Book #1
The Jolly Postman
Written by Allan Ahlberg & illustrated by Janet Ahlberg
4 - 7
Reading
age
32
Page
count
343
Word
count
Jan 1, 1986
Publication
date
Hardcover
$19.99
$18.99
Summary
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.
The Jolly Postman Series
Published from 1986 - 1991
2 books
| Year | Title | Pages |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | The Jolly Postman | 32 |
| 1991 | The Jolly Christmas Postman | 32 |
The Creatives Behind the Books
Author
Janet & Allan Ahlberg created many acclaimed picture books from 1975 to shortly before Janet’s death in 1994. Allan taught before becoming a full-time writer and Janet studied graphic design before becoming an illustrator. EACH PEACH PEAR PLUM and THE JOLLY CHRISTMAS POSTMAN won Kate Greenaway Medals and PEEPO! won Parents Magazine’s Best Books For Babies Award.
Illustrator
Husband and wife team Allan and Janet Ahlberg created many popular picture books for young readers, including the Jolly Postman series and Each Peach Pear Plum, which was awarded the Kate Greenaway Medal for distinguished illustration in the UK.
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