Books by Allan Ahlberg

Jeremiah sets off on a whimsical quest through the Dark Woods to find his grandmother's stolen tarts, meeting famous fai

For parents exploring themes of right and wrong, this charming story shows how unexpected family can lead to a change of

Join a curious baby on a delightful journey through a typical day, peeking through clever holes to discover the world. T

This classic rhyming I Spy book invites young children to find hidden Mother Goose and fairy tale characters within char

This gentle introduction to the first day of school follows a group of children as they meet their teacher, make friends

Dive into the funny, relatable world of children's poetry with Allan Ahlberg's observations on school, friendships, and

Dive into Allan Ahlberg's hilarious world of verse, featuring a girl who doubles, a man who fights crocodiles, and a mys

A proud teddy bear undergoes a series of humbling adventures and mishaps while searching for a place to truly belong and

Join a band of bumbling robbers as they plot to steal Christmas toys, only to be outsmarted by diligent police in this f

When a little girl wishes for a brother, she gets more than she bargained for: an enormous baby. This leads to a wild ad

Dive into a charming collection of poems and stories by Allan Ahlberg, where you'll explore school staffrooms, meet quir

This timeless board book invites young readers to play 'I spy' as they search for familiar fairy tale and nursery rhyme

When young Antonio is kidnapped by a band of outlaws, he must use his quick wit and imagination to spin a captivating ta

The eccentric Gaskitt family, led by Mrs. Gaskitt the taxi driver and Mr. Gaskitt, who wears every piece of clothing he

Join Michael, Hannah, and their baby brother as Grandma spins a whimsical tale of three children who shrink down and mak

Join the Jolly Postman on his route as he delivers actual letters, cards, and even a tiny book to famous fairy tale resi

Join the Jolly Postman as he delivers special Christmas cards to familiar fairy tale friends. Each page features a remov

Clara is waiting for her cat, Jack, to come home. But when many unexpected animal visitors arrive through the cat flap,

When a stray kitten joins the Burrell family, only David and his dog Billy sense something is terribly wrong. As the cat

Prepare to have your assumptions challenged in this witty chapter book that uncovers the "real" story behind a famous ri

Join Mrs. Harbottle in a humorous and heartwarming tale as she tries to save her cherished pig, Esmeralda, from her ex-h

A whimsical tale of a 19th-century English boy whose life changes forever when he catches a baby in his hat. This leads

A timid pencil draws a boy, a dog, and more to combat loneliness, but soon faces a big problem as its creations demand c

Banjo Cannon is ready for his sausage dinner, but his meal has other plans. Follow Banjo on a wild, whimsical chase as h

Follow a baby blown away by the wind and the brave little boy who rescues her in this whimsical, rhyming adventure about

Nineteen whimsical poems by Allan Ahlberg invite young readers to ponder the universal truth that everyone, even sausage

Enjoy a classic Goldilocks retelling followed by six hilarious variations that put a clever, playful spin on the traditi

Follow a freshly baked loaf of bread as it is shared slice by slice with a family and their animal friends in this gentl

Discover the childhood of celebrated author Allan Ahlberg in this poignant memoir. Through prose, poetry, and illustrati

Alison Hubble goes to bed single and wakes up double, then keeps multiplying! This fantastically funny and clever pictur

When an elephant appears under the table, a family's day takes a hilariously unexpected turn. Soon, kangaroos, penguins,