Funnybones
by Allan Ahlberg, illustrated by Janet Ahlberg
Interest age: 4+
Reading age: 6+
Published by Penguin, 1999
About this book
In the first book of this now classic series, we are taken down the dark, dark street to the dark, dark house and into the dark, dark cellar in which the skeletons live.
But during the dark, dark night, the skeletons like to come out to play… in the park, in the zoo and even all the way home, singing songs and scaring each other.
An eye-catching book – children will love poring over the contrasting illustrations while joining in with the repetition. A great book for sharing together.
About the author
What to read next
We know that children can get hooked on a favourite book series or author and struggle to find something they love as much, but we’re here to help.
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Janet and Allan Ahlberg created some utterly timeless books together, but if you've read all of their works, what should you try next? We've got some ideas and want your thoughts too...
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Funnybones by Janet and Allan Ahlberg is a corking childhood classic. Generations of children have loved giggling at the silly skeletons’ antics and the rhythmic, repetitive text – and not just at Halloween. We’ve put together a list of similarly entertaining picture books to share at any time of the year.
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Funnybones: The Black Cat
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4 to 9 years
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Under The Table
by Allan Ahlberg, illustrated by Bruce Ingman
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The Jolly Christmas Postman
by Allan Ahlberg, illustrated by Janet Ahlberg
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Lists of recommended reads
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Funny picture books
From bottoms and pants to kung-fu pandas and monsters, there is a story for every child in this great list of funny books that will have you and your child rolling about with laughter.
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Halloween picture books
These picture books, featuring witches, wizards and monsters, are perfect to share with little ones as the nights draw in and there's a touch of frosty magic in the air. From classics to wonderful newer books, every one of these titles is sure to bewitch your child, whether they're just a baby or at primary school.
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Our favourite books by Allan Ahlberg
Allan Ahlberg wrote over 150 books in his long career, shaping several generations' childhoods. He and his wife Janet created much-loved classics such as 'Peepo' and 'The Jolly Postman', which engage and delight children from the very first page. Here are some of our favourite books by him.