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Funnybones

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Funnybones by Allan and Janet Ahlberg is a delightful children's book featuring a light-hearted story set on a dark, dark night. It follows the adventures of a skeleton family—a big skeleton, a little skeleton, and a dog skeleton—as they wander through their surroundings, encountering various humorous situations. The charming illustrations and rhythmic text make it an enchanting and engaging read for young audiences.
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You might enjoy this book if you love engaging children's stories filled with playful and humorous illustrations. It's perfect for introducing young readers to friendly skeleton characters who embark on lively adventures in a fun, spooky setting.

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Funnybones

Suitable for children just starting to learn to read, this title features funny skeletons that are definitely not the scary sort.

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A big skeleton, a little skeleton and a dog skeleton live in the dark cellar of a dark house on a dark hill. The skeletons venture out one night to find someone to scare, but everyone is in bed so they amuse themselves by scaring each other and playing with the skeleton animals in the zoo.

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Funnybones by Allan and Janet Ahlberg is lauded for its engaging story and delightful illustrations. It captures the imagination of young readers with its playful narrative about skeletons having adventures at night. The book is praised for its ability to blend humour with educational elements, making it a timeless favourite among children and parents alike.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140565812

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 September 1999

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 2.0mm

Width: 213.0mm

Height: 275.0mm

Weight: 164g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Janet and 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 and Allan, a former teacher, now lives in London.

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