Written by: Allan Ahlberg
Illustrated by: Janet Ahlberg
Published by: Heinemann, 1986
ISBN: 9780316126441
This is a cute little story about a postman who goes to different fairy tale characters houses to deliver letters. He runs into many familiar faces including the three bears, the giant, the wolf, and many more! Each letter that he delivers comes in an envelope and can actually be taken out like a real letter! There are written notes, birthday cards, postcards and plenty of other mail items!
I love this book. I am a little biased because it was one of my favorite books growing up but that does not change the fact that it is great! This book is so cute because it takes a familiar concept like different fairy tales and gives them a fun twist. This book is a great way to introduce children to the concept of getting and sending letters. The fact that the letters can be taken out of the envelopes is probably my favorite part. The problem is that sometimes the letters can get lost if the book is used enough. The good news is that the letters are just added in so the book can still be read without them (just not as fun). The pictures in the book are great and the use of space works really well in this book.
I give this book a 5 out of 5 because honestly, I think it is great even now as an adult! Great quality, great pictures, and still interactive! Definitely one to keep in your classroom and in your home.
I really enjoyed looking at this book when you brought it to class. I thought that it was awesome that each letter came out of an envelop and was different. Children would love a book like this because there is so much going on.
ReplyDeleteI have a copy of this one too. Is it from England originally? The title just screams British to me.
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