Viking Kestrel picture books Series

Peek-a-boo

by Janet Ahlberg and Allan Ahlberg

Published 1 May 1984

The classic children's game book, now in a delightful miniature edition. Busy scenes of family activity alternate with pages featuring a die-cut hole and a cheerful baby overlooking the familiar chaos. Full-color illustrations throughout.

Each Peach Pear Plum

by Allan Ahlberg and Janet Ahlberg

Published 28 September 1978

Each Peach Pear Plum is a timeless picture book classic from the bestselling illustrator/author team Janet and Allan Ahlberg, creators of Peepo!. Each beautifully illustrated page encourages young children to interact with the picture to find the next fairy tale and nursery rhyme character.

In this book
With your little eye,
Take a look,
And play 'I spy'

Praise for Each Peach Pear Plum:

'Deceptively simple. Each Peach Pear Plum is a work of genius' Elaine Moss

'This familiar rhyme has been given the brilliant Ahlbreg treatment to which no young child can fail to respond. It's a book which will be read over and over again . . . just perfect!' Child Education

'A charming, pictorial fantasia...a warm, sunny, delectable picture book' Brian Alderson, The Times

Allan Ahlberg has published over 100 children's books and with his late wife Janet, created such award-winning children's picture books, including Peepo!, and the Kate Greenaway Medal winning The Jolly Postman.

Peepo!

by Janet Ahlberg and Allan Ahlberg

Published 31 March 1983

"Peepo!" is the much-loved picture book classic by Janet and Allan Ahlberg. "Peepo!" is a modern classic that continues to delight generations of babies and toddlers and their parents. Look through the holes to spot details from the wonderful illustrations. "Peepo!" A perfect gift for new babies and parents, no home should be without a copy! Here's a little baby one, two three standing in his cot. What does he see? "Peepo!" has become a classic for babies and toddlers. It follows a baby through the day in a style full of wit, charm and ingenuity. A series of holes peeping through to the next page leads the child on to the next stage in the day, giving a hint of what is to come. Praise for "Peepo!" "The best book ever published for babies". ("Books for Your Children"). "Surely no one - baby, child or adult - could fail to enjoy "Peepo!"" ("Sunday Telegraph"). "A book to last a lifetime ...this is a perfect book for sharing". ("Nursery World"). Allan Ahlberg has published over 100 children's books and with his late wife Janet, created many award-winning children's picture books. "The Baby's Catalogue" was inspired by their daughter, Jessica.
The Ahlbergs' books are nursery bookshelf standards and have been the recipient of worldwide acclaim and awards, including the Kate Greenaway Medal. Look out for these other classics by Allan Ahlberg: "Burglar Bill"; "Cops and Robbers"; "The Baby's Catalogue"; "The One and Only Two Heads"; "Son of a Gun"; "The Little Worm Book"; "Two Wheels Two Heads"; "Funny Bones"; "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 Clothes Horse and Other Stories

by Janet Ahlberg and Allan Ahlberg

Published 24 September 1987

The award-winning Ahlbergs take a clever look at some popular expressions. Stories about a real Clothes Horse, a woman who saves parts of her life for a rainy day, a trip to No Man's Land, and a Night Train that really can deliver the night are sure to delight young readers. Full-color illustrations.

Starting School

by Janet Ahlberg and Allan Ahlberg

Published 28 July 1988

Janet and Allan Ahlberg's "Starting School" is required reading for children and parents. "Starting School" by Janet and Allan Ahlberg is an enchanting picture book for reassuring children who are about to start school for the very first time. The colourful pictures and large, simple text make "Starting School" the perfect book to be read to and read by children learning to read. Allan Ahlberg has published over 100 children's books and with his late wife Janet, created many award-winning children's picture books. The Ahlbergs' books are nursery bookshelf standards and have been the recipient of worldwide acclaim and awards, including the Kate Greenaway Medal. Look out for these other classics by Allan Ahlberg: "Burglar 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"; "Funny Bones"; "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"; "The Baby's Catalogue"; "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".