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The Jolly Postman, or Other People's Letters

by Allan Ahlberg · 1986

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Join the Jolly Postman as he goes on his rounds via bicycle, delivering mail to

Goldilocks, Cinderella, Jack's Giant, and other fairy-tale characters.

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Tucked into envelopes are actual letters for children to pluck out. Humorous and

engaging, this is the perfect read over a spot of tea. Ahhh!

Genre
fairy talefairy taleMore like thisLess of thishumorhumorMore like thisLess of thisfantasyfantasyMore like thisLess of this
Themes
childhoodchildhoodMore like thisLess of thiswriterswritersMore like thisLess of thisanimalsanimalsMore like thisLess of thisChristmasChristmasMore like thisLess of this
Mood
nostalgianostalgiaMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrenspicture books
Length
short · 29 pages
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epistolaryepistolaryMore like thisLess of thisrhymingrhymingMore like thisLess of this

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