The Jolly Postman Postcard Book - Hardcover

Allan Ahlberg

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0434977098 ISBN 13: 9780434977093

Publisher: Mammoth audio, 1994

Synopsis

A book with real letters inside!

The Jolly Postman has delivered the mail... What could possibly be in the letter from Goldilocks to the Three Bears? There is a message for the Wicked Witch... but who would write to her?

Open this book, take out the letters, each from its own envelope, and you-ll discover what well-known fairy-tale characters have written to each other.

As the postage stamp says, this is "first class" fun for children everywhere.

Fifteen years ago, long before anyone else thought of tucking actual letters and notes inside a book, Little Brown published The Jolly Postman by Allan and Janet Ahlberg. This wonderful book gave children a chance to read letters sent from one fairy tale or Mother Goose character to another. Among the funny notes was one from Jack, who lolled on a sun-drenched island, thanking the Giant for the gold that let him afford such a nifty vacation. All this amusing correspondence was deftly illustrated and the book attracted hordes of eager readers.

Edition MSRP: $12⁹⁵ (ISBN 0-316-02036-2)

About this title

About the Author

Allan & Janet Ahlberg were married in 1969 and soon became one of Britain's most successful and bestselling author/illustrator teams, producing ingenious high-quality books. Allan is the author of over 60 books for children, much of which he collaborated on with his wife. Allan moved to London following his wife's death in 1994.

From Publishers Weekly

This British import is great fun, sure to entertain children and parents alike. The Jolly Postman goes from home to home in a fairy-tale kingdom, delivering letters to such familiar addresses as "Mr. and Mrs. Bear, Three Bears Cottage, The Woods." Every other page is an actual envelope, with a letter tucked inside. The letter to the three bears, for instance, is from Goldilocks, who apologizes for the trouble she's caused and invites Baby Bear to her birthday party. Some authors would stop with this cute concept, but the Ahlbergs have given this book their all. The story of the postman's travels is told in charming verse; the pictures are delightful, full of clever detail; and the results are frequently hilarious. (The wicked witch of "Hansel and Gretel" fame, for instance, receives a circular from Hobgoblin Supplies Ltd. which advertises such appealing products as Little Boy Pie Mix.) A real treat at a good price.
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Edition details

• Publisher: Mammoth audio
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0434977098
• ISBN 13: 9780434977093
• Binding: Card Book