The Ahlbergs' delightful story of skeletons frustrated in their attempts to find anyone to scare is a masterpiece of rolling, rhyming text and gentle, beautifully illustrated comedy.
The classic and beloved Funnybones by children's book superstars Janet and Allan Ahlberg.
In this, the first ever Funnybones book of all, we are introduced to the wonderful humour and fun of the much-loved series. The Funnybones books are a must for children just starting to learn to read - these funny skeletons are definitely not the scary sort!
Allan Ahlberg has published over 100 children's books and with his late wife Janet, created many award-winning children's picture books.
One of the most successful literary partnerships, husband and wife writing team Janet and Allan Ahlberg collaborated for twenty years until Janet’s death in 1994, creating some of Britain’s best-known and loved contemporary children’s classics including: Each Peach Pear Plum, The Jolly Postman (and The Jolly Christmas Postman), spooky favourite Funnybones as well as Cops and Robbers and Burglar Bill.
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
ISBN: 9780140565812
Number of pages: 32
Weight: 165 g
Dimensions: 275 x 213 x 4 mm
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