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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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Hugging Day

A book all about the joys of a cuddle The Snowman: A Puppet Play Book by Raymond Briggs from Puffin

2 days ago

Happy birthday Raymond Briggs

Happy Birthday Raymond Briggs! Now's the time to read The Bear published by Red Fox.

5 days ago

Happy birthday Raymond Briggs

Happy Birthday Raymond Briggs! Now's the time to read The Snowman: The Book of the Classic Film published by Puffin.

5 days ago

Happy birthday Raymond Briggs

Happy Birthday Raymond Briggs! Now's the time to read The Snowman and the Snowdog Pop-up Picture Book published by Puffin.

5 days ago

Happy birthday Raymond Briggs

Happy Birthday Raymond Briggs! Now's the time to read Father Christmas Goes on Holiday published by Puffin.

5 days ago

Happy birthday Raymond Briggs

Happy Birthday Raymond Briggs! Now's the time to read The Elephant and the Bad Baby published by Puffin.

5 days ago

Happy birthday Raymond Briggs

Happy Birthday Raymond Briggs! Now's the time to read The Bear published by Puffin.

5 days ago

Happy birthday Raymond Briggs

Happy Birthday Raymond Briggs! Now's the time to read UG: Boy Genius of the Stone Age and His Search for Soft Trousers published by Puffin.

5 days ago

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