Dick King-Smith

Dick’s Birthday

Published on Wednesday, March 27th, 2024

102 years ago today, on 27th March 1922, Dick King-Smith was born in Bitton, Gloucestershire.
Here he is, at home, with Dodo the Dachshund.

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Dick King-Smith site illustration
Dick King-Smith site illustration
Dick King-Smith site illustration

'Writing my books is like handing out presents. Giving children pleasure gives you a wonderful sort of Father Christmassy feeling.'

Dick King-Smith, October 1995

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