{"title":"Allan Ahlberg","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"under-the-table-allan-ahlberg-hardcover","title":"Under the Table -- Allan Ahlberg, Hardcover","description":"\u003cb\u003eNothing is what it seems--and anything can happen--when the hilarious team of Allan Ahlberg and Bruce Ingman sneak a peek under the table.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat do you do when you're having an ordinary day, only to discover there's a big gray elephant (named Nathaniel) under the table? Why, you get him to help you wash the car! And the kangaroo (named Abigail) that appears under that same table can help bring in groceries. But when there are penguins in the fridge, the forks and knives are running around, and the salt and ketchup are acting up, there is only one thing to do: pack everyone in the camper and go on vacation! With a wink and a nod, Allan Ahlberg and Bruce Ingman reunite for another wry, comical, zany adventure starring the family introduced in \u003ci\u003eThe Runaway Dinner\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Pencil.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Allan Ahlberg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Candlewick Press (MA)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/02\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781536231519\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2024 pg. 59\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2024 pg. 55\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/15\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAllan Ahlberg\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of many books for children, including \u003ci\u003eThe Runaway Dinner\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePreviously\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Pencil, \u003c\/i\u003e all illustrated by Bruce Ingman. In a starred review, \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003ecalled \u003ci\u003eThe Pencil \u003c\/i\u003e\"clever and suspenseful . . . a surefire delight.\" Allan Ahlberg lives in England. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBruce Ingman\u003c\/b\u003e has illustrated many picture books, including \u003ci\u003eBoing!\u003c\/i\u003e by Sean Taylor. He also wrote and illustrated \u003ci\u003eBad News\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e I'm in Charge!\u003c\/i\u003e In addition to \u003ci\u003eThe Runaway Dinner\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Pencil\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePreviously\u003c\/i\u003e, he collaborated with Allan Alhberg on \u003ci\u003eEverybody Was a Baby Once and Other Poems. \u003c\/i\u003eBruce Ingman lives in England.","brand":"Allan Ahlberg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45710232256740,"sku":"9781536231519","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9781536231519.jpg?v=1728695547"},{"product_id":"peek-a-boo-allan-ahlberg-board-book","title":"Peek-A-Boo -- Allan Ahlberg, Board Book","description":"\"Perfectly tuned for a first-book experience.\"--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Peek-a-boo, I see you  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Baby peeks through holes cut in sturdy board book pages. The perfect way for very young children to play along with the classic game of peek-a-boo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Allan Ahlberg, Janet Ahlberg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Viking Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/1997\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Board Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.90h x 6.60w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780670871926\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Baby-Preschool\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/1997 pg. 11 - Superior,Well Above Average\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/1990 - Superior,Well Above Average\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAllan Ahlberg\u003c\/b\u003e, a former teacher, postman, plumber's mate, and gravedigger, is in the super-league of children's writers. He has published over 100 children's books and, with his late wife, Janet, created such award winning picture books as \u003ci\u003eEach Peach Pear Plum\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Jolly Postman\u003c\/i\u003e--both winners of the Kate Greenaway Medal. He has also written prize-winning poetry and fiction. Ahlberg lives in Bath, England. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJanet Ahlberg\u003c\/b\u003e and her husband Allan created many acclaimed picture books from 1975 to 1994. She studied graphic design before becoming an illustrator. \u003ci\u003eEach Peach Pear Plum\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Jolly Christmas Postman\u003c\/i\u003e won Kate Greenaway Medals and \u003ci\u003ePeepo!\u003c\/i\u003e won \u003ci\u003eParents Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e's Best Books For Babies Award. Janet Ahlberg passed away in 1994.","brand":"Allan Ahlberg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45763092873444,"sku":"9780670871926","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9780670871926.jpg?v=1777420485"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/collections\/allan-ahlberg.oembed","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}