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The Jolly Postman or Other People’s Letters

by Allan Ahlberg, illustrated by Janet Ahlberg

Interest age: 5+
Reading age: 6+

Published by Penguin, 1999

  • Classics
  • Picture books

About this book

In this much-loved rhyming tale, join the jolliest of postmen on his daily rounds as he delivers letters to the residents of a fairytale town. While the postman is treated to numerous cups of tea, children will be re-introduced to a host of favourite characters, from the great and good such as Cinderella and the Three Bears, to the not so nice Mr Wolf and the Wicked Witch.

As readers find out what the cast are all getting up to, they will delight in discovering the six pull-out pieces of post. Brilliantly designed with lots of little details to spot, this old favourite will be enjoyed time and time again.

About the author

Allan Ahlberg, a former teacher, postman, plumber's mate and grave digger, is in the super-league of children's writers. He has published over 100 children's books and, with his late wife Janet, created such award winning picture books as Each Peach Pear Plum and The Jolly Postman - both winners of the Kate Greenaway Medal. He has also written prize-winning poetry and fiction and lives in Sussex.

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