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Book SynopsisBorn in Croydon but brought up by his adopted parents in the Black Country town of Oldbury, Allan Ahlberg held jobs as a gravedigger, postman and plumber's mate before becoming a teacher. He taught for ten years before collaborating with his wife Janet on a series of much-loved, now classic children's picture books.
Trade ReviewA beguiling little gem -- Valerie Grove * The Times *
A beautiful book. What is evoked is a wartime world in the Black Country ... all perfectly seen as if from a child's perspective -- Roger Lewis * Daily Mail *
A magical memoir that pulls the reader back to their own youthful experiences, beautifully adorned with illustrations -- Jenny Barlow * Daily Express *
