Books by Allan Ahlberg

Allan Ahlberg is one of Britain's most cherished children's authors, celebrated for his warm humour, gentle storytelling and keen understanding of family life. His books, often created in partnership with illustrators such as Janet Ahlberg and Bruce Ingman, have become modern classics found on countless nursery shelves. Each story balances wit and tenderness, inviting young readers to discover the joy of words and pictures working perfectly together.

From the timeless charm of picture books to inventive poetry and playful tales for early readers, Ahlberg's writing continues to inspire generations. His work captures everyday moments with a distinctive blend of imagination and heart, making him a true master of storytelling whose books are passed lovingly from one childhood to the next.

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  • Friendly Matches

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Friendly Matches

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA superb collection of football poems covering many aspects of the game. Written in a variety of verse forms - sonnets, rhyming couplets and more. As good as previous collections!Trade ReviewAn appealing collection of football poems covering many aspects of the game, written in a wide variety of verse forms.

    1 in stock

    £7.59

  • Master Money the Millionaire

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Master Money the Millionaire

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisMaster Money the Millionaire is a hilarious book by Allan Ahlberg and illustrated by Andre Amstutz.Master Money is a very rich little boy indeed. When he''s only four years old, he finds buried treasure in his garden. When he''s five, he finds buried treasure in the sandpit at school. And, at six, he finds buried treasure on the beach. But then Mister Creep the Crook finds him ...Look out for these Happy Families books, too!Mrs Wobble the Waitress, Mr Biff the Boxer, Miss Jump the Jockey

    2 in stock

    £6.99

  • Mr Creep the Crook

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Mr Creep the Crook

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisMr Creep the Crook is a bad man, and all his family are bad too - even Growler, his dog. But when he escapes from jail and heads to the seaside, he finds out that being bad is not such a good idea after all. . .The ''Happy Families'' series is designed for use at home or at school. It is guided by the Education Adviser, Brian Thompson, and written by the award-winning author, Allan Ahlberg.''The best thing to happen to beginner readers since Dr Seuss'' Children''s Rights Workshop.

    2 in stock

    £6.99

  • Each Peach Pear Plum Picture Puffin S

    Penguin Books Ltd Each Peach Pear Plum Picture Puffin S

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn this book with your little eye, take a look and play I spy - so starts the classic story from best-selling author/illustrator team, Janet and Allan Ahlberg. Each Peach Pear Plum introduces favourite fairy tale characters, such as Tom Thumb and The Three Bears and, with a poem on each page hinting as to what is hiding in the picture, children are encouraged to participate and follow the story themselves.

    4 in stock

    £8.65

  • The Jolly Postman

    Little, Brown & Company The Jolly Postman

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis nostalgic classic, including real letters, is a must-have for every child! This gorgeously illustrated, full-color classic celebrates a time before email by depicting amusing correspondence between fairy tale and Mother Goose characters. What could possibly be in a letter from Goldilocks to the Three Bears? Who would write to the Wicked Witch? Open this book, take out the letters, and discover what favorite characters would write to each other--and reimagine best-loved tales together.

    10 in stock

    £17.99

  • PeekaBoo by Janet Ahlberg

    Penguin Random House Australia PeekaBoo by Janet Ahlberg

    5 in stock

    Book Synopsis“Perfectly tuned for a first-book experience.”—Booklist Peek-a-boo, I see you! Baby peeks through holes cut in sturdy board book pages. The perfect way for very young children to play along with the classic game of peek-a-boo!

    5 in stock

    £9.22

  • Each Peach Pear Plum Viking Kestrel picture books

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Each Peach Pear Plum Viking Kestrel picture books

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisEach Peach Pear Plum - the classic picture book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg. Each Peach Pear Plum is a timeless picture book classic from the bestselling illustrator/author team Janet and Allan Ahlberg, creators of Peepo!. Each beautifully illustrated page encourages young children to interact with the picture to find the next fairy tale and nursery rhyme character. This board book edition is perfect for little hands. In this book With your little eye, Take a look, And play 'I spy' Praise for Each Peach Pear Plum: 'Deceptively simple. Each Peach Pear Plum is a work of genius' Elaine Moss 'This familiar rhyme has been given the brilliant Ahlbreg treatment to which no young child can fail to respond. It's a book which will be read over and over again . . . just perfect!' Child Education 'A charming, pictorial fantasia...a warm, sunny, delectable picture book' Brian Alderson, The Times Allan Ahlberg has published over 100 children's books and with his late wife Janet, created many a

    7 in stock

    £9.75

  • Destino Infantil & Juvenil El cartero simpático

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisEl cartero reparte las cartas de casa en casa: una para los tres osos, otra para cenicienta, otra para la bruja malvada... Un divertidi?simo libro mo?vil con cartas de verdad, que nos explican que paso? tras el colori?n colorado de los cuentos de siempre.

    1 in stock

    £24.54

  • Minilibros para bebés

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    1 in stock

    £19.90

  • Minillibres per a nadons

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    1 in stock

    £19.90

  • El carter Joliu o unes cartes especials

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisUna deliciosa saca de correus amb cartes de debo? adrec?ades a coneguts personatges perque? les obris i les llegeixis.Dins el sobre adrec?at als tres o?ssos hi trobara?s una nota de la Ri?nxols d?or demanant disculpes. Hi ha una circular per a la bruixa, una targeta postal per al gegant i moltes coses me?s.Per als nens i les nenes de sempre: de primera classe.

    1 in stock

    £18.95

  • Jolly Christmas Postman

    Little, Brown & Company Jolly Christmas Postman

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis The Jolly Postman rides again with more real letters, and presents, too, in his Christmas postbag.This gorgeously illustrated, full-color classic celebrates a time before email with an interactive picture book full of real letters to read aloud. The Jolly Postman brings a batch of wonderful letters for Christmas, including notes from the Big Bad Wolf and all the King''s men. Open this book, take out the letters, and discover what favorite characters would write to each other--and reimagine best-loved tales together.

    10 in stock

    £17.99

  • Each Peach Pear Plum ISpyBooks Viking

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Each Peach Pear Plum ISpyBooks Viking

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn this book with your little eye, take a look and play I spy - so starts the classic story from best-selling author/illustrator team, Janet and Allan Ahlberg. Each Peach Pear Plum introduces favourite fairy tale characters, such as Tom Thumb and The Three Bears and, with a poem on each page hinting as to what is hiding in the picture, children are encouraged to participate and follow the story themselves.

    10 in stock

    £14.12

  • Previously

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Previously

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £7.59

  • Under the Table

    Candlewick Press (MA) Under the Table

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £13.09

  • Ediciones Rialp, S.A. No encojas mïs Tomïs

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisEsta es la curiosa historia de Tomïs, un chico que, en vez de crecer, mengua. Y parece que nada, ni los mïs originales remedios, puede evitarlo. La cosa se complica cuando le secuestran sin saberlo; y se enreda aïn mïs cuando... Bueno, ahora te toca a ti descubrirlo.

    1 in stock

    £11.48

  • Kalandraka Que Risa de Huesos!

    Book Synopsis

    £21.95

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