The Jolly Christmas Postman (The Jolly Postman)

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The magical, award-winning story of The Jolly Christmas Postman has been delighting children for generations, making it the perfect book to share on Christmas Eve! The Jolly Christmas Postman is the seasonal sequel of, the Kate Greenaway Medal winning, The Jolly Postman which, after 35 years, remains one of the most innovative and interactive children’s books available. Innovative, funny and moving, his work encompasses storybooks, picture books, easy readers, joke books and novels as well as poems. Discover the special 30th anniversary edition of this classic picture book - with festive foil on the cover! Our grownup children remember it from their childhood and a couple of years ago we got a new copy for our grandchild.

Janet Ahlberg, along with Allan Ahlberg, created some of the world's most popular picture books, including EACH PEACH PEAR PLUM and THE JOLLY CHRISTMAS POSTMAN, both winners of Greenaway Medals, and THE BABY'S CATALOGUE, inspired by their daughter Jessica. Janet Ahlberg (21 October 1944 – 13 November 1994), née Janet Hall, and Allan Ahlberg (born 5 June 1938) were a British married couple who created many children's books, including picture books that regularly appear at the top of "most popular" lists for public libraries.

The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. By far the best book I've ever bought, I couldn't wait to read it, so as my little boy went for a nap I quickly had a read. Bought this for my four year old as I thought he was old enough to appreciate it now, and he loves it! We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring theres something for every literary palate.

Got this for christmas at 14 months old he was interested in the pictures and taking stuff out of the envolopes.

Important: Your credit card will NOT be charged when you start your free trial or if you cancel during the trial period. Allan Ahlberg has published over 100 children’s books and with his late wife Janet, created many award-winning children’s picture books, including It Was a Dark and Stormy Night, Funnybones, Each Peach Pear Plum and Peepo!