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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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Hug a Bear Day

Stories for Children by Ted Hughes from Faber & Faber is brilliant!

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National Tell A Story Day

Books can be so much fun, why not share this one How the Whale Became by Ted Hughes from Faber & Faber

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October Events

Trick or treat? Nessie the Mannerless Monster by Ted Hughes from Faber & Faber is a great book for fancy dress inspiration!

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World Habitat Day

Think about the towns and cities we live in, discover The Iron Woman by Ted Hughes. Published by Faber & Faber.

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World Animal Day

Crazy about animals? Discover A March Calf by Ted Hughes. Published by Faber & Faber.

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World Animal Day

Crazy about animals? Discover How the Whale Became by Ted Hughes. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

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World Animal Day

Crazy about animals? Discover The Iron Wolf by Ted Hughes. Published by Faber & Faber.

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World Animal Day

Love animals? You'll love How the Whale Became by Ted Hughes. Published by Faber & Faber.

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