Barbara Euphan Todd | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 January 1890 |
| Died | 2 February 1976 (aged 86) Donnington, Berkshire, England |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Known for | Creator of Worzel Gummidge |
| Spouse |
John Graham Bower
(m. 1932; died 1940) |
| Children | Ursula Betts (stepdaughter) |
Barbara Euphan Todd (9 January 1890 – 2 February 1976) was an English writer widely remembered for her ten books for children about a scarecrow called Worzel Gummidge. These were adapted for radio and television. The title story was chosen as the first in the publisher's new series, Puffin Books.