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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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Teddy Bear Day

Could there be a better time to read Stories for Children by Ted Hughes.

2 days ago

International Literacy Day

Reading is so much fun, why not read Collected Poems for Children. Written by Ted Hughes, published by Faber & Faber.

3 days ago

Read a book day

Read a Book Day. Why not try Poems for Children by Michael Morpurgo.

5 days ago

Read a book day

Loving Stories for Children by Ted Hughes.

5 days ago

Read a book day

How the Whale Became is a wonderful book for your children.

5 days ago

Read a book day

How the Whale Became and Other Tales of the Early World is a wonderful book for your children.

5 days ago

Read a book day

Collected Poems for Children by Ted Hughes from Faber & Faber is brilliant!

5 days ago

National Zoo Awareness Day

We think you'd love How the Whale Became by Ted Hughes from Faber & Faber

11 days ago

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