Janet Ahlberg was a British children's book illustrator, celebrated for her collaborative work with her husband, which resulted in the beloved Jolly Postman series. Her illustrations are cherished for their gentle humor and keen eye for detail, adding layers of warmth and wit to the narratives. Ahlberg had a gift for visual storytelling, where each image contributed significantly to the overall narrative, sparking children's imaginations. Her distinctive style is recognized for capturing the essence of childhood and enchanting young readers.
The Jolly Postman delivers letters and cards to fairy-tale characters, including an apology from Goldilocks to the three bears, a postcard from Jack to the giant, and a solicitor's letter from Little Red Riding-Hood to the wolf.
This nostalgic classic, including real letters, is a must-have for every child! This gorgeously illustrated, full-color classic celebrates a time before email by depicting amusing correspondence between fairy tale and Mother Goose characters. What could possibly be in a letter from Goldilocks to the Three Bears? Who would write to the Wicked Witch? Open this book, take out the letters, and discover what favorite characters would write to each other--and reimagine best-loved tales together.
A whimsical adventure unfolds as the Jolly Postman embarks on a mysterious morning round, unexpectedly shrinking to the size of a postage stamp. This enchanting tale combines elements of surprise and curiosity, inviting readers to explore a world where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. As the postman navigates his new, tiny perspective, the story promises delightful encounters and imaginative scenarios that captivate the imagination.
It's Christmas Eve and the JOLLY POSTMAN is delivering greetings to various fairy-tale characters - there's a card for Baby Bear, a game appropriately called 'Beware' for Red Riding Hood from Mr Wolf, a get-well jigsaw for hospitalised Humpty Dumpty and three more surprise envelopes containing letters, cards, etc. Everyone's favourite postman keeps on peddling his bicycle up hill and down dale . . . and into everybody's hearts.
Contains three stories about skeletons: The Ghost Train, Bumps in the Night and Skeleton Crew. This collection is suitable for early readers.
Peepo! is a beloved picture book classic that has enchanted generations of babies, toddlers, and their parents. This charming story invites young readers to look through holes in the pages to discover delightful details in the illustrations. It follows a baby throughout the day with wit and ingenuity, leading children from one stage to the next while teasing what’s to come. Acclaimed as "the best book ever published for babies" by Books for Your Children, Peepo! is celebrated for its ability to engage readers of all ages. It is described as "a book to last a lifetime" and perfect for sharing, according to Nursery World. Allan Ahlberg, who has authored over 100 children's books, created this classic with his late wife, Janet. Their works have garnered worldwide acclaim and numerous awards, including the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal. Peepo! is an essential addition to any nursery bookshelf, making it a perfect gift for new parents. The Ahlbergs' legacy includes many other classics, ensuring their stories remain cherished in homes everywhere.
This is a new Puffin edition of Allan Ahlberg's best-selling Cops and Robbers classic picture book, with a brand new cover! The robbers of London town plan a desperate crime one Christmas Eve - to steal all the toys they can lay their hands on! Fortunately, the robbers meet their match in brave office Pugh who leaps into action and arrests the villains - all except Grandma Swagg who manages to get away.
The third book of Allan Ahlberg's mini-masterpieces for early readers. Welcome to the latest grand and gripping Gaskitt story, in which Gus and Gloria have a lot of running to do, Mrs Gaskitt hardly ever gets out of bed and something dreadful happens to Horace! (Also starring: a brainy rat named Randolph; a barking pram; and a considerable number of penguins.) What more do you want? "Huge fun and ideal for early readers." The Independent on Sunday "Ahlberg's direct and funny storytelling style makes reading as near-effortless as possible." The Guardian "A delight from beginning to end. The pictures are outstanding and mark the advent of a really inspired illustrator." The Financial Times
The Funnybones are at their scariest in this book for reading by torchlight. Using an ordinary torch, children can follow the skeletons as they go out at night, projecting eight spooky images on to the wall.
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.