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Raymond Briggs

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About Raymond Briggs

Raymond Briggs was born in London in 1934. He was 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, stage shows and animations. His other books include Fungus the Bogeyman, The Bear, 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.

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International Day of Families

UG: Boy Genius of the Stone Age and His Search for Soft Trousers is a great book by Raymond Briggs from Penguin Random House Children's UK

2 days ago

World Art Day

For the holidays why not spend sometime reading The Snowman: A Puppet Play Book by Raymond Briggs from Puffin to celebrate #WorldArtDay2019

1 month ago

World Art Day

For the holidays why not spend sometime reading The Snowman and the Snowdog: Book and Toy Giftset by Raymond Briggs from Puffin to celebrate #WorldArtDay2019

1 month ago

World Art Day

For the holidays why not spend sometime reading The Snowman Pull-Out Pop-Up Book by Raymond Briggs from Puffin to celebrate #WorldArtDay2019

1 month ago

International Children's Book Day

The Snowman and the Snowdog: Book and Toy Giftset... A book that will get anyone reading! By Raymond Briggs from Puffin.

1 month ago

International Children's Book Day

A classic story to celebrate International Children's Book Day, Jim and the Beanstalk by Raymond Briggs from Puffin.

1 month ago

International Children's Book Day

A classic story to celebrate International Children's Book Day, The Elephant and the Bad Baby by Elfrida Vipont from Puffin.

1 month ago

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