Janet Ahlberg
Janet Ahlberg, along with Allan Ahlberg, created some of the world's most popular picture books, including Each Peach Pear Plum and The Jolly Christmas Postman, both winners of Greenaway Medals, and The Baby's Catalogue, inspired by their daughter Jessica. Janet died in 1994.
Books
Each Peach Pear Plum
Author: Allan Ahlberg Illustrator: Janet Ahlberg
Publisher: Puffin
Interest age: 0-4
This classic book from author and illustrator team Janet and Allan Ahlberg is a real favourite with families
Goldilocks
Author: Allan Ahlberg
Illustrator: Jessica Ahlberg
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 4+
Reading age: 7+
Favourite author Allan Ahlberg retells the favourite story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears in a host of different ways in this delightful book
Mr Biff the Boxer
Author: Allan Ahlberg
Illustrator: Janet Ahlberg
Publisher: Puffin
Interest age: 4+
Reading age: 6+
The Ahlbergs' funny and classic Happy Families story is now available in a larger format and is ideal for newly independent readers
Mrs Wobble the Waitress
Author: Allan Ahlberg
Illustrator: Janet Ahlberg
Publisher: Puffin Books
Interest age: 3-6
Reading age: 6+
This cheery and funny tale is another winner in the Happy Families range of stories. Perfect for sharing, it is sure to raise lots of giggles!
Starting School
Author: Allan Ahlberg and Janet Ahlberg
Publisher: Penguin
Interest age: 3-5
Reading age: 3+
Starting School by Janet and Allan Ahlberg is an enchanting picture book for reassuring children who are about to start school for the very first time.
The Baby's Catalogue
Author: Janet and Allan Ahlberg
Publisher: Puffin
Reading age: 3+
This book's packed with lots of baby pictures and baby items. It's great for learning and making up stories - this fantastic book will lead to lots of talk with your child.
The Jolly Christmas Postman
Author: Allan Ahlberg Illustrator: Janet Ahlberg
Publisher: Puffin
Interest age: 5+
Reading age: 6+
Follow our favourite jolly postman as he delivers Christmas cards and gifts to fairytale folk
The Jolly Postman or Other People’s Letters
Author: Allan Ahlberg
Illustrator: Janet Ahlberg
Publisher: Penguin
Interest age: 5+
Reading age: 6+
Brilliantly designed with lots of little details to spot, this old favourite will be enjoyed time and time again
The Runaway Dinner
Author: Allan Ahlberg Illustrator: Bruce Ingman
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 5+
Reading age: 7+
Banjo sits down to eat his dinner of sausage, vegetables and fries, but before he can begin, his dinner runs away, along with the knife, fork, plate and his table and chair.