![]() ![]() They're books that have pages designed like envelopes that you can open and pull out adorable letters, puzzles, games, and other treats.Why did we love The Jolly Postman?įor those who have no idea what the Jolly Postman books are all about, three things: and the U.S., and nearly three decades later, copies are still on the top of lists for libraries. They've won all kinds of awards in both the U.K. The Jolly Postman, or Other People's Letters had two sequels: The Jolly Christmas Postman and The Jolly Pocket Postman, though the latter was published after Janet's tragic death from cancer. Maybe it's just something about being so British. ![]() Even today, the books don't feel even a tad dated, despite the most famous series being about mailing letters in the literal mail. This duo of writer and illustrator were ridiculously good at building stories and books - and yes, there's a difference - that both kids and parents would could obsess over. No one was making children's books back in the day like wife and husband Janet and Allan Ahlberg. ![]()
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