Which well-known author of fantasy fiction also created a book called The Father Christmas Letters?

Which well-known author of fantasy fiction also created a book called The Father Christmas Letters?
J.R.R. Tolkien

The Father Christmas Letters consists of letters written to the Tolkien children by Father Christmas. It was published in 1976. The illustrated letters describe adventures and events at the North Pole.

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