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The Jolly Christmas Postman

By Allan Ahlberg and Janet Ahlberg
Series: The Jolly Postman
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The Jolly Christmas Postman by Allan Ahlberg and Janet Ahlberg is a delightful children's book that follows a cheerful postman on his rounds on Christmas Eve. The postman delivers festive letters and gifts to various fairy-tale characters, such as Humpty Dumpty and the Big Bad Wolf, helping to spread Christmas joy. The interactive format, with letters and postcards to open, adds a unique charm and engages young readers.
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This delightful children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy charming tales filled with festive spirit and vibrant illustrations. The story features a postman delivering surprise-filled letters to well-loved fairy tale characters, making it a captivating holiday read for both children and adults who appreciate enchanting stories and interactive elements.

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The Jolly Christmas Postman

It's Christmas Eve and the Jolly Postman is delivering greetings to various fairy-tale characters - there's a card for Baby Bear, a game appropriately called 'Beware' for Red Riding Hood from Mr Wolf, a get-well jigsaw for hospitalised Humpty Dumpty and three more surprise envelopes containing letters, cards, etc.

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A Christmas bestseller for over 20 years! Janet and Allan Ahlberg at their very best.

Discover the magical Christmas story!

The Jolly Christmas Postman has been delighting children for generations, making it the perfect book to share on Christmas Eve!

The Jolly Postman has a busy day ahead. It's Christmas Eve in Fairy-Tale Land and there's plenty of post for him to deliver!

There's a card for Baby Bear, a game appropriately called 'Beware' for Red Riding Hood from Mr Wolf, a get-well jigsaw for Humpty Dumpty and many more! But, can he deliver it all by Christmas?

Little hands will love opening the envelopes to read the post in this magical story, full of festive, fairy tale surprises!

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The Jolly Christmas Postman is celebrated for its delightful and interactive storytelling, featuring charming illustrations and engaging letters that readers can remove and read. Reviewers often praise its creativity and the nostalgic feel it brings, making it a cherished holiday read for families. The detailed and enchanting artwork by Janet Ahlberg also garners acclaim, adding depth and whimsy to the narrative.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141340111

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 October 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 201.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 474g

Pages: 52

Collections

Allan Ahlberg Children's Books Children's Christmas Books and Gifts Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Christmas Books and Gifts Drawing, Colouring and Painting Books for Kids Janet Ahlberg Penguin Books Series: The Jolly Postman Young Adult

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. His latest book - Kicking a Ball, illustrated by Sebastien Braun was published in May. He has also written prize-winning poetry and longer fiction. He lives in Bath, and, to avoid distractions, writes from a shed in his garden!

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