{"title":"The Jolly Postman","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-jolly-christmas-postman-allan-janet-ahlberg-ages-3-6-hardback","title":"The Jolly Christmas Postman by Allan Ahlberg \u0026 Janet Ahlberg - Ages 3-6 - Hardback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780141340111\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puffin\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-6 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Jolly Christmas Postman is a treasured festive picture book from husband-and-wife team Allan and Janet Ahlberg, part of their much-loved Jolly Postman series. It follows the cheerful postman as he delivers Christmas post to famous fairy-tale characters, with real letters and cards tucked into envelopes on every page. A genuine bestseller for over twenty years, this hardback edition is perfect for reading aloud on Christmas Eve, blending nostalgic charm with hands-on discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOn Christmas Eve, the Jolly Postman sets off on his rounds through Fairy-Tale Land, delivering festive greetings to some of the best-loved characters in children's literature. There's a card for Baby Bear, a get-well jigsaw for Humpty Dumpty, a game called \"Beware\" for Red Riding Hood, and more surprises tucked inside envelopes along the way. What makes this book special is its interactive format: each spread contains a real, removable item — a letter, a leaflet, a tiny book or a game — that children can pull out and play with before posting it back. Janet Ahlberg's warm illustrations bring Fairy-Tale Land to life, rewarding repeated readings with fresh details to spot, while Allan Ahlberg's rhythmic text carries festive anticipation. The story weaves together familiar nursery tales, giving children a playful new way to revisit characters they already know. It quietly encourages early literacy skills — letter recognition, storytelling and sequencing — as children follow the postman's journey door to door. Decades after first publication, it remains a firm favourite of Christmas Eve traditions in homes, nurseries and schools, prized as one of the finest interactive picture books ever produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInteractive envelopes with real removable letters, cards and mini-books to pull out and explore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA cherished Christmas Eve tradition, ideal for reading aloud as a festive family activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharming illustrations from Janet Ahlberg that reward repeated readings with hidden details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduces classic fairy-tale characters in a fresh, playful format that builds early literacy skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSturdy hardback format makes it a durable keepsake to bring out every festive season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA genuine bestseller and award-winning modern classic, loved by generations of readers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAllan Ahlberg is one of Britain's best-loved children's authors, a former teacher and postman who has published over 100 books for young readers. Together with his late wife and illustrator Janet Ahlberg, he created some of the most enduring picture books of the twentieth century, including the original Jolly Postman and its festive companion. Their partnership combined witty storytelling with richly detailed artwork, earning multiple awards and a devoted readership across generations of families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA magical, hands-on Christmas classic that turns storytime into an adventure. With real letters to open and beloved fairy-tale characters to meet, it's the perfect gift to unwrap year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Book cover may vary slightly from image shown depending on print run; ISBN and edition are for the UK edition as listed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allan Ahlberg \u0026 Janet Ahlberg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56575913329022,"sku":"SNG11475","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/jolly-christmas-postman-ahlberg-hardback-cover.jpg?v=1784413718"},{"product_id":"jolly-pocket-postman-allan-ahlberg-hardback-ages-3-7","title":"The Jolly Pocket Postman by Allan Ahlberg - Interactive Hardback Picture Book - Ages 3-7","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780670886265\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puffin (Penguin Random House Children's UK)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-7 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Jolly Pocket Postman is the much-loved third adventure in Janet and Allan Ahlberg's bestselling, award-winning Jolly Postman series, first published in 1995 and now available in a fresh hardback edition. This time the postman suffers a bump on the head and shrinks to the size of a postage stamp, tumbling into a curious, miniature world filled with familiar fairy-tale faces. Packed with pull-out letters, envelopes and a magnifying glass, it turns reading into a hands-on treasure hunt that delights children aged 3-7 and the grown-ups sharing story time with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJoin the Jolly Postman on a mysterious morning round unlike any other. After a tumble leaves him the size of a postage stamp, he must find a way to keep delivering his letters despite his tiny new scale, meeting a host of nursery-rhyme and fairy-tale characters along the way who help - and occasionally hinder - his shrunken journey. True to Ahlberg tradition, each spread hides a real pull-out letter or note tucked inside its own miniature envelope, inviting children to physically remove, unfold and read along, while a bundled magnifying glass lets little hands peer closely at the tiny printed correspondence. The rhyming, rhythmic text keeps pages turning quickly and reads aloud beautifully, making it a natural pick for bedtime or classroom story time. Beyond the fun, the book quietly builds early literacy skills: children practise sequencing, prediction and fine motor control as they handle the interactive inserts, while the postal theme introduces gentle ideas about communication and correspondence. Illustrated in the warm, detailed style that made Janet and Allan Ahlberg's earlier titles - including the original Jolly Postman and The Jolly Christmas Postman - into modern classics, this edition captures the same nostalgic charm for a new generation of readers. 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