Books like the jolly postman

Almost 30 years old, the jolly postman is a treasure for ages 4 and up. It mixes in well with fairy tale themes and provides great examples of different types of writing. Its christmas eve and the jolly postman is delivering greetings to various fairytale characters theres a card for baby bear, a game appropriately called beware for red riding hood from mr wolf, a getwell jigsaw for hospitalised humpty dumpty and three more surprise envelopes containing letters, cards, etc. The jolly postman, or, other peoples letters book, 1986. Puffin books age 37 this very special book is perfect for sharing at christmas time. Jolly postman storybooks are still insanely charming. The jolly postman does his rounds on a snowy christmas eve. And if this book is missing from your shelves, i will recommend you to look for it. Husband and wife team allan and janet ahlberg created many popular picture books for young readers, including the jolly postman series and each peach pear plum, which was awarded the kate greenaway medal for distinguished illustration in the uk. In this delightful story by british authors janet and allan ahlberg, the jolly postman goes from home to home in a fairytale kingdom, delivering letters to goldilocks, cinderella, hansel and gretel, and other wellknown characters. The jolly postman envelopes with letters to read make this a fun. This british import is great fun, sure to entertain children and parents alike.

Janet and allan ahlberg created some of the worlds most popular picture books, including each peach pear plum and the jolly christmas postman, both winners of the greenaway medal, and the babys catalogue, inspired by their daughter jessica. As with so many of her books, this remarkable alphabet book by laura vaccaro seeger is tricky to describe, and magical to experience. The jolly christmas postman by ahlberg, janet, ahlberg, allan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Find books like the jolly postman, or other peoples letters from the worlds largest community of readers. No one was making childrens books back in the day like wife and husband janet and allan ahlberg. While it may be true that the best childrens books delight, entertain, and refine us, a great childrens book may not do. And who doesnt like a birthday party and a card with a pound note inside. Jolly christmas postman by allan ahlberg, janet ahlberg. The jolly postman or other peoples letters by janet ahlberg, allan ahlberg and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The jolly postman, or other peoples letters, by janet and allan ahlberg. If youd like to donate to my channel to help me afford. Apr 5, 2012 the jolly postman envelopes with letters to read make this a fun book. I also love her spotting books, like wheres the pair.

The title of this book is the jolly postman and it was written by allan ahlberg, janet ahlberg illustrator. I am a student teacher who is currently studying this book for a group project and the children we have used this book with have been absolutely delighted. The magnifying glass is what interested me, but there really isnt much to use it on. It made innovative use of envelopes to include letters, cards, games and a tiny book. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia. Thank you for the each peach pear plum recommendation, ill check that out after ive. Books similar to the jolly postman, or other peoples letters. It was published by lb kids and has a total of 32 pages in the book. The jolly postman must surely be one of the most innovative and interactive books for young children.

Books similar to the jolly christmas postman goodreads. The jolly postman goes from home to home in a fairytale kingdom, delivering letters. The jolly postman or other peoples letters by allan ahlberg. Asmr the jolly postman childrens book reading youtube. Enrichment activities and internet resources to enhance teaching the jolly postman by janet and allan ahlberg. Check out mumsnet s childrens book club for author webchats, recommendations, tips and freebies. The jolly postman childrens books, my books, christmas books. The jolly postman by allan ahlberg, janet ahlberg, hardcover.

Throughout the book you are met by a selection of wellknown fairytale characters ranging from goldilocks to cinderella as the postman delivers their mail. The jolly postman by allan ahlbergjanet ahlberg scholastic. Find books like the jolly christmas postman from the worlds largest community of readers. Alternatively, the jolly postman is a series of three books including 1991 and 1995. Creative activities that teach friendly letter writing through the ahlbergs book the jolly postman. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. Allan ahlberg, a former teacher, postman, plumbers mate and grave digger, is in the superleague of childrens writers. Book 1 in the series is the jolly christmas postman.

I picked up this copy of the jolly postman as a holiday gift for my little cousins kindergarden and 3rd grade. The jolly postman or other peoples letters by janet. Teachers home lessons and ideas books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs scholastic education. This was one of my favourite books as a kid, i can remember it was like golddust to get your hands on a copy in my local school library. The jolly postman brings a batch of wonderful letters for christmas, including notes from the big bad wolf and all the kings men. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these. Janet and allan ahlbergs jolly postman storybooks are still. The jolly christmas postman by janet ahlberg librarything. I must have reread this a million times just to open the little goodies in the book, and i do like my rhymes. The jolly postman is an exciting story that follows the journey of a postman as he does his daily delivery round. The postmans round eventually takes him to father christmas workshop and an exciting trip. Being a fan of goldilocks, we enjoy reading it together and hugging and playing postman knock. As with so many of her books, this remarkable alphabet book by laura vaccaro seeger is tricky to. Kindergardner didnt have the attention span to enjoy it just yet, but the 3rd grader loved it.

Following each sheet of narrative verse and illustration, there is one shaped like an envelope and containing one of the postmans deliveries. Little guys will adore this book and ask to read it again and again, teachers and librarians will have a wealth of teaching ideas to use it with, and parents and caregivers can rest easy. Twelve of the pages have been made into six envelopes and contain. He has published over 100 childrens books and, with his late wife janet, created such award winning picture books as each peach pear plum and the jolly postman both winners of the kate greenaway medal. The jolly postman or other peoples letters is an incredible book for young children. I like the idea of everyone inviting the postman for a cup of tea. Avocado baby red fox picture books burningham, john, burningham, john on. I am so glad that i found them and am thrilled to get to add them to my childrens collection of. We use cookies on this site and by continuing to browse it you agree to us sending you cookies. Both books concern a postman making his rounds on a bicycle through an unusual english village.

The jolly postman or other peoples letters is an interactive childrens picture book by janet. The jolly pocket postman viking kestrel picture books by allan ahlberg and janet ahlberg 30 sep 1999 4. The jolly postman by allan ahlberg and janet ahlberg. My grandson loves the jolly postman books and has jolly postman and other peoples letters and the jolly christmas postman. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. Alternatively, the jolly postman is a series of three books including 1991 and 1995 sequels to the jolly postman, or other peoples letters.

In this video you will hear me read the jolly postman by janet and allan ahlberg. I found the book to be thoroughly enjoyable and quite amusing. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Jolly christmas postman by allan ahlberg christmas books. The jolly postman has sold more than six million copies, allan ahlberg told the guardian in 2006. Buy a cheap copy of the jolly christmas postman book by allan ahlberg. Little, brown and company, a jolly postman delivers letters to several famous fairytale characters such as the big bad wolf, cinderella, and the three bears. Open this book, take out the letters, and discover what favorite characters. The jolly postman in this bestselling favorite republished in an appealing larger format, children get a chance to read letters sent from one fairy tale. This was one of my favourite books as a kid, i can remember it was like. Prekk, 12 the jolly postman brings a batch of wonderful letters for christmas, including notes from the big bad wolf and all the kings men. I decided to purchase the jolly pocket postman and i am very disappointed with it. The jolly postman, or other peoples letters by allan ahlberg this classic book is a favourite in most early learning classrooms, but could be brought out for any age really. Janet and allan ahlbergs jolly postman storybooks are.