About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts playing with words or asking those delightfully impossible questions about how the world works. It is the perfect antidote to literal thinking, turning common phrases into magical realities. Through six whimsical stories, Allan Ahlberg explores a world where a 'clothes horse' is a literal horse made of laundry and 'the night' is something that must be put away in a trunk each morning. This collection is a masterclass in imagination, using gentle humor and folk-tale logic to build a child's vocabulary and abstract thinking skills. Ideally suited for children aged 6 to 9, it bridges the gap between simple picture books and more complex fairy tales. It is a wonderful choice for parents who want to foster a sense of wonder and encourage their children to see the extraordinary hidden within the ordinary objects of their daily lives.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and safe for all audiences. There are no depictions of death or trauma. The stories are rooted in wonder and gentle absurdity.
Ideal Reader
A 7-year-old dreamer who loves wordplay and 'what if' scenarios. It is perfect for the child who enjoys Roald Dahl but needs something shorter and more rhythmic, or a student who is just beginning to understand idioms and metaphors.
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