Each Peach Pear Plum
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Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 1978

Each Peach Pear Plum

By Allan Ahlberg, Janet Ahlberg (Illustrator)

Discover hidden fairy tale characters in a playful 'I spy' adventure.

5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 18,944 ratings
34 pages
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In a world where fairy tales and nursery rhymes come alive, young readers are invited to play 'I spy' on each page. As they turn the pages, they must find beloved characters hidden in the vibrant illustrations. This interactive journey promises endless fun and discovery, encouraging children to engage with the story and explore the magical world within. Will they spot all the characters? Dive into this enchanting picture book and find out!

From the publisher

Each Peach Pear Plum – the classic picture book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg. Each Peach Pear Plum is a timeless picture book classic from the bestselling illustrator/author team Janet and Allan Ahlberg, creators of Peepo!. Each beautifully illustrated page encourages young children to interact with the picture to find the next fairy tale and nursery rhyme character. This board book edition is perfect for little hands. In this book With your little eye, Take a look, And play ‘I spy’ Praise for Each Peach Pear Plum: ‘Deceptively simple. Each Peach Pear Plum is a work of genius’ Elaine Moss ‘This familiar rhyme has been given the brilliant Ahlbreg treatment to which no young child can fail to respond. It’s a book which will be read over and over again . . . just perfect!’ Child Education ‘A charming, pictorial fantasia…a warm, sunny, delectable picture book’ Brian Alderson, The Times Allan Ahlberg has published over 100 children’s books and with his late wife Janet, created many award-winning children’s picture books. The Baby’s Catalogue was inspired by their daughter, Jessica. The Ahlbergs’ books are nursery bookshelf standards and have been the recipient of worldwide acclaim and awards, including the Kate Greenaway Medal.

Awards

Kate Greenaway Medal (1978)
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Format
Pages
34
Reading age
1–3
Audience
Board
Themes & topics
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5.5

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5.0

This is a fun picture book that combines an I Spy-type game with familiar fairy tale and nursery rhyme characters. It really is a fun game--and it's not overly easy for my preschooler, which is great. The illustrations are lovely too, and full of small details that are engaging and enjoyable.

Lauren Hancock

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Publication
Published
September 28, 1999
First published
January 1, 1978
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780670882786

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