{"product_id":"the-jolly-postman-allan-janet-ahlberg-ages-5-7-hardback","title":"The Jolly Postman or Other People's Letters by Allan \u0026 Janet Ahlberg - Ages 5-7 - Hardback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780670886241\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puffin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-7 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Jolly Postman or Other People's Letters is a much-loved interactive picture book from Allan and Janet Ahlberg, first published in 1986 and still enchanting new readers. Children follow a cheerful postman cycling through fairy-tale land, delivering real pull-out letters and postcards to characters such as Goldilocks, the Big Bad Wolf and the Giant. Envelopes on every spread turn storytime into a hands-on treasure hunt that rewards rereading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Puffin hardback edition brings the Ahlbergs' award-winning classic to life with signature die-cut envelopes tucked into alternating pages, each containing a genuine miniature letter for children to pull out and read. The postman's journey weaves together nursery rhyme and fairy-tale favourites, delivering a court summons to the Wolf, a seaside postcard to the Giant, an advertising circular for witches' supplies, and a heartfelt apology from Goldilocks to the Three Bears. Allan Ahlberg's warm, witty text works alongside Janet Ahlberg's richly detailed illustrations, which reward close inspection with jokes and visual references tucked into every corner. The clever structure — meet a character, open their letter, enjoy the reply — builds anticipation and encourages children to predict what comes next. Beyond entertainment value, the book introduces young readers to different forms of real-world correspondence, from formal letters to adverts and holiday postcards, offering a gentle, playful introduction to literacy. Its interactive design makes it as much an activity book as a story, ideal for shared reading between adult and child. Since its 1986 debut, the book has become a modern classic, winning the Kate Greenaway Medal and remaining a bestseller decades on. This hardback, with sturdy pages and robust envelope inserts, is built to withstand the enthusiastic handling of young fans eager to open every letter again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine pull-out letters and envelopes on every spread for hands-on, interactive reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic fairy-tale characters reimagined through witty, original correspondence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKate Greenaway Medal-winning illustrations packed with detail to discover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSturdy hardback format designed to survive repeated opening and closing of envelopes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduces children to real-world letter formats in a playful, memorable way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA timeless gift and read-aloud favourite for family bookshelves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllan Ahlberg is one of Britain's best-loved children's authors, a former teacher whose varied early careers included spells as a postman and plumber's mate. Janet Ahlberg, his wife and illustrator, brought his stories to life with warm, detail-rich artwork until her death in 1994. Together they created numerous celebrated picture books, including Each Peach Pear Plum and The Baby's Catalogue, winning two Kate Greenaway Medals along the way. The Jolly Postman remains their most famous collaboration, beloved for its ingenious blend of storytelling and interactive design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy you'll love The Jolly Postman: it turns reading into a game of discovery, with real letters to pull out and fairy-tale favourites reimagined with wit and warmth. A hardback classic built to be opened again and again, it's a perfect gift for curious young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover shown is the UK edition; ISBN and edition details are as listed above.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allan Ahlberg, Janet Ahlberg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56576831521150,"sku":"SNG7548","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/jolly-postman-allan-janet-ahlberg-hardback-cover.webp?v=1791535402","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/the-jolly-postman-allan-janet-ahlberg-ages-5-7-hardback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}