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The Jolly Postman (Hardcover)

by Janet Ahlberg (Author), Allan Ahlberg (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 48 pages
  • Publisher: Puffin; New Ed edition (31 Oct 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0670886246
  • ISBN-13: 978-0670886241
  • Product Dimensions: 26.4 x 19.8 x 1.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,150 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The Jolly Postman must surely be one of the most innovative and interactive books for young children. Accompany the Jolly Postman on his rounds as he delivers post to classic children's characters, all of which happily live within his delivery round. Meet the Three Bears, Cinderella (now happily married to her Prince Charming), Goldilocks and many more. The real magic in this book lies in the inclusion of actual and highly personalised post for each character--each tucked into a neat envelope between the pages of the book. Enjoy Goldilocks' "Sorry" letter to the Three Bears, a Postcard to the Giant from Jack and, most amusing of all, the writ issued to the Big Bad Wolf (still occupying Grandma's cottage) by lawyers acting on behalf of both Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs.

The story is told in charming verse to compliment this very active and unusual storybook. The Jolly Postman is a treasure for children aged 2 to 6 years old. --Victoria MacKenzie

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New, large-size edition of top-selling title - over 5 million copies of POSTMAN titles sold. The Jolly Postman delivers cards and letters to various fairy-tale characters. He has a letter of apology for the three bears from Goldilocks, a postcard from Jack for the giant, a solicitor's letter on behalf of Little Red Riding-Hood for the wolf who ate grandma, and so on. There are six envelopes in the book, each containing letters, cards, etc.

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55 of 55 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A jolly good read, 8 Feb 2004
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One of my favourite things about The Jolly Postman, as the subtitle of ‘Or, Other People’s Letters’ suggests, is that it really IS as if you were sneakily peeking at an assortment of letters addressed to others. This splendid children’s book follows the Postman of a fairy-tale land, as he spends a busy day delivering mail to well-known characters from stories. The book is set out in the following format: one page contains a beautiful colour illustration of the character(s) involved, and the other page is an envelope, which the reader can open to reveal a letter. The rhymes are short yet humorous, and useful for children that are learning to read to practise their skills. An example of one of the verses is:
“So the witch read the letter
With a cackle of glee
While the Postman read the paper
But LEFT his tea. (It was green!)”

The envelopes are all different, and the decision of the authors to include a wide variety of letters (formal and friendly) is nothing short of ingenious. Each envelope displays the name and address of a character, and a stamp and postmark for added authenticity. The giant (of Jack and the Beanstalk) for instance, receives a postcard in an airmail envelope, from Jack. The wicked witch receives a brilliantly amusing catalogue from Hobgoblin Witch Supplies, Goldilocks gets a birthday card (with a one pound note inside), and Cinderella is delivered a charming mini-book of her life from a publisher.

The Jolly Postman is truly one of the most inspired children’s books I have ever had the good fortune to come across, and anyone who has enjoyed it like me may also like to track down the two other books in the same series, ‘The Jolly Pocket Postman’ and ‘The Jolly Christmas Postman’ (both of which are superb).

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The best childrens book around!, 28 Nov 2002
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This review is from: The Jolly Postman: Or, Other People's Letters (Hardcover)
I myself had a copy of this book when I was a child and it is one that kept me amused for hours on end. The story is very well constructed and flows well, one that will keep even adults intrested. One of the highlights though is to be able to read the letters that the postman delivers to all our favorite fairy tale characters. I was actually coming on Amazon to buy it again as I have sadly lost my copy and would like to read it again! If you are looking for the perfect thing to keep your children amused, buy this!
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A children's (and adults') classic, 15 Jan 2004
Every family should have this book. The Ahlbergs have come up with a book which which is a joy for children to read but also appeals to adults with its dry wit. The whole concept is fun and innovative - my 4 year old son loves the illustrations and getting out the letters although much of the hunour goes over his head! We need more books like this!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaining!
Bought this book as my (four year old) son's school were doing it as their Book Week book. I'd never come across it before (too old - published 1986 and I'm 38!). Read more
Published 19 days ago by Eleanor Pinsent

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have book for every child
This is a fantastic, timeless classic full of surprises! I purchased it as my son's class were working on a play based on the book. Read more
Published 1 month ago by C. Clark

5.0 out of 5 stars The Jolly Postman
This a delightful book where the postman delivers
letters to various fairytale characters.
Each letter is in an envelope and able to
be taken out and read too... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. H. N. Robinson

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
The whole jolly postman series is beautifully written and illustrated. Very popular with the two generations that we have read it to.
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. J. A. Ball

4.0 out of 5 stars My class love this book
I used this book with my class of 5 year olds when learning about how to write a letter and address an envelope. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Scottish Girl

5.0 out of 5 stars jolly postman Happy chidren
This idea for classic story telling is a winner with young children, a book i have read and read again both to my own chrildren and lately to my grand children. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. L. Shone

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply wonderful!!!!
I read this book for two children I was babysitting on Saturday night. I think I enjoyed it more than them! What a fab idea, perfectly written and illustrated. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mazza

5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME!
Read this book as a child - it was a true favourite of all the family! Still love it now (at university!)
Published 12 months ago by J. Morgan

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book!
Lovely book. Great pictures. Our children love it.
It is one of my favourites.
Published 18 months ago by P. T. Wahlberg

4.0 out of 5 stars Grown into it.
I bought this a few months back but my boy never really got into it until now : he is 3 1/2. The rhyming story is OK, as is the gift set but the hook is obviously the letters... Read more
Published 20 months ago by TG

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