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Raymond Briggs

Author & Illustrator

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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World Elephant Day

An real elephant-tastic story The Elephant and the Bad Baby by Elfrida Vipont from Puffin 

3 days ago

World Elephant Day

An real elephant-tastic story The Elephant and the Bad Baby by Elfrida Vipont from Penguin Random House Children's UK 

3 days ago

Tell an old joke day

Jokes, sometimes the old ones are the best! Try The Father Christmas it's a Bloomin' Terrible Joke Book by Raymond Briggs from Puffin.

22 days ago

Teddy Bear Picnic Day

A beary good book The Bear by Raymond Briggs from Puffin

1 month ago

Teddy Bear Picnic Day

A beary good book The Bear by Raymond Briggs from Penguin Random House Children's UK

1 month ago

International Joke Day

The Father Christmas it's a Bloomin' Terrible Joke Book by Raymond Briggs from Puffin - a great book to get you laughing!

1 month ago

International Joke Day

The Elephant and the Bad Baby by Elfrida Vipont from Penguin Random House Children's UK - a great book to get you laughing!

1 month ago

Children's Art Week

A book to get creative with Jim and the Beanstalk by Raymond Briggs from Puffin 

2 months ago

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