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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 Joke Day

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

6 days 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!

6 days ago

Children's Art Week

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

25 days ago

Children's Art Week

A book to get creative with The Snowman and the Snowdog: Book and Toy Giftset by Raymond Briggs from Puffin 

25 days ago

Children's Art Week

A book to get creative with The Snowman: A Puppet Play Book by Raymond Briggs from Puffin 

25 days ago

Children's Art Week

A book to get creative with The Snowman Pull-Out Pop-Up Book by Raymond Briggs from Puffin 

25 days ago

Children's Art Week

A book to get creative with The Snowman and the Snowdog Pop-up Picture Book by Raymond Briggs from Puffin 

25 days ago

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