Starting School

"This is how the story begins... On a dark dark hill there was a dark dark town. In the dark dark town there was a dark dark street."Discover the classic children's story that has delighted generation after generation. A must-read for Halloween, discover the hilarious Funnybones stories. Packed with playful illustrations and easy-to-read text, discover this timeless bedtime story."Children will love poring over the contrasting illustrations while joining in with the repetition. A great book for sharing together" - Book TrustCan't get enough of the Funnybones skeletons? Discover:Funnybones: The Black CatThe Funnybones CollectionFunnybones: Dinosaur Dream

Peepo! is the much-loved picture book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg.<BR><BR>A timeless classic that continues to delight generations of babies and toddlers and their parents, Peepo! follows a baby through the day in a style full of wit, charm and ingenuity. <BR><BR>Look through the holes to spot details from the wonderful illustrations. <BR><BR>A perfect gift for new babies and parents, no home should be without a copy!<BR><BR>Here's a little baby<BR>One, two three<BR>Stands in his cot<BR>What does he see?<BR><BR>Praise for Peepo!<BR><BR>'The best book ever published for babies' - Books for Your Children<BR>'Surely no one - baby, child or adult - could fail to enjoy Peepo!' - Sunday Telegraph<BR>'A book to last a lifetime . . . this is a perfect book for sharing' - Nursery World

Discover the magical Christmas story that has delighted children for generations!<BR><BR>The Jolly Postman has a busy day ahead. It's Christmas Eve in Fairy-Tale Land and there's plenty of post for him to deliver!<BR><BR>There's a card for Baby Bear, a get-well jigsaw for Humpty Dumpty and even something for Red Riding Hood. But, can he deliver it all before Christmas?<BR><BR>Little hands will love opening the envelopes to read the post in this magical story, full of festive, fairy tale surprises!<BR><BR>Praise for The Jolly Christmas Postman:<BR><BR>Incorporating "The Jolly Christmas Postman" into our Christmas Book advent was a stroke of holiday magic for my family. This charming book, filled with interactive elements and familiar characters, brought joy and wonder to our festive season - 5 star reader review<BR><BR>Gorgeous book with envelopes inside containing little extras. Daughter still loves this book. Very charming. All kids should have a copy - 5 star reader review<BR><BR>Looking for more Ahlberg stories? <BR>Burglar Bill<BR>Starting School<BR>Peepo <BR>Funnybones

Janet and Allan Ahlberg's classic picture book, The Baby's Catalogue<BR><BR>The bestselling picture book The Baby's Catalogue by the iconic British husband and wife picture book team Janet and Allan Ahlberg, creators of Peepo!, is filled with easily recognizable objects - perfect for your baby or toddler!<BR><BR>Mums and Dads, breakfasts and bedtimes, pets and toys and prams and swings - and lots and lots of other fascinating things!<BR><BR>Allan 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. The Ahlbergs' books are nursery bookshelf standards and have been the recipient of worldwide acclaim and awards, including the Kate Greenaway Medal.<BR><BR>Look out for these other classics by Allan Ahlberg:<BR><BR>Burglar Bill; Cops and Robbers; Each Peach Pear Plum; The One and Only Two Heads; Son of a Gun; The Little Worm Book; Two Wheels Two Heads; Funny Bones; A Pair of Sinners; Happy Families; Peepo!; The Ha Ha Bonk Book; Help Your Child to Read; Ten in a Bed; Please mrs Butler; Daisy Chains; Yum Yum; Playmates; Foldaways; Woof; The Cinderella Show; The Jolly Postman; The Jolly Christmas Postman; The Jolly Pocket Postman; The Clothes Horse and Other Stories; The Mighty Slide; Starting School; Heard it in the Playground; The Bear Nobody Wanted; It was a Dark and Stormy Night; The Giant Baby; Baby Sleeps; Blue Buggy; Doll and Teddy; See the Rabbit; Please Mrs Butler; The Better Brown Stories; The Boyhood of Burglar Bill

Are you starting school? How exciting!<BR><BR>Following a number of children's first experiences, this picture book takes children right from their very first day to the end of the school year. This reassuring read will support even the most nervous school-starter, exploring each emotion, from fear to excitement, with care.<BR><BR>Ideal for starting conversations about any pre-school nerves, this timeless classic is packed with playful illustrations and easy to understand explanations.<BR><BR>Starting School, one more Janet and Allan Ahlberg book that gets everything right - The Guardian

Each Peach Pear Plum - the classic picture book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg.<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>In this book<BR>With your little eye,<BR>Take a look,<BR>And play 'I spy'<BR><BR>Praise for Each Peach Pear Plum:<BR><BR>'Deceptively simple. Each Peach Pear Plum is a work of genius' Elaine Moss<BR><BR>'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<BR><BR>'A charming, pictorial fantasia...a warm, sunny, delectable picture book' Brian Alderson, The Times<BR><BR>Allan 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. The Ahlbergs' books are nursery bookshelf standards and have been the recipient of worldwide acclaim and awards, including the Kate Greenaway Medal.<BR><BR>Look out for these other classics by Allan Ahlberg:<BR><BR>Burglar Bill; Cops and Robbers; The Baby's Catalogue; The One and Only Two Heads; Son of a Gun; The Little Worm Book; Two Wheels Two Heads; Funny Bones; A Pair of Sinners; Happy Families; Peepo!; The Ha Ha Bonk Book; Help Your Child to Read; Ten in a Bed; Please mrs Butler; Daisy Chains; Yum Yum; Playmates; Foldaways; Woof; The Cinderella Show; The Jolly Postman; The Jolly Christmas Postman; The Jolly Pocket Postman; The Clothes Horse and Other Stories; The Mighty Slide; Starting School; Heard it in the Playground; The Bear Nobody Wanted; It was a Dark and Stormy Night; The Giant Baby; Baby Sleeps; Blue Buggy; Doll and Teddy; See the Rabbit; Please Mrs Butler; The Better Brown Stories; The Boyhood of Burglar Bill