The Jolly Postman
The Jolly Postman

The Jolly Postman

Written by Allan Ahlberg & illustrated by Janet Ahlberg
Hardcover
$19.99
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4 - 7
Reading age
32
Page count
~348L
Lexile measure
Sep 1, 2001
Publication date

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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.

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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
9780316126441
Publication Date
September 1, 2001
Publisher
LB Kids
Original Publication Date
January 1, 1986
Page Count
32
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
4 - 7 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
86080044
WorldCat Number (OCLC)
232648458
Est. Lexile® Level
~348L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~K
ATOS® Book Level
2.5
Accelerated Reader® Points
0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz
67126
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
LG

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