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The Jolly Christmas Postman (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Janet Ahlberg (Illustrator) "Once upon a Christmas Eve Just after it had snowed,..." (more)
Key Phrases: The Postman
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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. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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Fifteen years ago, long before anyone else thought of tucking actual letters and notes inside a book, Little, Brown published The Jolly Postman by Allan and Janet Ahlberg. This wonderful book gave children a chance to read letters sent from one fairy tale or Mother Goose character to another. Among the funny notes was one from Jack, who lolled on a sun-drenched island, thanking the Giant for the gold that let him afford such a nifty vacation. All this amusing correspondence was deftly illustrated and the book attracted hordes of eager readers.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Every child and young at heart should own this book., December 12, 2004
By Edna Biel (Jacksonville NC) - See all my reviews
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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.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Reading Center students ask for the information to buy it!, December 18, 2000
By "cattlin" (Sunbury, PA USA) - See all my reviews
Being a Reading Specialist working with at risk readers from first grade through fourth grade, any book that makes them want to read is a winner with me. My fourth graders wanted the information on how to find the book! The book also gave us a reason to review nursery rhymes without feeling that it is a "baby" thing for fourth graders to do.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Creative and Funny, November 24, 1999
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great teaching tool!
I'm a teacher and this is a great book to use around Christmas time to teach students about writing a letter. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Dinaris Zamudio

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book even after 10000 reads
My daughter and I have read this book almost every night since we bought it, sometimes twice a night. She's 3 and she loves it. Read more
Published 10 months ago by S. Geiken

4.0 out of 5 stars Brought back childhood memories
I purchased this book for my daughter because I remembered reading it in the elementary school library. Read more
Published 10 months ago by E. Litvinchuk

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific book, but advanced for toddlers
A co-worker of mine got this book and I was entranced. It's a different kind of book in that tells a story while including interesting goodies in all the mail the characters... Read more
Published 10 months ago by J. Thomas

5.0 out of 5 stars I bought it when I was young, and now read it to my daughter
I can't say how much I loved the Jolly Postman books when I was young. I remember saving my money up to buy both the books. Read more
Published 11 months ago by acire

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST-HAVE in every child's library!
I have owned this book for over 10 years and it thrills every child I've shared it with from ages 3-7! Read more
Published 11 months ago by Nana319

5.0 out of 5 stars I've bought 8 of these over the past 20 years!
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! Read more
Published 16 months ago by D. Mason

5.0 out of 5 stars Interactive fun book for children.
Simply one of the best holiday books for children! Interactive, which makes it very fun for kids. My kids were given this book when they were little (they're both in college... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Anonymous

5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas Cards!
If you liked the Jolly Postman, you will love this book too! It's all the fun of opening up your favorite fairy tale characters' mail with a Christmas theme! Read more
Published 22 months ago by silverarrow

4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of fun
This book is adoreable and great for anyone over age 4. When I read it with my son I realized that he doesn't know his fairy tales and nursery rhymes very well, so some of it was... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Jane Austin

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