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Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9780141340111
Publisher: Puffin
Age Range: 3-6 years
Overview:
The 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.
About the Book:
On 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.
Key Benefits:
- Interactive envelopes with real removable letters, cards and mini-books to pull out and explore.
- A cherished Christmas Eve tradition, ideal for reading aloud as a festive family activity.
- Charming illustrations from Janet Ahlberg that reward repeated readings with hidden details.
- Introduces classic fairy-tale characters in a fresh, playful format that builds early literacy skills.
- Sturdy hardback format makes it a durable keepsake to bring out every festive season.
- A genuine bestseller and award-winning modern classic, loved by generations of readers.
About the Author:
Allan 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.
Why You'll Love This Book:
A 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.
Please Note: Book cover may vary slightly from image shown depending on print run; ISBN and edition are for the UK edition as listed.
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