Treasury and Father Christmas. Life in Bogeydom is full of snot, smells, slime, scum and other unspeakable things, and Bogeymen live under the ground revelling in allthe nastiness imaginable. Written by Moorejack973 Plot Summary | Add Synopsis Danny is back on his most exciting adventure yet! I bought it as a gift, and I couldn't have been happier with it. Please try again. A great book, printed to a tremendously high quality. 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