'There was a big skeleton, a little skeleton and a dog skeleton.' It even carries on in a way which reflects story books of old: 'Īnd with this atmosphere, any five year old will be completely enthralled by now. Simply brilliant - even starting with the words 'This is how the story begins. In the dark, dark house there was a dark, dark staircase.

Funnybones is one of the best, and as so often, it is a simple idea which is the key. Allan Ahlberg has over a hundred to his name, and Janet Ahlberg has illustrated many of them. The husband and wife team, Allan and Janet Ahlberg, have produced numerous picture books. Look out for these other classics by Allan Ahlberg:īurglar Bill Cops and Robbers Each Peach Pear Plum The One and Only Two Heads Son of a Gun The Little Worm Book Two Wheels Two Heads The Baby's Catalogue A Pair of Sinners Happy Families Peepo! The Ha Ha Bonk Book Help Your Child to Read Ten in a Bed Please mrs Butler Daisy Chains Yum Yum Playmates Foldaways Woof The Cinderella Show The Jolly Postman The Jolly Christmas Postman The Jolly Pocket Postman The Clothes Horse and Other Stories The Mighty Slide Starting School Heard it in the Playground The Bear Nobody Wanted It was a Dark and Stormy Night The Giant Baby Baby Sleeps Blue Buggy Doll and Teddy See the Rabbit Please Mrs Butler The Better Brown Stories The Boyhood of Burglar Bill The Ahlbergs' books are nursery bookshelf standards and have been the recipient of worldwide acclaim and awards, including the Kate Greenaway Medal.

The Funnybones books are a must for children just starting to learn to read - these funny skeletons are definitely not the scary sort!Īllan Ahlberg has published over 100 children's books and with his late wife Janet, created many award-winning children's picture books.

In the first ever Funnybones book, we are introduced to the wonderful humour and fun of the much-loved series. A special edition of this classic picture book to celebrate its 40th anniversary - with a glow-in-the-dark cover!

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