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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · July 2, 2024
Under the Table
By Allan Ahlberg · With Bruce Ingman
Chaos erupts when unexpected animals invade a family's home.
40 pages
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Allan Ahlberg
Biography
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.
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18
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Illustrated
5
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Picture books
16
Chapter books
1
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1
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Book type breakdown: 16 picture books, 1 chapter books, 1 board books.
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