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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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Hug a Bear Day

A remarkable book that your children will love. The Bear by Raymond Briggs.

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November Events

Darker evenings mean it's a perfect time of year for stargazing. Why not read The Snowman: The Book of the Classic Film by Raymond Briggs from Puffin.

5 days ago

November Events

Darker evenings mean it's a perfect time of year for stargazing. Why not read The Snowman: The Book of the Classic Film by Raymond Briggs from Penguin Random House Children's UK.

5 days ago

National Tell A Story Day

Stories is so much fun, why not sit down and read Jim and the Beanstalk by Raymond Briggs from Puffin

11 days ago

National Tell A Story Day

Stories is so much fun, why not sit down and read The Elephant and the Bad Baby by Elfrida Vipont from Puffin

11 days ago

National Tell A Story Day

Stories is so much fun, why not sit down and read The Snowman and the Snowdog: Book and Toy Giftset by Raymond Briggs from Puffin

11 days ago

National Tell A Story Day

Stories is so much fun, why not sit down and read The Elephant and the Bad Baby by Elfrida Vipont from Penguin Random House Children's UK

11 days ago

National Tell A Story Day

Stories is so much fun, why not sit down and read The Snowman Pop-Up by Raymond Briggs from Puffin

11 days ago

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