Books like The Mighty Slide
Award winning
The Jolly Christmas Postman
Allan Ahlberg, Janet Ahlberg, 1991
32 pages
Why to read
Interactive story enhances engagement and literacy skills.
Festive theme fosters holiday spirit and joy.
Incorporates familiar fairy tale characters for relatability.
Encourages post-reading discussions and creativity.
The Jolly Christmas Postman
Allan Ahlberg, Janet Ahlberg, 1991
Half a Pig
Allan Ahlberg, 2004
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative enhances cognitive and language skills.
Fosters creativity through quirky and humorous storytelling.
Encourages analytical thinking with puzzle-like scenarios.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading enjoyment.
Half a Pig
Allan Ahlberg, 2004
Award winning
The Children at Play
Allan Ahlberg, 2007
32 pages
Why to read
Engages children with fun, interactive play-themed stories.
Encourages creativity and imagination in young minds.
Supports developmental milestones through playful narratives.
Fosters bonding during family reading time.
The Children at Play
Allan Ahlberg, 2007
Award winning
Funnybones
Allan Ahlberg, Janet Ahlberg, 1980
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging, humorous narrative enhances children’s reading interest.
Friendly skeleton characters foster emotional connections.
Simple language supports early literacy development.
Encourages creativity through playful, spooky adventures.
Funnybones
Allan Ahlberg, Janet Ahlberg, 1980
Alison Hubble
Allan Ahlberg, 2016
32 pages
Why to read
Delightfully quirky tale, stimulates creative imagination.
Engages children with rhymes, enhances language skills.
Encourages counting, mathematical thinking subtly introduced.
Fun, laugh-out-loud story, perfect for family reading.
Alison Hubble
Allan Ahlberg, 2016
Award winning
Son of a Gun
Allan Ahlberg, Allan Alhberg, Janet Ahlberg, 1989
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging, action-packed storyline captures young readers' imagination.
Promotes values of bravery and problem-solving.
Illustrations enhance understanding and engagement.
Encourages parent-child discussions about courage and ethics.
Son of a Gun
Allan Ahlberg, Allan Alhberg, Janet Ahlberg, 1989
Award winning
Mr. Tick the Teacher (Happy Families)
Allan Ahlberg, 1980
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging story about school life and adventures.
Teaches valuable lessons on cooperation and empathy.
Enhances vocabulary and encourages creative thinking.
Ideal for family reading, fostering discussion and bonding.
Mr. Tick the Teacher (Happy Families)
Allan Ahlberg, 1980
Award winning
The Man Who Wore All His Clothes
Allan Ahlberg, 2001
80 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery captivates young readers' attention.
Illustrations enhance storytelling, sparking visual interest.
Encourages deductive reasoning and curiosity.
Humorous narrative fosters a love for reading.
