Books by Allan Ahlberg

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

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Book SynopsisAllan Ahlberg (Author) Allan Ahlberg, a former teacher, postman, plumber's mate and grave digger, is in the super-league of children's writers. He has published over 100 children's 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. He has also written prize-winning poetry and fiction and lives in Sussex.Sebastien Braun (Illustrator) Sebastien is French and studied fine and applied arts at Strasbourg University before becoming a freelance illustrator. He moved to London in 2000 and has since worked exclusively on children's picture books.

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Book SynopsisFrom first day nerves to finding your peg, this reassuring read is full of humour and fun for children and parents alike. It offers advice and enjoyment for the whole family before school starts.Trade ReviewStarting School, one more Janet and Allan Ahlberg book that gets everything right * Guardian *The Ahlbergs belong, with A.A. Milne and Lewis Carroll, to the greatest tradition of children's books * Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisA brand new, bigger, edition of an Ahlberg Happy Families classic.Mr Biff and Mr Bop are boxers and deadly rivals too. Mr Bop is fit and lean and Mr Biff . . . Well, Mr Biff likes a cream cake or two. Will he ever be able to toughen up in time for the annual charity match. Gulp!Janet and Allan Ahlberg''s Happy Families series is full of wonderful and funny books, perfect for children learning to read. This new, bigger, edition means that even younger children can enjoy the stories. Look out for Mrs Wobble the Waitress, too!Allan Ahlberg, a former teacher, postman, plumber''s mate and grave digger, is in the super-league of children''s writers. He has published over 100 children''s 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. He has also written prize-winning poetry and fiction and lives in Bath.Other Happy Families books:Master Money the Millionaire; Master Bun the Bakers'' Boy; Mrs Lather''s Laundry; Mr Creep the Crook; Miss Jump the Jockey; Master Track''s Train; Master Salt the Sailor''s Son; Mr and Mrs Hay the Horse; Miss Brick the Builders'' Baby; Mrs Jolly''s Joke Shop; Mr Buzz the Beeman; Miss Dose the Doctors'' Daughter; Mr Tick the Teacher; Mrs Wobble the Waitress; Mr Cosmo the Conjuror; Mrs Plug the Plumber; Miss Dirt the Dustman''s Daughter; Mrs Vole the Vet; Ms Cliff the Climber; Master Track''s Train

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Book SynopsisHere is an announcement! The train approaching platform two is full of stolen goods . . . Mr Track is the train driver, and Mrs Track is the driver''s wife. Toby Track is their little boy and he is exceptionally good at jumping onto stolen trains and rescuing them from crooks!A hilarious Happy Families picture book from master storyteller, Allan Ahlberg.

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Book SynopsisMrs Vole the vet has one son, two daughters, three cats, four dogs and no husband.Really, she has everything she needs and she works very hard - no job is too big, too small or too high - but her children think that what she really needs is a boyfriend!A hilarious Happy Families picture book from master storyteller, Allan Ahlberg.

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Book SynopsisDaisy Dirt''s dad is a dustman on the dole, but her mum has remarried a Duke and is a filthy rich Duchess. Poor Daisy doesn''t know whether she''s coming or going, whether she''s rich or poor - until everything changes . . .Based on the classic ''Happy Families'' card game, this highly entertaining series is ideal for reading and sharing 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.

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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.

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Book SynopsisThe acclaimed duo behind The Runaway Dinner and Previously imagine the comical world that comes to life when a pencil starts to draw…“A hilarious and utterly enchanting new classic” The TimesA special fifteenth anniversary edition of a modern classic. The Pencil is a playful, witty, wonderfully quirky story about the power of imagination. Say hi to Banjo! Once a pencil draws him, there's no telling what will come next – a dog, a cat, a chase (of course), and a paintbrush to colour in an ever-expanding group of family and friends. But it's not long before the complaints begin – "This hat looks silly!" "My ears are too big!" – until the poor pencil has no choice but to draw … a rubber. Oh no! In the hands of Allan Ahlberg and Bruce Ingman, can anything but havoc and hilarity ensue? With gorgeous golden foil on the cover and spine, this edition is one to share and treasure.Trade ReviewThis award-winning story is celebrating ten years of the playful pencil and the power of imagination in this special anniversary edition. * Nursery World *Witty story about imagination. * The Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisNow here’s another story for you, full of such fun and exciting stuff, you will surely love it...Allan Ahlberg and Bruce Ingman are back! Hold on tight for a funny and quirky new story set in the same world as their celebrated classics, The Pencil and The Runaway Dinner.One morning, Banjo is helping his dad to wash the car. His little sister Elsie comes running up. "There's an egg in my egg cup!" she yells. "And a great big grey thing ... UNDER THE TABLE!" Brimming over with Allan Ahlberg's idiosyncratic voice, charm and character, and perfectly matched with Bruce Ingman's bold and playful illustrations, Under the Table is an irresistible read-aloud full of surprises ... oh, does Elsie discover such wonderful (and unexpected!) new friends in her lively and happy home!

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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.

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