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Beloved children's author Allan Ahlberg dies at 87

Allan Ahlberg, author of over 150 children's books including the classic “Eat Peach Pear Plum,” has died at 87

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025

Topsy and Tim creator Jean Adamson dies aged 96

The writer and illustrator behind more than 150 beloved children’s books sold over 25m copies worldwide

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2024

Roald Dahl ‘classic’ books to be published intact after backlash

The move comes after criticism of scores of changes made to “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and other much-loved classics for recent editions published under the company’s Puffin children’s label, in which passages relating to weight, mental health, gender and race were altered.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 24, 2023

Singer Aled Jones remembers Snowman creator Raymond Briggs following his death

The author’s 1978 book The Snowman was adapted into an animated film that has become a festive staple.

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2022

Snowman creator Raymond Briggs brought kindness and generosity to his work

Briggs recalled his inspiration for the tale about a snowman who comes to life came during a winter of particularly heavy snowfall.

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2022

The Snowman author Raymond Briggs dies aged 88

The award winning author and illustrator of The Fungus the Bogeyman and Father Christmas died on Tuesday morning

Liverpool Echo · Aug 10, 2022

The Snowman creator Raymond Briggs dies at the age of 88

AUTHOR and illustrator Raymond Briggs, best known for 1978 classic The Snowman, has died aged 88.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 10, 2022

Raymond Briggs: The Snowman author dies, aged 88

Author and illustrator Raymond Briggs, best known for 1978 classic The Snowman, has died aged 88.

Evening Standard · Aug 10, 2022

Raymond Briggs, creator of The Snowman, has died - aged 88

"He lived a rich and full life, and said he felt lucky"

Wales Online · Aug 10, 2022