Janet and Allan Ahlberg

The team of Janet and Allan Ahlberg have written many books. The Jolly Postman and The Christmas Jolly Postman have been very popular in recent years. These books have many nursery rhymes and folk tale characters as stars. The humor in these two books appeals to both kids and adults.

I love Each Peach, Pear, Plum. That book has nursery rhyme, folktale characters and an I Spy Game as well.

Perhaps you could write a story about your favorite nursery rhyme character.

If you're interested in the artistic side of the Jolly Postman's job, the US Postal Service has some great-looking stamps at their Stamps On-line site. They have a kids online magazine to visit too.

A story is posted here that Mr. Ahlberg started and you can finish.

Here is a site showing how some 5th grade students were inspired by The Jolly Postman to use their imaginations to write their own stories. I suggest you start with The Jolly Postcow

Here's more information about Janet and Allan Ahlberg.

Heard It On The Playground and Please Mrs. Butler are poetry books by Allan Ahlberg. This site is mostly a review for teachers but it has activities for kids too.

Here are some books by Janet and Allan Ahlberg