{"title":"Allan Ahlberg Books","description":"\u003cp\u003eAllan Ahlberg is an acclaimed children’s author. His work has spanned generations of children, with over 100 children’s books published. Allan wrote a wide selection of picture books with his late wife Janet Ahlberg illustrating them. Together, they wrote British classics like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/products\/9780141337418\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePeepo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/products\/9780140503012\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBurglar Bill\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/products\/9780140509199\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach Peach Pear Plumb\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/products\/9780670886241\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Jolly Postman\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and the scarily funny \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/products\/9780140565812\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFunnyBones\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e series. Their picture books are perfect for younger children, aged \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/0-5\"\u003e0-5\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/5-7\"\u003e5-7\u003c\/a\u003e years-old. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllan and Janet Ahlberg \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllan and Janet met when they were both working as school teachers. Janet quickly became an established illustrator after she illustrated \u003cem\u003eMy Growing Up Book\u003c\/em\u003e by Bernard Garfinkel. Their collaborative efforts began when Janet asked Allan to write a story and she illustrated it, and the rest is history. The first book of their collaboration was a picture book published in 1975, \u003cem\u003eThe Brick Street Boys\u003c\/em\u003e. The couple then went on to publish over one hundred different picture books covering all kinds of genres. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome firm favourites include \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/products\/9780141337425\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePeepo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, perfect for little ones as it is a picture book told through a day in a life of a baby. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/products\/9780140509199\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach Peach Pear Plum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is an interactive picture book filled with fairytales and familiar characters like Cinderella and Tom Thumb written like a nursery rhyme. Another favourite is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/products\/9780140503012\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBurglar Bill\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, a sneaky robber who steals everything in sight when one night Bill steals a mysterious box with holes in only to discover a baby inside! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great book for young children starting school is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/products\/9780723273462\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStarting School by Janet and Allan Ahlberg\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The book encapsulates the nerves and apprehensions of children as they take those first few steps into school and education. For more books about starting school and dealing with emotions check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/positive-mental-wellbeing\"\u003ePositive Well-being page\u003c\/a\u003e. Our page is full of books for young and old about looking after yourself and helping to keep your mind healthy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllan Ahlberg Collections \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere at Books2door, we some lovely collections of Allan Ahlberg books. By buying them in a collection you are buying them at a lower overall price, saving you money whilst still being able to enjoy the books you love. A great Ahlberg collection is our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/products\/funnybones-8-books-collection-by-allan-ahlberg\"\u003eFunnyBones 8 Books Collection\u003c\/a\u003e, these books are wonderful picture books for your little ones. Ideal for getting in to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/halloween\"\u003eHalloween\u003c\/a\u003e spirit but also great to read together all year round. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/files\/02_funnybones_sban_1_480x480.jpg?v=1665669625\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother fantastic box set is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/products\/happy-families-collection-10-books-set-in-a-bag-ages-5-7-paperback-allan-ahlberg\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHappy Families by by Allan Ahlberg 10 Books Collection Set\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. With a whopping ten books included in this collection you and your family will get hours of entertainment from them. With stories like \u003cem\u003eMr Biff the Boxer, Mrs Vole the Vet\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMr Tick the Teacher\u003c\/em\u003e there is a story to suit all interests and moods. Both of these book sets are illustrated by André Amstutz which fit perfectly with Ahlberg’s hilarious stories and brilliant characters. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more picture books check out our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/picture-books\"\u003ePicture Books\u003c\/a\u003e range, and for books aimed for this specific age range check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/0-5\"\u003e0-5 years books\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"funnybones-8-books-collection-by-allan-ahlberg","title":"FunnyBones 8 Books Collection By Allan Ahlberg - Ages 3-5 - Paperback","description":"\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NPp7KWSRGS8?si=zF7s3ogdiPfp25oQ\" height=\"169\" width=\"300\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Bumps in the Night\u003cbr\u003e2. Dinosaur Dreams\u003cbr\u003e3. Give the Dog a Bone\u003cbr\u003e4. Mystery Tour\u003cbr\u003e5. Skeleton Crew\u003cbr\u003e6. The Black Cat\u003cbr\u003e7. The Ghost Train\u003cbr\u003e8. The Pet Shop\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pet Shop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a dark dark street ,There is a dark dark house . . .\u003cbr\u003eIn this FUNNYBONES story, the big skeleton and the little skeleton are fed up with the dog skeleton and decide to swap him at the pet shop. They start off with a goldfish but soon get tired of him and swap him for a parrot - but soon they get bored of him too . . . Eventually the pet shop owner gives them a box to take home with a surprise pet inside. What do you think it will be?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ghost Train\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe Ghost Train is one of the titles in Allan Ahlberg's iconic children's picture book series about skeletons, Funnybones. Despite being set in a dark dark house, this brightly coloured book is perfect for early readers!\u003cbr\u003e\"Whoo-ooo-ooo!\" It's midnight at the station and the three skeletons climb aboard the ghost train for a spooky ride. But they discover something even more scary! 'By far our best writer for the young' - Daily Telegraph\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Black Cat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a dark dark street ,There is a dark dark house . . .\u003cbr\u003eIn this FUNNYBONES story, the skeletons go sledging - WHEE! - and crashing - BANG!\u003cbr\u003eThey can't see their bones in the white snow but they can see a black cat . . . until she slips into their dark, dark cellar .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkeleton Crew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSkeleton Crew is one of the titles in Allan Ahlberg's iconic children's picture book series about skeletons, Funnybones. Despite being set in a dark dark house, this brightly coloured book is perfect for early readers!\u003cbr\u003e\"Zzz!\" The three skeletons enjoy a holiday on-board their little boat. But one night - \"Yo-ho-ho\" - the pirates come and put them out to sea on a tiny raft, launching them on an oceanful of new adventures.\u003cbr\u003e'By far our best writer for the young' - Daily Telegraph\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMystery Tour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMystery Tour is one of the titles in Allan Ahlberg's iconic children's picture book series about skeletons, Funnybones. Despite being set in a dark dark house, this brightly coloured book is perfect for early readers!\u003cbr\u003eOne dark dark night the three skeletons go driving and solve six mysteries. Lots of things look and sound mysterious in the dark but the last mystery is the most important of all - if they don't solve it, they can't go home!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGive the Dog a Bone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGive the Dog a Bone is one of the titles in Allan Ahlberg's iconic children's picture book series about skeletons, Funnybones. Despite being set in a dark dark house, this brightly coloured book is perfect for early readers!\u003cbr\u003eThe dog skeleton is falling apart - bits of him are dropping off - bone by bone! Who will pick up the pieces and put him back together again?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDinosaur Dreams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDinosaur Dreams is one of the titles in Allan Ahlberg's iconic children's picture book series about skeletons, Funnybones. Despite being set in a dark dark house, this brightly coloured book is perfect for early readers!\u003cbr\u003eThe big skeleton and the little skeleton are being chased by dinosaurs . . . in their dreams! Luckily dogs can dream too - and save the day.\u003cbr\u003e'There can be few families in the British Isles who do not possess at least one well-thumbed Ahlberg' - Independent on Sunday\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBumps in the Night\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBumps in the Night is one of the titles in Allan Ahlberg's iconic children's picture book series about skeletons, Funnybones. Despite being set in a dark dark house, this brightly coloured book is perfect for early readers!\u003cbr\u003eNo matter where they are, the two skeletons keep going bump in the night - clonk!\u003cbr\u003eThere's only one thing to do: \"Send for Doctor Bones!\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMystery Tour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMystery Tour is one of the titles in Allan Ahlberg's iconic children's picture book series about skeletons, Funnybones. Despite being set in a dark dark house, this brightly coloured book is perfect for early readers!\u003cbr\u003eOne dark dark night the three skeletons go driving and solve six mysteries. Lots of things look and sound mysterious in the dark but the last mystery is the most important of all - if they don't solve it, they can't go home!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9789526526928\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Puffin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31935048613987,"sku":"B2D1025","price":18.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/files\/thumbnail_2bb72d90-fb38-4ee0-a68c-9ae40b75e63b.jpg?v=1699142635"},{"product_id":"happy-families-collection-10-books-set-in-a-bag-ages-5-7-paperback-allan-ahlberg","title":"Happy Families by Allan Ahlberg 10 Books Collection Set - Ages 5-7 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sDDptK1Qnbo?rel=0\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllan Ahlberg brings together a brilliant 10 book collection in the Happy Families Set. This set contains 10 classic stories including Mr Tick the Teacher, Mr Biff the Boxer, Mrs Lather's Laundry and many more fantastic stories to enjoy. Children aged 5-7 will love reading these stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in the set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n1. Mr Biff the Boxer\u003cbr\u003e2. Master Track's Train\u003cbr\u003e3. Miss Dirt the Dustman's Daughter\u003cbr\u003e4. Mr Creep the Cook\u003cbr\u003e5. Mrs Vole the Vet\u003cbr\u003e6. Mrs Wobble the Waitress\u003cbr\u003e7. Miss Jump the Jockey\u003cbr\u003e8. Master Money the Millionaire\u003cbr\u003e9. Mrs Lather's Laundry\u003cbr\u003e10. Mr Tick the Teacher\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMr Biff the Boxer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaster Track's Train\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere 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!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiss Dirt the Dustman's Daughter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDaisy 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMr Creep the Cook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMr 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\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMrs Vole the Vet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMrs Vole the vet has one son, three daughters, three cats, four dogs and no husband. She works day and night curing rabbits and leopards and hamsters and elephants and every animal in between. But her children think she deserves some attention too, so they decide to help her find a boyfriend . 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMrs Wobble the Waitress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA brand new, bigger, edition of an Ahlberg Happy Families classic. Mrs Wobble LOVES her job as a waitress but, oh dear, there's one big problem - she wobbles!! And when she wibbles and wobbles and drops jelly everywhere, it's time for a new job! Luckily, Mr Wobble, and all the Wobble children have a cunning plan . . .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 Mr Biff the Boxer, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiss Jump the Jockey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMiss Jump the Jockey is a hilarious picture book by Allan Ahlberg, illustrated by Andre Amstutz. Miss Josie Jump the jockey can't wait to gallop in a race like her mum, her brother and even her grandma, but everyone says she's too young. But then grandma's horse gets a sore throat and Jimmy Jump gets a splinter in his bottom so she might get her chance at last... 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. Look out for other hilarious Happy Familiies books!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaster Money the Millionaire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaster 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!.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMrs Lather's Laundry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA classic Happy Families story written by Allan Ahlberg and illustrated by Andre Amstutz Mrs Lather is getting quite worked up in her laundry. She hates washing socks, she hates washing vests, she really doesn't much like washing trousers or dresses either. But her job gets rather more difficult when her customers start bringing in more unusual washing loads ...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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMr Tick the Teacher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the classic Happy Families stories written by Allan Ahlberg and illustrated by Faith Jaques. Mr Tick loves teaching his six children at their little school. But then they hear news that all small schools must close, so Mr Tick starts teaching some rather unusual lessons - in how to trick stern school inspectors. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9780141374888\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31935094718563,"sku":"B2D0342","price":16.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/B2D3026-ReadWithOxfordStage4BiffChip_Kipper16Books-Thumbnail.jpg?v=1622032810"},{"product_id":"9780140314120","title":"The Ha Ha Bonk Book","description":"The Ha Ha Bonk Book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg is jam-packed with brilliant jokes!This Young Puffin joke book is full of good jokes to tell your dad, mum, your baby brother, your teacher and anybody else you can think of, such as: What goes ha ha bonk? A man laughing his head off.   andWhat goes 99 bonk? A centipede with a wooden legandWhat goes putt, putt, putt, putt, putt, putt, putt, putt?A bad golferand lots more besides. . . Allan Ahlberg - a former teacher, postman, plumber's mate and gravedigger - is in the super-league of children's writers with sales exceeding 17 million and library borrowings of 13 million. In collaboration with his late wife, Janet, he has published many enduring titles, among them Each Peach Pear Plum, Peepo!, Burglar Bill and The Jolly Postman. In addition he has written novels, collections of stories, sets of easy-readers and joke books.\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9780140314120\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Children's UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33165701087331,"sku":"9780140314120","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/popular-titles-the-ha-ha-bonk-book-1.jpg?v=1633983608"},{"product_id":"9780140314946","title":"Please Mrs Butler","description":"This witty collection of school poems by Allan Ahlberg, has a cover refresh for a whole new generation of school children to take to its heart. It is full of typical classroom events that will be recognized and enjoyed by everyone - from never-ending projects, reading tests, quarrels, making-up, excuses and 'Please, Sir, it isn't fair', Please Mrs Butler accurately portrays everyday primary school life. Fritz Wegner's line drawings beautifully complement the hilarious and poignant verses.   Praise for Please Mrs Butler:'Hilarious and poignant school verses about primary school life. A real winner' - Guardian'Clever, funny and nostalgic, the collection is a delight' - Sunday TimesPLEASE MRS BUTLER - The most important 20th-century children's poetry book' - Books for Keeps poll\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9780140314946\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Children's UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33165701120099,"sku":"9780140314946","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/popular-titles-please-mrs-butler-1.jpg?v=1633972748"},{"product_id":"9780140328240","title":"Heard it in the Playground","description":"For schools everywhere - a poetry treat for all fans of PLEASE MRS BUTLER!Meet Billy McBone and the Mad Professor's Daughter, be amazed by the Longest Kiss Contest, shed a tear for the Boy Without a Name and - if you're a stressed teacher - sing the Mrs Butler Blues. Allan Ahlberg's collection of poems and songs paint a funny and accurate portrait of primary school life, with highly appealing and atmospheric illustrations by Fritz Wegner.\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9780140328240\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Children's UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33165701939299,"sku":"9780140328240","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/popular-titles-heard-it-in-the-playground-1.jpg?v=1604804056"},{"product_id":"9780140565812","title":"Funnybones by Allan Ahlberg","description":"IN THE DARK DARK STREETTHERE WAS A DARK DARK HOUSE. IN THE DARK DARK HOUSE, THERE WAS A DARK DARK STAIRCASE. The Halloween classic!The very first book in the beloved Funnybones stories, created by children's book superstars Janet and Allan Ahlberg. Meet the skeletons (a big skeleton and a little skeleton and a dog skeleton) and dive into the wonderful world of dark, dark cellars and skeleton animals in this joyful and hilarious read. Young readers will adore this playful story, packed with delightful illustrations. Allan Ahlberg has published over 100 children's books and with his late wife Janet, created many award-winning children's picture books. The Ahlbergs' books are nursery bookshelf standards and have been the recipient of worldwide acclaim and awards, including the Kate Greenaway Medal.; 32 pages; Published: 30\/09\/1999\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9780140565812\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Children's UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33165702430819,"sku":"9780140565812","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9780140565812.jpg?v=1652559835"},{"product_id":"9780141337425","title":"Peepo! (Board Book) by Allan Ahlberg","description":"PEEPO! has become a classic for babies and toddlers. It follows a baby through the day in a style full of wit, charm and ingenuity. A series of holes peeping through to the next page leads the child on to the next stage in the day, giving a hint of what is to come. An original books that has long delighted young children - and their parents! 'The best book ever published for babies' - Books for Your Children 'Surely no one - baby, child or adult - could fail to enjoy Peepo!' - Sunday Telegraph 'A book to last a lifetime . . . this is a perfect book for sharing' - Nursery World; 34 pages; Published: 29\/05\/1997\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9780141337425\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Children's UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33165704396899,"sku":"9780141337425","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9780141337425.jpg?v=1652563463"},{"product_id":"9780141379524","title":"Each Peach Pear Plum by Allan Ahlberg","description":"A beautiful brand new cased board book version of this classic picture book by the iconic Janet and Allan Ahlberg. Each Peach Pear Plum introduces characters from well-known nursery stories, such as the Three Bears, Mother Hubbard and Tom Thumb, and encourages children to participate and to find the characters hidden in the pictures. The text, with its strong rhyme and rhythm, is perfect to read aloud to very young children, while the game of 'I Spy' keeps children enthralled.; 34 pages; Published: 06\/04\/2017\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9780141379524\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Children's UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33165723074659,"sku":"9780141379524","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9780141379524.jpg?v=1652555310"},{"product_id":"9780723273462","title":"Starting School by Allan Ahlberg","description":"Are you starting school? 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This is a book that you'll want to read again and again - far beyond the last day of the school year.; 32 pages; Published: 04\/07\/2013\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9780723273462\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Children's UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33165874495587,"sku":"9780723273462","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9780723273462.jpg?v=1652555563"},{"product_id":"9780140565843","title":"Cops and Robbers","description":"This is a new Puffin edition of Allan Ahlberg's best-selling Cops and Robbers classic picture book, with a brand new cover! The robbers of London town plan a desperate crime one Christmas Eve - to steal all the toys they can lay their hands on! Fortunately, the robbers meet their match in brave office Pugh who leaps into action and arrests the villains - all except Grandma Swagg who manages to get away.   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Despite being set in a dark dark house, this brightly coloured book is perfect for early readers!\"Zzz!\" The three skeletons enjoy a holiday on-board their little boat. But one night - \"Yo-ho-ho\" - the pirates come and put them out to sea on a tiny raft, launching them on an oceanful of new adventures. 'By far our best writer for the young' - Daily TelegraphAllan Ahlberg has published over 100 children's books and with his late wife Janet, created many award-winning children's picture books, including Peepo!, Each Peach Pear Plum and the Kate Greenaway Medal winning The Jolly Postman. Other titles in the Funnybones series include Funnybones, The Ghost Train, The Black Cat, The Pet Shop, Bumps in the Night, Dinosaur Dreams, Mystery Tour, Give the Dog a Bone and A Brilliant Bone Rattling Collection, all of which are available from Puffin.\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9780140566833\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Children's UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37392457990323,"sku":"9780140566833","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/popular-titles-funnybones-skeleton-crew-1.jpg?v=1633957025"},{"product_id":"9780140566840","title":"Funnybones: Bumps in the Night","description":"Bumps in the Night is one of the titles in Allan Ahlberg's iconic children's picture book series about skeletons, Funnybones. Despite being set in a dark dark house, this brightly coloured book is perfect for early readers!No matter where they are, the two skeletons keep going bump in the night - clonk!There's only one thing to do: \"Send for Doctor Bones!\"'There can be few families in the British Isles who do not possess at least one well-thumbed Ahlberg' - Independent on SundayAllan Ahlberg has published over 100 children's books and with his late wife Janet, created such award-winning children's picture books, including Peepo!, Each Peach Pear Plum and the Kate Greenaway Medal winning The Jolly Postman. Other titles in the Funnybones series include Funnybones, Mystery Tour, The Ghost Train, The Pet Shop, The Black Cat, Dinosaur Dreams, Skeleton Crew, Give the Dog a Bone and A Brilliant Bone Rattling Collection, all of which are available from Puffin.\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9780140566840\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Children's UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37392458023091,"sku":"9780140566840","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/popular-titles-funnybones-bumps-in-the-night-1.jpg?v=1633957012"},{"product_id":"9780141359243","title":"Alison Hubble","description":"This is the story of Alison HubbleWho went to bed single . . .   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Every night (after eating his stolen fish and chips) he goes out to work... stealing things. But one day, Burglar Bill steals something very unexpected indeed! The Janet and Allan Ahlberg classic is the perfect bedtime story for all little readers everywhere. Allan Ahlberg has published over 100 children's books and with his late wife Janet, created many classics such as:The Jolly Postman Cops and RobbersFunnybonesEach Peach Pear PlumPeepo!; 32 pages; Published: 25\/01\/1979\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9780140503012\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Children's UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37392506519731,"sku":"9780140503012","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9780140503012.jpg?v=1652550701"},{"product_id":"9780141333571","title":"Funnybones: A Bone Rattling Collection","description":"A collection of the perennially popular Funny Bones books by Allan AhlbergCelebrate thirty years of Funnybones with the spooky A Brilliant Bone-rattling Collection which contains three stories from Allan Ahlberg's, iconic children's picture book series about skeletons: The Ghost Train, Bumps in the Night and Skeleton Crew. This collection is perfect for early readers!In this big big book with its bright bright colours there is a dark dark house and in that dark dark house in a dark dark cellar live some . . . skeletons!Allan Ahlberg has published over 100 children's books and with his late wife Janet, created many award-winning children's picture books. The Ahlbergs' books are nursery bookshelf standards and have been the recipient of worldwide acclaim and awards, including the Kate Greenaway Medal.   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They found his foot in the street but the rest of him ran off. Mr Purnell mourned for a while; Mrs Purnell offered to beat the motorcyclist up or at least wreck his bike. Then, lo and behold, a fortnight later back came Archie. Coronation year, 1953. The boys from the bottom pitch - a great soup of boys - play football. When the 'Coronation Cup' is proposed, they put their heads together, pool their pocket money and get a team up. There's no chance they'll win of course. They're just the odds and sods in Mr Cork's opinion. Besides, he'd go berserk if they did; menace them with his one good arm and pulverise their desks with his cricket stump. They'd be better off losing.   The Boyhood of Burglar Bill is the second in a sequence of stories in which Allan Ahlberg explores his own childhood. My Brother's Ghost, shortlisted for the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, was the first. 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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. In this bookWith 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 TimesAllan Ahlberg has published over 100 children's books and with his late wife Janet, created many award-winning children's picture books. The Baby's Catalogue was inspired by their daughter, Jessica. 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Peepo! is a modern classic that continues to delight generations of babies and toddlers and their parents. Look through the holes to spot details from the wonderful illustrations. Peepo! A perfect gift for new babies and parents, no home should be without a copy!Here's a little babyOne, two threeStanding in his cotWhat does he see?Peepo! has become a classic for babies and toddlers. It follows a baby through the day in a style full of wit, charm and ingenuity. A series of holes peeping through to the next page leads the child on to the next stage in the day, giving a hint of what is to come. Praise for Peepo!'The best book ever published for babies' - Books for Your Children'Surely no one - baby, child or adult - could fail to enjoy Peepo!' - Sunday Telegraph'A book to last a lifetime . . . this is a perfect book for sharing' - Nursery WorldAllan Ahlberg has published over 100 children's books and with his late wife Janet, created many award-winning children's picture books. 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