The Jolly Christmas Postman
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1991 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

The Jolly Christmas Postman

Written by Allan Ahlberg · Illustrated by Janet Ahlberg

Part of the The Jolly Postman series

Discover whimsical letters from fairy tale characters in a festive postman's journey.

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32 pages· 636 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· NP0L
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Bookroo's summary

Join the Jolly Postman on a magical Christmas journey delivering letters from beloved fairy tale characters. Peek into the lives of the Big Bad Wolf and all the King's men as they exchange whimsical notes. This interactive adventure invites you to open envelopes and reimagine classic tales, celebrating the charm of handwritten letters in a digital age. What secrets and surprises will you uncover in this enchanting holiday delivery?

From the publisher

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.

Awards

Kate Greenaway Medal (1991)
At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
636
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
NPL
Themes & topics
What readers & critics say

Reviews

5.0

out of 7

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The series

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.2
F&P level
~A
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
67125
Publication
Published
September 1, 2001
First published
January 1, 1991
Publisher
LB Kids
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316127158

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