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The Jolly Postman or Other People's Letters

By Allan Ahlberg and Janet Ahlberg
Series: The Jolly Postman
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The Jolly Postman or Other People's Letters by Allan and Janet Ahlberg is a delightful children's book where a cheerful postman delivers letters to various fairy tale characters. Through his journey, young readers explore interactive letters, postcards, and activities, immersing themselves in a whimsical world where classic stories intertwine with the postman's adventures. The charming illustrations and engaging format make it a beloved classic for kids.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you love interactive stories with engaging illustrations, as it takes readers on a whimsical journey through familiar fairy tales via charming letters. Perfect for children and adults alike, this book brings a fun and unique twist to storytelling with its creative approach.

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The Jolly Postman or Other People's Letters

The Jolly Postman delivers cards and letters to various fairy-tale characters. He has a letter of apology for the three bears from Goldilocks, a postcard from Jack for the giant, a solicitor's letter on behalf of Little Red Riding-Hood for the wolf who ate grandma, and so on.

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Once upon a bicycle, so they say, the Jolly Postman came one day...

Join the Jolly Postman on his rounds as he delivers cards and letters to various fairy-tale characters. He has a letter of apology for the three bears from Goldilocks, a postcard from Jack for the giant, a solicitor's letter on behalf of Little Red Riding-Hood for the wolf who ate grandma, and more!

This classic and innovative story includes six envelopes with pull-out letters and cards.

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The Jolly Postman or Other People's Letters by Allan Ahlberg and Janet Ahlberg is beloved for its charming blend of storytelling and whimsical illustrations. Reviews praise its interactive format, which includes actual letters and postcards, engaging children with its playful narrative and hands-on experience. Readers appreciate the clever use of fairy tale characters in its unique narrative style, often highlighting the book as a delightful choice for both reading and play.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780670886241

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 September 1999

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 204.0mm

Height: 265.0mm

Weight: 472g

Pages: 48

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Allan Ahlberg Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Janet Ahlberg Penguin Books Series: The Jolly Postman Young Adult

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 the Greenaway Medal, 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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