The Jolly Christmas Postman
The Jolly Christmas Postman

The Jolly Christmas Postman

Written by Allan Ahlberg & illustrated by Janet Ahlberg
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4 - 7
Reading age
32
Page count
18
Words per page
NPL
Lexile measure
Sep 1, 2001
Publication date

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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.

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The Creatives Behind the Book

    Author
    Allan Ahlberg

    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
    Janet Ahlberg

    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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Book Details

ISBN
9780316127158
Publication Date
September 1, 2001
Publisher
LB Kids
Original Publication Date
January 1, 1991
Page Count
32
Words Per Page
18
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
4 - 7 years
Lexile® Level
NPL
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~A
ATOS® Book Level
3.2
Accelerated Reader® Points
0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz
67125
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
LG

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