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Letters to Anyone and Everyone [Hardcover]

Toon Tellegen (Author), Jessica Ahlberg (Illustrator), Martin Cleaver (Translator)
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Book Description

Publication Date: 26 Nov 2009
Discover a collection of extraordinary letters in this magical new volume of short stories. In Letters to Anyone and Everyone, Toon Tellegen depicts the correspondence between his animal characters and the world around them. These surreal and philosophical tales will capture the imaginations of readers everywhere. Perfectly complemented by Jessica Ahlberg’s delicate illustrations, these stories are intelligent, moving and funny.



‘Two twinkling gems….delicate, idiosyncratic…thoughtful and unusual… a delight for anyone lucky enough to read them’ - Booksellers Choice by Lindsey Stainer of Blackwells

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  • Hardcover: 156 pages
  • Publisher: Boxer Books (26 Nov 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1906250944
  • ISBN-13: 978-1906250942
  • Product Dimensions: 13.4 x 18.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 62,609 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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A fascinating and delicious treat for dreamy, introspective readers of all ages. (Books for Keeps )

A delightful and slightly off the wall collection. (Manchester Evening News )

About the Author

Toon Tellegen is one of Holland's most celebrated writers for both children and adults. He started his literary career as a poet, and began writing for children in the mid-1980s. In his dreamlike animal stories, Toon explores his fascination with the incomprehensible and unpredictable side of human behaviour. A G.P. for many years, he now writes full time from his home in Amsterdam.

Jessica Ahlberg, daughter of the acclaimed author/illustrator team, Janet and Allan Ahlberg, studied fine art at Winchester College and has gone on to illustrate several books for children. She likes, among other things, writing letters, looking at maps, reading books, doing DIY and making cakes. She lives in Brighton and loves walking by the sea and sometimes swimming in it.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Wow! Psychadelic or what? 20 Aug 2009
By Mr. Dk Hamm VINE™ VOICE
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Whimsical is not the word for this collection of letters between various animals. The whole thing is surreal.

It reads like a children's book but is obviously aimed at adults. I note that the author is Dutch. I wouldn't dream of suggesting that he has visited the cafes in Amsterdam before writing this but I'm sure that much of his material comes from the subconscious.

An entertaining read but not the sort of thing I would want to read on a regular basis.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Charming Tales 1 Aug 2009
By J. S. Bundy VINE™ VOICE
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This delightful book is a collection of letters sent between various animals and delivered with unerring accuracy by the wind.

The stories centre on friendships, emotions and relationships and in just a few paragraphs can paint an extremely vivid picture. My two favourites were Squirrels letter to his table and Penguins sad letters to all the creatures of the world.

I found my self thinking about The Little Prince as I read the book, not from any philosophical point of view but from the charming whimsical nature of the tales. Some of which are quite off the wall!

I think that one can also take away some good pointers in how to write or respond to a letter or gift, particularly if its a cake!

The review copy I was sent did not have the illustrations in it but judging from the dust jacket the finished product will have delightful pictures of all the animals as they write, that can only enhance the finally published book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Charming and surreal 27 July 2009
By Damaskcat HALL OF FAME TOP 50 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
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This is a charming book which children will love. Adults reading it to them will probably get something out of it as well as it can be read at several different levels.

There are short stories included as well as letters. The elephant wants to dance with the snail and the bear wants everyone to hold parties and invite him to them, but there must be lots of cakes especially honey cakes. I loved the story where the ant and the bear are at a party and the bear eats all the cake. The elephant is forever falling out of trees or off things even when he tries positive affirmations. The squirrel eventually finds a solution to the problem. The ant writes his memoirs and goes to sleep on top of a pile of letters sent by the squirrel.

In this fantasy world you have to be careful with letters because the wind picks them up and delivers them even if you've decided you don't want them sent. For an adult this is a quick read but I enjoyed it and found it worthwhile.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars ANOTHER EXCELLENT BOOK!!
This book by Toon Tellegen and illustrated by Jessica Ahlberg is just as OUTSTANDING as their other book, The Squirrel's Birthday and Other Parties!! Read more
Published on 28 April 2010 by Jan Livingston
3.0 out of 5 stars A bit funny, and a lot bizarre - Not for little kids
I quite like bizarre, imaginative things, but with this little book, Tellegen often strays too far down the line of magic realism and may have left many of his confused audience... Read more
Published on 18 April 2010 by K. Chase-Rahman
2.0 out of 5 stars Not a letter book for me
I love the idea of quirky little books, having some of the pooh ones I thought this mightbe similare.
However its a bit of a mish mash and lacks direction. Read more
Published on 22 Dec 2009 by pepemia
2.0 out of 5 stars Who is this written for?
An odd little book. Definitely Emperor's New Clothes syndrome, and remember that it's a child who shouts out "the Emperor has no clothes on!". Read more
Published on 30 Sep 2009 by Morena
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book - my one year old adores it
This is a beautiful litle book, apparently crammed with incredible illustrations, although the stories are quite weird for a childrens book. Read more
Published on 21 Sep 2009 by Jimbo
3.0 out of 5 stars Odd but enjoyable
Having read Squirrel's Birthday and Other Parties to my children, which they enjoyed very much, I decided to take a look at this book. Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2009 by Richard Kelly
5.0 out of 5 stars magical fables for the surreal of heart
If you loved "The Wind in the Willows" or "Alice in Wonderland", then I can tell you two things about yourself: One- you are unlikely to be a child. Read more
Published on 24 Aug 2009 by M. W. Hatfield
2.0 out of 5 stars I don't get it...
I selected this little book because I have 3 neices under the age of 6 and I was really curious and excited to see what they thought. Read more
Published on 20 Aug 2009 by Boof
4.0 out of 5 stars Bonkers, but bonkers in a good way.
Formatted as a series of letters, these short stories revolve around the
secret surreal lives of animals and objects. Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2009 by Mo
2.0 out of 5 stars Did I Miss Something?
I picked this book as I thought I would be able to read it to my daughter as the book claims to 'capture the imagination of children and adults alike'. Read more
Published on 14 Aug 2009 by Hayley Nichols
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