The Jolly Christmas Postman by Allan Ahlberg & Janet Ahlberg - Ages 3-6 - Hardback

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Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Hardback. ISBN: 9780141340111. Publisher: Puffin. Age Range: 3-6 years. Overview:. The Jolly Christmas Postman is a treasured festive picture book from husband-and-wife team Allan and Janet Ahlberg, part of their much-loved Jolly Postman series. It follows the cheerful postman as he delivers Christmas post to famous fairy-tale characters, with real letters and cards tucked into envelopes on every page. A genuine bestseller for over twenty years, this hardback edition is perfect for reading aloud on Christmas Eve, blending nostalgic charm with hands-on discovery.. About the Book:. On Christmas Eve, the Jolly Postman sets off on his rounds through Fairy-Tale Land, delivering festive greetings to some of the best-loved characters in children's literature. There's a card for Baby Bear, a get-well jigsaw for Humpty Dumpty, a game called "Beware" for Red Riding Hood, and more surprises tucked inside envelopes along the way. What makes this book special is its interactive format: each spread contains a real, removable item — a letter, a leaflet, a tiny book or a game — that children can pull out and play with before posting it back. Janet Ahlberg's warm illustrations bring Fairy-Tale Land to life, rewarding repeated readings with fresh details to spot, while Allan Ahlberg's rhythmic text carries festive anticipation. The story weaves together familiar nursery tales, giving children a playful new way to revisit characters they already know. It quietly encourages early literacy skills — letter recognition, storytelling and sequencing — as children follow the postman's journey door to door. Decades after first publication, it remains a firm favourite of Christmas Eve traditions in homes, nurseries and schools, prized as one of the finest interactive picture books ever produced.. Key Benefits:. Interactive envelopes with real removable letters, cards and mini-books to pull out and explore.. A cherished Christmas Eve tradition, ideal for reading al