{"product_id":"the-jolly-postman-2-books-collection-set-allan-ahlberg-ages-3-6-hardback","title":"The Jolly Postman 2 Books Collection Set by Allan Ahlberg - Ages 3-6 - Hardback Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Jolly Postman\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Jolly Christmas Postman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\n\nPublisher: Puffin\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 3-6 (Preschool-Kindergarten)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis charming two-book hardback collection unites Allan and Janet Ahlberg's timeless favorites, The Jolly Postman and The Jolly Christmas Postman. Both stories follow a cheerful mail carrier as he pedals through Fairy-Tale Land, delivering letters and postcards to familiar characters like Goldilocks, the Big Bad Wolf, and Cinderella. Each book contains real pull-out envelopes tucked into the pages, turning every read into an interactive adventure. Perfect for story time, classroom sharing, or curling up together at home, this set has delighted young readers and families for generations with its warmth, humor, and hands-on storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Jolly Postman, or Other People's Letters, introduced readers to a gentle, rhyming tale of a postman making his rounds through a world where nursery rhyme and fairy-tale characters live side by side. As he cycles from cottage to castle, he delivers six genuine envelopes containing letters, invitations, and postcards that children can slide out and read for themselves, including an apology from Goldilocks to the three bears and a solicitor's letter to the Big Bad Wolf. The playful blend of narrative and tangible mail turns every page-turn into a small discovery, encouraging kids to handle, open, and re-read the correspondence again and again.\n\nThe Jolly Christmas Postman carries the same beloved formula into the holiday season. It's Christmas Eve, and the postman is once more out delivering festive greetings across Fairy-Tale Land, this time bringing a card for Baby Bear, a get-well jigsaw for a poorly Humpty Dumpty, and a teasing game for Red Riding Hood from Mr. Wolf. Extra envelopes packed with seasonal surprises make it a natural addition to Christmas Eve traditions and winter reading lists. Together, these two picture books celebrate letter-writing, sequencing, and imaginative play, while Janet Ahlberg's detailed, warm illustrations bring every doorstep and fairy-tale cottage vividly to life. Sturdy hardback covers make this set well-suited to repeated handling by little hands, classroom libraries, and treasured family bookshelves for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine pull-out envelopes and letters in every book encourage hands-on, interactive reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo complete, classic picture books in durable hardback format built to last\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduces young readers to letter-writing, sequencing, and familiar fairy-tale characters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for read-aloud time, classroom story sessions, and holiday traditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeloved illustrations by Janet Ahlberg bring warmth and humor to every scene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful gift for birthdays, holidays, and building a child's home library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Jolly Postman — Follows a friendly mail carrier delivering letters and postcards to fairy-tale characters, with six real envelopes to open along the way.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Jolly Christmas Postman — Set on Christmas Eve, the postman delivers festive cards and surprises to the same beloved cast, with extra envelopes to unwrap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAllan Ahlberg is a celebrated British author who, alongside his late wife and illustrator Janet Ahlberg, created some of the best-loved picture books of the twentieth century. Before turning to writing, Allan worked as a postman, teacher, and in several other trades, experiences that later inspired The Jolly Postman itself. Janet Ahlberg's detailed, warm illustrations brought their shared stories to life, and the couple's collaborations, including Each Peach Pear Plum, won multiple Kate Greenaway Medals. Together, their work continues to be treasured by families and educators around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWith real letters to pull out and read, these two hardback classics turn story time into an interactive event. A wonderful choice for a birthday gift, stocking stuffer, or addition to a classroom library, this set brings storytelling, humor, and hands-on discovery together for young readers to enjoy again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allan Ahlberg and Janet Ahlberg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57111935746422,"sku":"MAN-PNG-U291050-9789124084035","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/the-jolly-postman-collection-allan-ahlberg-hardback.jpg?v=1785787573","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/the-jolly-postman-2-books-collection-set-allan-ahlberg-ages-3-6-hardback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}