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“The Jolly Christmas Postman -Allan and Janet Ahlberg
JudithG wrote this review 2 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 stars
The Christmas Postman is a spin-off of the original Jolly Postman book. Both books concern a postman making his rounds on a bicycle through an unusual English village. This village is inhabited by fairy tale and nursery rhyme characters. The postman has Christmas mail to deliver to the likes of Baby Bear, The Big Bad Wolf, The Gingerbread Man, and Santa himself. Each time the postman makes a delivery, the actual item can be removed from an envelope page included in the book. This is one of the best book/toy combinations that I’ve seen. Even though there is a small puzzle and a folded paper board game inside this book, the toys do not overwhelm the literary content. The intricate hidden details of the book are delightful. It’s great just to sit and discuss the pictures.
I’ve found that even children with limited English or experience of books enjoy this one, but those who are very familiar with fairy tales and nursery rhymes are better able to appreciate it. There are lots of little items to examine and touch so the book works better for 4 year-olds and older.”
“The perfect holiday read!”
Kelsey wrote this review Tuesday, April 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“From Britan. Lots of fun. The postman delivers letters and cards to fairy tale characters. My daughter and I created a version of our own after reading this and had a terrific time.”
Jean L wrote this review Tuesday, June 24 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“ 'Once upon a Christmas Eve, / Just after it had snowed, / The Jolly Postman (him again!) / Came down the jolly road'. This was the very first read-aloud book for my younger daughter Teresa at bedtime. We spent a few weeks reading and laughing with this jolly postman adventures throughout some classic children tales. Teresa was totally delighted by Jolly Postman who delives letters -the mail is in true-like pocket envelopes- to Red Riding Hood, from Mr Wolf, Humpty Dumpty's puzzle and to Gingerbread Boy. The rhymes are delicious and the drawings stunning. ”
Elisabeth B wrote this review Monday, February 4 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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