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Allan Ahlberg

    Allan Ahlberg is celebrated as one of the UK's most acclaimed and successful children's authors. His writing is characterized by playful language and insightful perspectives on the world of childhood, often infused with a gentle touch of the absurd. Ahlberg's style is both accessible and enriching, making his books a beloved choice for readers of all ages. His works frequently explore themes of family, friendship, and everyday adventures with a unique and engaging outlook.

    Friendly Matches
    The Bear Nobody Wanted
    Fee Fi Fo Fum
    Happy Families: Mrs Wobble the Waitress
    Funnybones
    The Children who Smelled a Rat
    • This Is the Story of Alison Hubble

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      This is the story of Alison HubbleWho went to bed single . . .And woke up double!A tale of MATHEMATICAL MAYHEM from magnificent illustrator Bruce Ingman and master storyteller Allan Ahlberg!Alison Hubble is shocked when she wakes up to find a twin in the bed next to her. And she keeps doubling . . . and doubling . . . and doubling!A fantastically funny and completely clever new picture book from the critically-acclaimed pair behind The Pencil and The Runaway Dinner.

      This Is the Story of Alison Hubble2018
    • Features a Gaskitt story. Mrs Gaskitt finds a parcel, Mr Gaskitt loses a baby, Horace has mixed feelings about a bird, and the twins' teacher, Mrs Fritter, is not herself. Why? How? When? Why?. The children smell a rat!

      The Children who Smelled a Rat2006
      4.4
    • The Adventures of Bert

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Bert has all sorts of ridiculous adventures and they're told in this book in a slapstick, almost farcical way. The reader is made to feel part of the story when he/she is told to turn the page quietly so as not to wake Bert's baby, and is blamed when the baby starts to cry. Bert rescues a barking cardboard box from the river, is chased down the street by a giant sausage - and much more

      The Adventures of Bert2002
      3.5
    • Friendly Matches

      • 86 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      A collection of football poems covering many aspects of the game. It is written in a variety of verse forms - sonnets, rhyming couplets, and more.

      Friendly Matches2001
      4.0
    • Mrs Vole the Vet

      • 24 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Mrs Vole the vet has one son, two daughters, three cats, four dogs and no husband. Really, she has everything she needs and she works very hard - no job is too big, too small or too high - but her children think that what she really needs is a boyfriend.

      Mrs Vole the Vet1999
      3.5
    • Reading Together is a learn-to-read series of picture books for young children and parents to enjoy together. There are four levels, each consisting of six books, offering a variety of reading experiences: stories, poems, rhymes and songs, traditional tales and information books.

      One, Two, Flea!1998
    • Miss Dirt the Dustman's Daughter

      • 24 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Daisy Dirt's dad is a dustman on the dole, but her mum has remarried a Duke and is a filthy rich Duchess. Poor Daisy doesn't know whether she's coming or going, whether she's rich or poor - until everything changes . . . Based on the classic 'Happy Families' card game, this highly entertaining series is ideal for reading and sharing at home or at school. It is guided by the Education Adviser, Brian Thompson, and written by the award-winning author, Allan Ahlberg. 'The best thing to happen to beginner readers since Dr Seuss' Children's Rights Workshop.

      Miss Dirt the Dustman's Daughter1996
      3.4
    • It Was a Dark and Stormy Night

      • 75 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      A small boy who has been kidnapped by brigands, passes a dark and stormy night in their cave weaving for them incredible stories of their own exploits. Through the stories he solves his own problem and manages to escape.

      It Was a Dark and Stormy Night1994
      3.9
    • Big Bad Pig

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Labelled action pictures with a light story line introduce such concepts as cause and effect and opposites.

      Big Bad Pig1990
    • Simple text and illustrations demonstrate in brief vignettes such concepts as cause and effect, adding, parts of a whole, opposites, and the meaning of words.

      Fee Fi Fo Fum1985
      3.5
    • Funnybones

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Three skeletons--a grownup, a child, and a dog--take a walk at night through a dark town.

      Funnybones1982
      4.3
    • Mr. Tick the Teacher

      • 24 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Mr Tick loves teaching his six children at their little school. But then they hear news that all small schools must close, so Mr Tick starts teaching some rather unusual lessons – in how to trick stern school inspectors. Based on the classic ‘Happy Families’ card game, this highly entertaining series is ideal for reading and sharing at home or at school. It is guided by the Education Adviser, Brian Thompson, and written by the award-winning author, Allan Ahlberg. ‘The best thing to happen to beginner readers since Dr Seuss’ Children’s Rights Workshop.

      Mr. Tick the Teacher1981
      3.9
    • Mrs Plug the Plumber

      • 24 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Whenever a plumber is needed in the town, people call for Mrs Plug. And wherever she goes, Mr Plug and the baby Plugs go too. Then one night she uses her plumbing tools to save a rich man from a robber and the family end up setting sail on their biggest plumbing adventure ever!Based on the classic 'Happy Families' card game, this highly entertaining series is ideal for reading and sharing at home or at school. It is guided by the Education Adviser, Brian Thompson, and written by the award-winning author, Allan Ahlberg.'The best thing to happen to beginner readers since Dr Seuss' Children's Rights Workshop.

      Mrs Plug the Plumber1980
      4.0
    • Mr Biff the Boxer

      • 24 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Mr Biff and Mr Bop are boxers and deadly rivals too. Mr Bop is fit and lean and Mr Biff... Well, Mr Biff likes a cream cake or two. Will he ever be able to toughen up in time for the annual charity match.

      Mr Biff the Boxer1980
      3.8
    • Miss Jump the Jockey

      • 24 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Miss Josie Jump the jockey can't wait to gallop in a race like her mum, her brother and even her grandma, but everyone says she's too young. But then grandma's horse gets a sore throat and Jimmy Jump gets a splinter in his bottom so she might get her chance at last...

      Miss Jump the Jockey1980
      3.6