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! Even Ug himself is occasionally unsure of the purpose of his inventions - his round stone that rolls down the hill is great, but what is it actually for?
The paperback edition of Briggs' "Smarties Silver Award"-winning book about a little boy who is not afraid to question things and ask for more out of life. "Raymond Briggs shows yet again his rare ability to be original, humorous and deep thinking for readers of all ages" "Guardian". Readership level: 5 - 7 years. Colour illus.