The Jolly Postman rides again with more real letters, and present, too, in his Christmas postbag.
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What could be more appropriate? The Jolly Postman (1986)- -cycling past ``the fast-eloping dish and spoon,'' a giant beanstalk, and King Cole's castle--delivers holiday letters and gifts addressed to ``Mr. H. Dumpty, Wincey Ward, Cock Robin Memorial Hospital''; the Gingerbread boy; and even ``Mister Wolf,'' found ``wolfing pies and sherry'' and sporting amiably with three pigs and the little red hen. All is reported in deft, jovial verse; six bound-in envelopes contain amusing missives- -cards, a picture puzzle (Humpty Dumpty, of course), a tiny pamphlet of a book, a picture letter (Granny's sound advice to R. Hood), and--for the postman--an accordion-style peep show. The illustrations are as charming as the text--even the postmarks are fun. Pure delight. (Picture book. 2+) -- Copyright ©1991, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
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Husband and wife team Allan and Janet Ahlberg created many popular picture books for young readers, including the Jolly Postman series and Each Peach Pear Plum, which was awarded the Kate Greenaway Medal for distinguished illustration in the UK.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By Edna Biel
Format:Hardcover
While doing some Christmas shopping for holiday books for my grand daughters, I came across this book. I bought it not really knowing what it was. I am so glad that it was one of the books I chose. Great illustrations, wonderful little greeting cards and other novel things to open that the postman delivers to Red Riding Hood, Gingerbread Boy and others, tucked in pocket pages. The postman finally ends up with a visit to Santa. This book will be a repeat purchase by me as gifts for many children and "big kids" I know for years to come. It's different, clever and fun - A book that will become a tradition to read.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
Even though I am already eleven years old I am still obsessed with this book. It is funny and the pictures are marvelous. I plan on buying this book for Christmas. This book is for all ages. It is about a postman who goes around delivering mail. On each page there is a little pocket that contains a message/mail. I loved reading this book and I bet you will too.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By D. Mason
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this for my daughter and later I bought it for friends' children. I'll probably search for it for my grandchildren too. You can probably guess that I like it! Buying for kids is such fun because you get the wow factor, and then you get to see whether they really take to it by reading/playing with it. Kids don't fib about this stuff, do they! I can report 100% success. The enthusiam they have for all the hidden messages, cards, games is so sweet. This truly is a gift that grows and grows on them.
Note - if you have to get a used one, verify all the bits are included. The book wouldn't work without those.
Note - if you have to get a used one, verify all the bits are included. The book wouldn't work without those.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
I LOVE this
I loved the Jolly Postman as a kid. The tiny newspapers and postcards! Ack. Too cute. My 5 year old loved this a Christmas and we spent several enjoyable evening going through the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Book Pig
5.0 out of 5 stars
Super cute
I used to nanny for a wealthy family while I was in college 20 years ago. The kids had this book, and I read it constantly. They loved it, and honestly so did I. Read more
Published 2 months ago by carino
5.0 out of 5 stars
a classic holiday book
This is a wonderful Christmas story that brought me back to my childhood. It is an exciting and interactive book for children with a variety of fun pages with exciting inserts.
Published 2 months ago by L
5.0 out of 5 stars
excellent
My husband and I were both letter carriers. One year a patron gifted my husband with this book. Our children were young and enjoyed it for many years. Read more
Published 3 months ago by raineydae
5.0 out of 5 stars
So much fun!!!
My 4-year-old daughter absolutely loves this book. What a wonderful Christmas gift! Actually, I should have given it to her for Thanksgiving so that she could enjoy it for the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by mom300
5.0 out of 5 stars
such a cute book
I got the Jolly Postman for my 8th birthday and I loved it. When I saw this book while browsing, I just couldn't help myself. It didn't disappoint. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Megan
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cute Sequal
This adorable followup to the classic "The Jolly Postman" shows the Postman delivering cards to his fairy tale friends on Christmas eve. Read more
Published 4 months ago by A.K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Must Own for a Children's Book Collection
My sister and I had this book back in the 90's, and they have since made it (and the original Jolly Postman book) slightly larger. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jeanie Nelson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Our Favoirte Book!
My youngest had these as a child - they were destroyed in the Hurricane and when he discovered this he was truly upset! They were his favorite! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Catherine A. Kenny
5.0 out of 5 stars
The cutest book ever!
It's a cute story...don't forget about your postman (technically postal carrier). Great surprises inside. There's even mail throughout the story that you get to open. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Reg
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