The Jolly Postman or Other People's Letters by Janet Ahlberg

It would be suitable for Early Years, however it is unlikely that they would be able to read it all. 'The Jolly Pocket Postman' would be well-suited to a classroom in some ways. These letters are enclosed in envelopes within the book and can be taken out and read. Along the way he encounters many well-loved characters and delivers letters to them. The basic idea of 'The Jolly Pocket Postman' is that the reader follows The Jolly Postman on his rounds. This is still an excellent book, but for me it does not quite meet up to the extraordinary standards of the previous two.

Nonetheless the kinaesthetic learner would be intrigued by this book, and the characters encountered as well as the illustrations are charming. 'The Jolly Pocket Postman' was my least favourite of the books, perhaps because the 'pocket' nature of The Jolly Postman deprived the reader of the fantastic juxtaposition of the everyday and the fictional that is found in the other two books. Whilst it is true that even the youngest of readers should be exposed to rich vocabulary, I personally would avoid reading it with readers younger than five, simply owing to its length.īecause I loved the other two Jolly Postman books so much, I felt that I should read the final book in the set. Overall, a lovely, rich story which ought to be enjoyed by all school children. There is plenty of rich, extension vocabulary such as 'flabbergasted' and 'astonished'. 'Little Miss Moffat' and 'Mary, Mary, quite contrary') There are nursery rhymes which match to some of theses tales which could be sung in addition to a story time. There is reference throughout to traditional tales which could be explored at the teacher's discretion. The format has some lovely introductory rhyming couplets which could be discussed as a whole class.

It is jam packed with lots of sweet illustrations and little extras which I am sure would children love to explore independently. I have heard so many lovely reviews about this story book, and I can understand why! Below are some of the main reasons as to why I rate this book so highly.

The Jolly Postman or Other People's Letters by Janet Ahlberg