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Raymond Briggs

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About Raymond Briggs

Raymond Briggs was born in London in 1934. He is 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, plays and TV cartoons. His other books include Fungus the Bogeyman, 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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Tell an old joke day

Knock, knock! Why not try The Father Christmas it's a Bloomin' Terrible Joke Book by Raymond Briggs. Published by Puffin.

3 days ago

St Swithin's Day

The Snowman: The Book of the Classic Film by Raymond Briggs from Penguin Random House Children's UK - a book to celebrate the sun!

12 days ago

Teddy Bear Picnic Day

A beary good book The Bear by Raymond Briggs from Red Fox

17 days ago

Teddy Bear Picnic Day

A beary good book The Bear by Raymond Briggs from Puffin

17 days ago

Workaholics Day

A book to enjoy! The Snowman: A Puppet Play Book by Raymond Briggs from Puffin

22 days 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!

26 days ago

Camera Day

The Snowman: The Book of the Classic Film by Raymond Briggs from Puffin is a picture perfect read

28 days ago

Camera Day

The Snowman and the Snowdog Pop-up Picture Book by Raymond Briggs from Puffin is a picture perfect read

28 days ago

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