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About Ted Hughes

Ted Hughes (1930-1998) was born in Yorkshire. His first book, The Hawk in the Rain, was published in 1957 by Faber & Faber and was followed by many volumes of poetry and prose for adults and children. He received the Whitbread Book of the Year for two consecutive years for his last published collections of poetry, Tales from Ovid and Birthday Letters. He was Poet Laureate from 1984, and in 1998 he was appointed to the Order of Merit.

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International Children's Book Day

How the Whale Became... A book that will get anyone reading! By Ted Hughes from Faber & Faber.

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International Children's Book Day

Nessie the Mannerless Monster... A book that will get anyone reading! By Ted Hughes from Faber & Faber.

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International Children's Book Day

A classic story to celebrate International Children's Book Day, How the Whale Became by Ted Hughes from Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

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World Day for Water

Why not read about some of the inhabitants of some of the biggest bodies of water in The Iron Woman by Ted Hughes from Faber & Faber

11 days ago

World Poetry Day

Get kids into poetry and other types of written verse! Try reading The Thought Fox. By Ted Hughes, published by Faber & Faber.

12 days ago

World Poetry Day

Get kids into poetry and other types of written verse! Try reading Poems for Children. By Michael Morpurgo, published by Faber & Faber.

12 days ago

World Poetry Day

Get kids into poetry and other types of written verse! Try reading Nessie the Mannerless Monster. By Ted Hughes, published by Faber & Faber.

12 days ago

World Poetry Day

Get kids into poetry and other types of written verse! Try reading What is the Truth?. By Ted Hughes, published by Faber & Faber.

12 days ago

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