Book #1
The Jolly Christmas Postman
Written by Allan Ahlberg & illustrated by Janet Ahlberg
4 - 7
Reading
age
32
Page
count
18
Words
per page
Sep 1, 2001
Publication
date
Hardcover
$19.99
$18.99
Summary
The Jolly Postman rides again with more real letters, and presents, too, in his Christmas postbag.
This gorgeously illustrated, full-color classic celebrates a time before email with an interactive picture book full of real letters to read aloud. The Jolly Postman brings a batch of wonderful letters for Christmas, including notes from the Big Bad Wolf and all the King’s men. 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 2001 - 2001
2 books| Year | Title | Illustrator | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | The Jolly Christmas Postman | Janet Ahlberg | 32 |
| 2001 | The Jolly Postman | Allan AhlbergᐧJanet Ahlberg | 32 |
The Creatives Behind the Books
Author & Illustrator
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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