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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 School Libraries Month

Love libraries? You'll love The Elephant and the Bad Baby by Elfrida Vipont. Published by Puffin.

8 days ago

International School Libraries Month

Could there be a better time to read Jim and the Beanstalk by Raymond Briggs. Published by Puffin.

8 days ago

World Tourism Day

Father Christmas Goes on Holiday by Raymond Briggs from Puffin is brilliant!

12 days ago

Teddy Bear Day

If you go down to the woods today, take The Bear by Raymond Briggs from Red Fox!

1 month ago

Teddy Bear Day

If you go down to the woods today, take The Bear by Raymond Briggs from Penguin Random House Children's UK!

1 month ago

Teddy Bear Day

Could there be a better time to read The Bear by Raymond Briggs.

1 month ago

World Elephant Day

An real elephant-tastic story The Elephant and the Bad Baby by Elfrida Vipont from Puffin 

1 month ago

World Elephant Day

An real elephant-tastic story The Elephant and the Bad Baby by Elfrida Vipont from Penguin Random House Children's UK 

1 month ago

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