Book # 10 The Jolly Christmas Postman by Janet and Allan Ahlberg
Book #10 Reveal: The Jolly Christmas Postman by Janet & Allan Ahlberg
Get ready for a delightful delivery—our tenth book of the season is The Jolly Christmas Postman! This charming, interactive story follows the cheerful postman as he delivers holiday letters and surprises to beloved fairy-tale characters. Each stop includes real, miniature letters, postcards, games, and tiny treasures tucked inside envelopes. Kids are instantly pulled into the magic, feeling as though they’re part of the postman’s merry route.
A Bit About the Creators:
Janet and Allan Ahlberg, the beloved husband-and-wife team behind many childhood classics, are known for their clever storytelling, gentle humor, and playful, interactive illustrations. Their books often invite children to explore, peek, lift, and discover—which makes The Jolly Christmas Postman such a joyful holiday read.
Why This Book was Chosen
I chose this book because it sparks imagination in such a hands-on way. Kids love mail of any kind, and this story lets them open, read, and explore right alongside the postman. It’s festive, whimsical, and full of creative surprises that make reading feel like a true adventure.
Activities for Children of All Ages:
Young Kids/Early Elementary: Create and decorate your own holiday letter or postcard to a fairy-tale character. Add stickers, stamps, or drawings, then “deliver” it around the classroom or home.
Early Elementary: Make a simple envelope from folded paper, just like in the book, and write a short Christmas wish or message to someone special.
Late Elementary: Design your own miniature mail kit—letters, postcards, or tiny games—just like the ones in the story. You can even give it as a gift to someone who lives far away so you can be pen pals, and write to each other.
Whether you’re crafting letters, imagining snowy deliveries, or creating your own postal surprises, The Jolly Christmas Postman is a festive reminder that kindness and creativity are gifts worth sharing. This book is truly one of my favorites, I love interactive books. The next book talk about interactive you will want to get up and dance while you read and listen to the music from this magical land.