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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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National Storytelling Week

Listening to a story and the rhythm of the words can be a great way to engage small children. Why not try Jim and the Beanstalk by Raymond Briggs from Puffin

8 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Listening to a story and the rhythm of the words can be a great way to engage small children. Why not try The Snowman and the Snowdog: Book and Toy Giftset by Raymond Briggs from Puffin

8 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Listening to a story and the rhythm of the words can be a great way to engage small children. Why not try The Elephant and the Bad Baby by Elfrida Vipont from Penguin Random House Children's UK

8 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Listening to a story and the rhythm of the words can be a great way to engage small children. Why not try The Snowman Pop-Up by Raymond Briggs from Puffin

8 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Listening to a story and the rhythm of the words can be a great way to engage small children. Why not try The Snowman: The Book of the Classic Film by Raymond Briggs from Penguin Random House Children's UK

8 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Listening to a story and the rhythm of the words can be a great way to engage small children. Why not try Father Christmas by Raymond Briggs from Penguin Random House Children's UK

8 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Reading stories together can be the perfect way to spend quality time with your child. The Elephant and the Bad Baby from Puffin from Elfrida Vipont is a great one to read together.

8 days ago

January Events

It's the weekend so why not read The Snowman and the Snowdog Finger Puppet Book by Raymond Briggs from Puffin to get in the weekend spirit.

10 days ago

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