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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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World Circus Day

A brilliant story for a Saturday! The Snowman by Raymond Briggs from Puffin

4 days ago

Happy birthday Raymond Briggs

Happy Birthday Raymond Briggs! Now's the time to read The Bear published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

3 months ago

Happy birthday Raymond Briggs

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

3 months 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 Penguin Random House Children's UK.

3 months ago

Happy birthday Raymond Briggs

Happy Birthday Raymond Briggs! Now's the time to read The Elephant and the Bad Baby published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

3 months ago

Happy birthday Raymond Briggs

Happy Birthday Raymond Briggs! Now's the time to read Father Christmas published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

3 months ago

Happy birthday Raymond Briggs

Happy Birthday Raymond Briggs! Now's the time to read The Puffin Book of Nursery Rhymes published by Puffin.

3 months 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 Penguin Random House Children's UK.

3 months ago

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