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brookside school
many years ago,you was one of my teachers,i remember you was very kind to me on many occasions,and i was sad when you left the school i must have only been 9 or 10 at the time,allan your work is a credit to you,may you continue for many years to come ,,,,kindest regards
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shut ur mouth
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omgg
jealous cuz they no more than u u r a usefull thing rnt u so suk ya dicc. nerdd. omg
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get lost
its smells like tommys b.o
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thats rude to say to allan alhberg ont worry allan
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thats rude to say to allan alhberg ont worry allan
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thats rude to say to allan alhberg ont worry allan
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thats rude to say to allan alhberg ont worry allan
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thats rude to say to allan alhberg ont worry allan
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thats rude to say to allan alhberg ont worry allan
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thats rude to say to allan alhberg ont worry allan
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DID NOT
i did not like what you said and coudent under stand
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the jolly postman
i realy like your books.i considder being a author.why did janet die?
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Poem - The Supply Teacher
Hi, I'm doing a project at school and wondered if you could let me know why you wrote the following poems:
The Supply Teacher
Polite Children
Please Mrs Butler
Thanks so very much
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huh?
he wrote these poems? i thought it was sme1 else! oh well now i know! hehe
thx for telling me lol
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Do you work with someone else
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the jolly postman
i realy like your books . i conssiderbeing a auther.why did janet die?
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Orchard Primary School
Hi Allan.
I once met you and your wife way back in 1979 during a visit you paid to my then school in Broughton Astley, Leicestershire called Orchard Primary School. I was only eight years old but can still remember from all those years ago. I am now thirty five and just put my 14 month old son to bed having read him his favourite book Each Peach Pear Plum. Your books are timeless and will always lighten a childs face as well as the parents reading the stories. Thank you very much for the beautifull books that you and your wife produced over the years, I'm sure that they will stand the test of time and continue to make children laugh and smile. Kindest regards.
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good morning
I like your book your books are intresting i really wan't more of your books.
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What an wonderful man you are, to write such wonderful books. I truly adore them. I grew up with so many of your titles. There nothing i like more than to snuggle down in a comfy chair and read you books over and over again. You give me so many memories of my childhood,
Thank you.
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The Boyhood of Burglar Bill
Hi Allan,
I have just read this book. I grew up loving your books, the only non Ahlberg book was "Lighting Lucy", that graced my childhood bedroom. And yes 'Burglar bill' was my favorate. The illsutrations are a credit to the Ahlberg duo!
This 'boyhood book' was wonderful, a real pleasure of a read. I read it in one day, which is a big achievement for me. I loved its chatty style, and fast moving rythmn.
I am dyslexic and left school with the reading and writing ages of an 8 year old! I have since learned to read and write to a resonable standard.
You have done a fantastic job with this book, Well done.
And thank you for all the little 'rays of sunshine' that your book gave me as a child.
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grandma swag
this is my poem of the cops and robbers
grandma swag is still on the loose
so what are we going to do ???
keep your house locked up safe
so watch out shes after you
she loves to steel childrens toys
in the middle of the night
creeps up on you
and gives you a fright
she swags all night
then she will swag your pets
creeps around looking for stuff
and she will give you nasty theats
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horrible
that was a good poem but i dident like the bit about steeling toys!!!!!
it was a very good poem very very good i dident like it that mutch though
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3B's questions to Allan Ahlberg
How long did it take to write the Jolly Postman?
Where did you teach?
Was it hard to write a book?
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WHERE DID YOU MADE BOOKS FROM
HI DID YOU MAKE YOUR BOOKS IN LEICESTERSHIRE
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You're coming to Halifax...hoo-rah!
Dear Mr Ahlberg
Today my boyfriend and I wondered into the Piece Hall art gallery and were delighted by the exhibition of yours and Janet's work. We were even more interested when we learned that you will be at the Central Library on Wednesday 11 April. Both my younger sister and I grew up with your stories and now that my sister has a baby boy of her own (Reuben), it would be a little piece of 'special-ness' if you could sign a copy of 'Peepo' during the half-hour signing that day. I'm not even sure yet if I can get time out of work but I will try my best! Hope to see you next week but, if I don't, thank you for the stories anyway!
Yours to the(funny)bone,
Tanya Lewis
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the boy, the wolf, the sheep, and the luttuce
hi allan i like your book about the boy the wolf the sheep and the luttuce its funny i hope you write some more books like that rock on allan
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I'm the one who inspire in your book
you know sir allan i love the book of woof it is very nice that i ha read and my friends also loved this story i hope that you are make many more for the children.
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fans reader of mr. allan ahlberg
the books you made is inspiring to all children and those to my freinds while they're read this book of woof they are going to cry because the story in inside.
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Jordans Homework.
Dear Mr Ahlberg
Please could you help me with my homework? I would like to know how many books you have written.
Thankyou
Jordan Hill. Age 6
Blyton Primary School.
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Janet
Hello Allan,
I thoroughly enjoyed your talk in Halifax recently along with your exhibition in Piece Hall.
If possible, I would like to ask your permission to quote an extract of one of Janet's letters - displayed in the exhibition - to her friend shortly before she died.
"You've made me laugh so much and always lightened my life - a totally irreplaceable old friend...I don't want to leave but perhaps I'll just go on ahead and put the kettle on."
I would like to use this as part of an article in my church magazine.
Many thanks.
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Questions from Year 2 at St Mary's School
How many books have you written so far?
What is your favourite book you have written?
How many books can you write in a year?
Which book was the fifth book you wrote?
How long have you been an author?
How many Funnybones stories did you write?
Why did you want to write stories?
How many books did you write with Janet?
How do you get the ideas for writing stories?
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Do you answer these questions?
My year 3 class are currently looking at your work and have come up with some questions that they would want to ask you. If I post them on here, do you actually answer them?
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being an auther
What is the best thing about being an author and being able to experience the life of an author?what is your favourite funny bones book? what is your first book on your own?
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Amelia asking Allan Ahlberg Questions!
were do you do your books?
why do you want to be an author?
which book that you have wrote is your favourite?
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Commemorative Poster
I bought 'Janet's last book' several years ago and have just read it today. I was a primary school teacher and both my class and I loved your books and poems. Is the commemorative poster still available because I would love to have one?
with all good wishes
Juliet
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FUNNYBONES
What was your funnyist book ?
How many children do you have ?
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FUNNY BONES
DID YOU LIKE MAKING FUNY BOOKS LIKE FUNNY BONES
BURGELER BILL
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Dorchester Primary School- biggest fans!
What is your favourite book you have written and what are you writing now?
We love Burglar Bill and the Jolly Postman
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Class 3 letter writing
My class have written you some letters, have you an address or email we can send them to?
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Did you get an address?
Hi, I am also a y3 teacher and my class are writing letters to Allan Ahlberg. Did you find an address or email that you could send them to?
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Year 3 and 4 questions for Allan Ahlberg
1) What is your favourite pudding? (Owen)
2) What is your favourite film? (Alex)
3) Do you have a brother? (Shyan)
4) What was it like being a teacher? (Tyler)
5) What is your favourite food? (Robert)
6) When did you first meet Janet? (Shona)
7) Do you have a sister? (Paige)
8) When did you marry to Janet? (Niomme)
9) How old is your daughter? (Rayanne)
10) How long have you been writing stories? (Connor)
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Janet's Last Book
I came across your book, "Janet's Last book" in the biography section of my local library. Reading it made me cry, I was so saddened but uplifted at the same time. I wanted to say how greatly I have valued your and Janet's books. My three children were raised on Peepo, Isembard Kingdom Brick et al. The books have all been safely put away, and I look forward to bringing them out again if I'm lucky enough to become a grandparent.
I especially loved the way you fashioned the cover of your memorial book for Janet in the form of the original Peepo. The Ahlbergs will always be a treasured part of our, and our children's lives.
Kindest regards
Judith from NZ, exiled in OZ.
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Funny Bones
My story
Funny Bones is really
in a dark dark cellar there were three skeleltons lived
In a dark dark street, there was dark dark houses and the skeltons went to the park to play on the swings and then they went back to the dark dark street.
They were back in bed in the dark dark cellar.
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Thomas Eaton School Wimblington Year 2
We think your books are really funny. They are interesting. We think the characters are good.
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TEN IN A BED - STAGE VERSION?
Hi Allan - I'd like to adapt "Ten In A Bed" into a short play for our outdoor summer theatre in the parks. Has a script already been developed and/or how would I get permissions to create one/perform your story? Thank you!
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contacting you for information
Hello! I am a teacher in the US. My class would like to write you letters. I cannot seem to find an address to send them to. Could you please give me an address I could have the letters sent to?
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Replies to questions
Hi,
We are currently doing a topic in school on your work. If the children wish to ask you questions can we submit them here and you reply to them?
Thanks
Claire
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hello Allan and Janet thank you so much for your lovely stories ... i loved them as a child and once met you and your wife when i was 8 in school in Leicester ( Avenue Juniors) ... that was a lovely day fondly remembered ... thanks again .. Elen 22 West sussex
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Ideas
Where do you get your ideas for your books?
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first book written together unpublished
hi what was your first book that you and janet wrote together that was not published my daughter has been asked at school and all our answers have been no.The answer we gave was the old joke book, the vanishment of thomas tull and burglar bill please help! her teacher said she read it in a book will not say which one.
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clarendon infant school
How many books have you written Mr Ahlberg?
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Home work
Please help me...
I need info on allan for my teacher
autobiography or somthing else.
Thank you.
Samuel Ball, aged 11
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Arbourthorne Community Primary,Y3/4D
We really enjoy reading your books, especially Each Peach Pear Plum, The Jolly Pocket Postman, Mrs Jolly's Joke Shop, The Gaskitt stories AND The Mighty Slide.
Now one Gigantic Question!..How many books have you written NOW,June 07?
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how long do you take on your books?
Dear Allan Ahlberg
How long do you take on all these wonderful books
it must take you alot of time
especially Please Mrs Butler
I learnt all about you and my fav. author is you!!!
from lutfia
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Your books
Dear Mr Ahlberg,
Please can you help me with some research for school?
My favourite book of yours is Funny Bones, do you have a favourite?
What is the longest book you have written?
Why do you think your books are liked by adults and children?
Many thanks
Lewis Harvey aged 8
High Halstow Primary School
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EACH PEACH PEAR PLUM
I like this book because it is very funny, and I like the house on the front page and finding all the people in the pictures. from William Sopp. Age 6 and a half.
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Please Mrs Butler
AS a class we have been reading your very funny book of poems. We have written our own books of excuses!
My favourite poem is "Blame"
The boys liked "Dog in the playground". We are now doing reshearch about you, your work and your life. It would be great if you could send us an email. Thank you love Mrs. Stacey's class. Darnhall Primary School, Winsford, Cheshire.
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NOT NOW, NIGEL
Does anyone know the words to 'Not now, Nigel' by Allan Ahlberg?
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letters for allan
I am a year 3 teacher, the children are studying allan, and have wrote letters to him. Do you have an address i could send the letters to?
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Replacement Letters
Hello I am a teacher from Charleston, South Carolina. I have always treasured your Jolly Postman books since I was myself was in school. During the last day of school I had one student get extremely angry at me, the reasoning is still unknown. Knowing that the Jolly Postman were my favorites while the class was at recess and I in the teacher lounge the student snuck into the classroom and ripped up all the "letters" from the The Jolly Pocket Postman and The Jolly Christmas Postman. Is there anyway I can replace only the letters? The child received a punishment, however, I cried as I saw my letters in shambles. Thank you in advance for any help on getting my letters again.
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Poems
Have loved your work and used it with thousands of children during my teaching career(now retired). You inspired me to write my own poetry for children of primary age. How would you advise me to go about publishing some of them?
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Funnybones
Dear Mr. Ahlberg,
I am a 22 year-old woman living in America. I read your book, Funnybones, when I was still a very small child, and it became my favourite book. So much so that, they never had it in the library because I was always reading it.
I recently remembered it and tried to find a copy I could purchase, but since it has been almost twenty years since I've read it, I couldn't remember who'd written it.
And after a few long months, I found someone who was able to give me your name. And now I've finally found a copy.
Thank you, sir, for writing such a wonderful book. Hopefully one day I'll be able to read this to my children.
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You are our namesake!
Our school has sdecided to name our classes after different authors. After a bit of a battle with a couple of other teachers in our staff meeting I managed to 'bag' you for my class author. My Year 2 class love your stories and poems.
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Please Mrs Butler
My Class have just writtem their own version of your classic poem "Please Mrs Butler.[ as have, I'm sure, 100's of other classes]Would it be possible to send you a copy from the class? It would really boost their enthusiasm. Thanking you in anticipation. Jackie Launders.
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school visit
Please advise if you undertake school visits, and if so, your fees. We are a large primary school in Didcot, Oxfordshire. Thank you
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school visit
Did you ever find out if Allan does school visits?
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do you like football
do you like football?
if u did what team was it?
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Who do you like better?
Do you like vanessa or Janet better?
does jessica help you write the books?
i really like you're books!
Are you going to carry on writing?
bye
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Hello,
I am currently completing my teacher training. AT the moment we are studing your books with my Year2 class. If i was to post the childrens questions on this website would they be answered and how?
Thank you for your help.
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Improbable Cat in the Sunday funnies
Hello,
Have you seen this yet?
http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20080106
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U.S. student
Mr. Ahlberg i really like u'r poems do u think u could send me the words to your poem "Polite Children"!!! Please it would be really helpful for my speech piece because i'm using your poems! Thanks, bye!
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Holy Trinity Primary School
Our Year 3 and 4 children have been looking at Allan Ahlberb books. They are in the process of writing letters to you and we are hoping for a postal address and the possibility of our children recieving a response
looking forward to your response
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hello allan i like cops and robbers
from ella
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facts
we need some facts about you for our homework! help!
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Bidbury Junior School
My class have written some letters that they would like to post to you - do you have an address where these could go?
Thank you
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Questions for Allan Ahlberg
Dear Allan,
I am currently training to become a primary school teacher. As part of my assignment I have been asked to produce an author study. Being a great admirer of your work since I was young, you were my obvious choice. I was wondering if I could ask you for some information. Firstly I was wondering if any one has been of particular influence to you as an author? What was your inspiration for writing the ‘Jolly Postman’ and if there are any reasons behind the poetic form and fairytale theme that you have chosen? Would it also be possible to ask you for a timeline of work?
Thanking you for your time.
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funnybones
hi allan,
I was wondring if you could tell me why you wrote funnybones. It is such a good book that i cant wait to read any book you write. Even if it is not a funnybones book i wil still bust out loud with laughter.
please write back.
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Oswald Road Primary Y3
Would you mind if our Y3 sent you their 'letters to an author'? They have loved reading your books as an author focus and have some questions they would like to ask. I could collate the questions onto one list for you.
Please could we have a postal address? Thank you so much.
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Dear Mr. Ahlberg
I am an animation student in the United States. I grew up listening to your stories since before I could speak. Burgalar Bill was always my favorite. I am writing to talk to you about animating your story Burgalar Bill as my senior thesis project for animation. It would bring me enormous satisfaction and honor to animate one of your works. Please write to me if you are interested at all. Thank you so much!
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A Jolly Postman Fan
I would like to talk with you about the jolly Postman and where the idea to write the story came from. Please email me.
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Happy Families
My year 3 class are enjoying reading and comparing your Happy Families compilation. Do you have a favourite Happy Families book? Could my class ask you a few questions?
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Will Alan provide 'character development' training for our hospital clowns?
We are a small UK charity who train clown doctors to make weekly visits to children in hospital. I am trying to contact Allan to see if he would be willing to provide training for our clown doctors on the theme of 'developing your character'? Our website is www.theodora.org.uk. Thank you
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Address or e-mail?
Hi just wondering if anyone could help. I am a Year 3 teacher and we have just done a topic on Allan Ahlberg. The children have all written a letter to Allan and I was wondering if there was an address or e-mail so I could forward these
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Address/Email
Hi did you manage to find an address? Thanks
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autographed copies
I'd like to purchase several Ahlberg books for my nieces and nephews, but I'd like them autographed. Is there way to arrange for the books to be dated and signed with the childrens' names?
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Can you sign a book please?
Dear Allan
We met you at the Hay Festival last week and you kindly signed some books for us. A dark a stromy night is me husband's all time favourite and he reads it often to our son. He asked me to get a copy signed for him as he had some for other people to sign. Unfortunately, when you asked my name, I gave it without thinking who it was for and you signed it to me. My husband won't let me live it down! Wanting to put things right, I managed to track one of the large versions of the book down in the Children's Bookshop in Hay-on-Wye. I wondered if you would mind signing this one to him if I sent it to you with postage paid return packaging? I realise you're very busy at the moment with your birthday celebrations and a lot of interviews, but I'd really appreciate it if you could spare the time. It could save my marriage! (only joking). Thanks for your help.
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I like your books
Dear Mr. Ahlberg,
We are from Year 3 and we have been reading your books. Our favourite book is Funny Bones because it is exciting. We especially liked the bones song.
Where do you get your ideas from? When did you start writing books?
What book are you writing now?
How many books have you written so far?
Thank you for reading our letter.
Yours sincerely
3J
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i like your book
Dear mr ahlberg,
I like your book please answer my qustions below
when is you new book coming out?
when did you start writing books?
how long have you been writing books?
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mt teacher is working on your book
my name is kayla, and i am doing homework on your book, my school are reading and learning about you. class chestnut 3 clarendon school, tidworth, wiltshire, england
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Contact address
Hi,
Just like many other people on here I am doing a project on your books with a class of children and they have wirtten some letters and questions for you. Is there an address that we could send them to? It would be great if they had a real purpose. Thanks!!
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Contact address
Hi,
Just like many other people on here I am doing a project on your books with a class of children and they have written some letters and questions for you. Is there an address that we could send them to? It would be great if they had a real purpose. Thanks!!
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Letters
I am a year 3 teacher currently doing Letters to an author. The children wnated to pick you as the author but i cant find an address to send them to. Is there any change of giving me you address to post them to you?
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Letters
Dear Sir,
If my Y3 class were to email with some questions, would you answer them, or alternatively give me a contact address
Thank you
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Would Mr Ahlberg reply to a letter from my class, or an email? Is there an alternative address to write via?
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It was a Dark and Stormy Night
Dear Allan
Louise Coigey and I, both storytellers in the UK, love Janet's and your book It was a Dark & Stormy Night (what a great book!).... we would very much like to adapt and tell/perform it in schools and colleges and perhaps even at other venues. Do we have your permission to do so, or someone with whom we can speak further about this?
Thank you in advance for your kind consideration
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Writing a letter
I am a year 4 primary school teacher and my pupils would very much like to write a letter to Allan Ahlberg, as we have been studying his work and his life recently. Is there a postal address to which I could send them?
Many thanks.
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Thanks from Fellow (as yet undiscovered)Writer/illustrator
Dear Allan, I just listened to your desert island discs (14/11.08) and it made me cry with relief of hearing how long it took you, such a talented writer, to break into the industry. I started properly writing and illustrating in 2002. I've since given birth to 4 books and 2 children. Though I'm happier than ever with how my work has progressed, it seems like an uphill battle to get my work published and recently my eternal optimism has been waning. Thank you for sharing your experiences. It's so encouraging for other aspiring authors and myself to hear. I'm also so glad to hear that you've got a happy 2nd marriage as I only recently learnt about Janet's death and was heartbroken for you. My children love your books as did my husband and myself when we were growing up ("Bogglaboll" is our favourite). I wish all the best,
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Desert Island Discs
Just listened to this programme..and I was astonished to learn that Allan lived and worked just up the road from where I live ...across the scenic Warley Woods over at Bleakhouse Junior School....Allan's books were part of our childrens' upbringing..and this has just added that extra connection knowing that he's from the area....what a wonderful programme...and what wonderful books.
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Vanessa Clark
Are you the same Vanessa Clark who I was at school with and who lived in Pembury, nr Tunbridge Wells?
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How many books have you written?
I am a student teacher doing research with a yr1/2 class on Allan Ahlberg books and one of the questions that the children have come up with is how many books have you written?
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getting published
One quick question: If you are writing a book, do you go to the publisher with your idea first or the book?
Many thanks
Helen Field-Mears
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The Pencil
How did you get the idea for The Pencil?(illustrated by Bruce Ingman) It is the best childrens book I have ever read and I wanted to know the wonder behind it.
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burglar Bill
I am currently writing a read and respond book for Scholastic on your fantastic Burglar Bill. I wonder if you could confirm the wikipedia statement that it is an "adaptation of the recitation Burglar Bill written in 1888 by F Anstey (Thomas Anstey Guthrie)" . I remember reciting this piece in drama club when i was young and loved it then. I can see a certain similarity to the characters of both "villians" but would obviously not dare to state this as fact without your say so. kindest regards
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Would you consider speaking at our event, please?
Hello Allan
I know you were brought up in Oldbury, and I understand you have met the Executive Director of Children's Services in Sandwell, West Midlands - where we have a Voluntary & Community Sector Executive Group for Children & Young People matters.
We are planning an early evening event around February to raise awareness of the Group and our local network.
There are likely to be some small workshops and surgeries, and we hope for 100 - 200 people
We could be having a steel band, and a children’s drama pastiche.
We have a budget, and we are hoping to attract a keynote speaker on a theme of parental and young people motivation.
Is there any possibility you may be able to be our speaker? You own life story would be really inspirational.
Martin Allcott
Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations
0121 565 8939
www.scvo.info
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Burglar Bill Lives On
Now I have a 3 year old grandchild I want to introduce him to Burglar Bill. My own daughter loved it and as a family we STILL say "that's a nice - - - I'll have that!"
I've tried in vain to get a CD with the story read by Bernard Cribbins. Does this still exist?
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Poem
where is the poem, Dog in the playground by Allan Ahlberg???
:(:(:( cant find it! :(:(:)
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Dog in the playground
Look in please Mrs Butler
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Class Two Letters
Dear Mr. Ahlberg,
Can you tell me an address so that I can send you my class' letters which they have written for you?
Yours,
Mr. P Appleton
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I am in the slow reading club
Dear Allan,
Just to let you know this is one of my favourite poems of all time. It is maudlin and pitch perfect.
That _ is _ all _ I _ am _ in.
I
Hate it.
Brilliant. Many thanks.
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Did you attend Oldbury Grammar School ( the old County High School?
If you did attend the OGS, which years did you attend?
Well done .... very proud of you!
Jan Drew
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Jolly Postman
I teach Dance/ Drama to 3 -8 year olds and we would like to perform a play next term based on The Jolly Postman. Is it possible to use your work as a basis for our play? We love the story and I'm sure the children would have great fun! I'm just not sure about the copyright. I'd really appreciate it if you could help!
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Bangalorey Man
My children's favourite books (1980s) were Funny Bones and a story related by the Bangalorey Man, about teddy bears being chased around a garden by a lion. Obviously Funny Bones is still in print and easily obtainable but I've had no success tracking down the latter- which I think was one of yours though I may be wrong. I would dearly like to get hold of another copy now that we have grandchildren! Does the story of the teddies being chased by a lion (said the Bangalorey Man) ring any bells? Very grateful for any light you can shed!
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Bangalorey Man
My children's favourite books (1980s) were Funny Bones and a story related by the Bangalorey Man, about teddy bears being chased around a garden by a lion. Obviously Funny Bones is still in print and easily obtainable but I've had no success tracking down the latter- which I think was one of yours though I may be wrong. I would dearly like to get hold of another copy now that we have grandchildren! Does the story of the teddies being chased by a lion (said the Bangalorey Man) ring any bells? Very grateful for any light you can shed!
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the grumpy teacher
does anyone know the words of the grumpy teacher
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the grumpy teacher
does anyone have the words of the grumpy teacher
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Little Hill Primary School, Wigston, Leicester
As part of Young Ambassadors Leicestershire's 'Find your talent' pathfinder project we have been asked if we would like an author or poet to visit our school and a local library; with the visit being funded through the project. Having researched local authors we would be extremely pleased if you would consider coming to our school. Please could you let me know asap if it is possible before July 2009 and what the fee would be. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you. Nicky Kandola, Deputy Head, Little Hill PS.
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World Book Day 2009
We are planning to base our World Book Day on your books. Staff and children will come to school dressed as a character from one of your books, children will complete a treasure hunt in our village and collect a letter that will be displayed in windows of ten different buildings including the police station and a church. This also enhances our topic of buildings this term. The children will be invited to carry out writing and illustrating activities and the winners will be awarded a signed copy of books that I have collected throughout the year. Authors such as Julia Donaldson, Emily Gravett, Lauren Child visited my local independent book shop and signed books for us. We are hoping that we will have our very own Jolly Postman who will award prizes on the day but I was wondering if you could possibly sign a book for us or send us a poster or photo of yourself?Thank you for reading this message,
Gayle Ripper
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World Book Day 2009
We are planning to base our World Book Day on your books. Staff and children will come to school dressed as a character from one of your books, children will complete a treasure hunt in our village and collect a letter that will be displayed in windows of ten different buildings including the police station and a church. This also enhances our topic of buildings this term. The children will be invited to carry out writing and illustrating activities and the winners will be awarded a signed copy of books that I have collected throughout the year. Authors such as Julia Donaldson, Emily Gravett, Lauren Child visited my local independent book shop and signed books for us. We are hoping that we will have our very own Jolly Postman who will award prizes on the day but I was wondering if you could possibly sign a book for us or send us a poster or photo of yourself?Thank you for reading this message,
Gayle Ripper
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World Book Day 2009
We are planning to base our World Book Day on your books. Staff and children will come to school dressed as a character from one of your books, children will complete a treasure hunt in our village and collect a letter that will be displayed in windows of ten different buildings including the police station and a church. This also enhances our topic of buildings this term. The children will be invited to carry out writing and illustrating activities and the winners will be awarded a signed copy of books that I have collected throughout the year. Authors such as Julia Donaldson, Emily Gravett, Lauren Child visited my local independent book shop and signed books for us. We are hoping that we will have our very own Jolly Postman who will award prizes on the day but I was wondering if you could possibly sign a book for us or send us a poster or photo of yourself?Thank you for reading this message,
Gayle Ripper
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can you help ?
please could you tell why you wanted me to be a auther im doing a subject on you and my teacher ask me to find a few things about you but im am stuck with this question please reply
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Invitation
The children in Year 3 at my school are putting on a production of poems and songs by Allan Ahlberg. We are going to call it school is great and it will be in ur new theatre. We are very excited about this and were wondering whether Allan Ahlberg would care to join us?
We can pay his expenses offer dinner afterwards and a bed for the night if it is late.
We can consider additional charges if they are within budget. I am hoping it will be a charming event and cannot imagine how to improve it other than the presence of the poet himself!
Is there any way we could persuade him to attend?
Yours hoping
Ginny Davies
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books
What helps you to get ideas?
Why do you enjoy writing so much?
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Little Bowden Primary School questions
What is your favourite story?
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Possible Quilt Kit of the Jolly Postman range
Dear Jane & Allan
I am not sure if my question about the possibility of getting Jolly postman quilts have been posted to you? from Anna
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Dog in the Playground
I need a copy of this poem but cant get from library Nine o clock Bell. Is it in another poetry book? Thank you.
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Reader's Theatre
Hi!! I am Alexandra and I live in Macau. [A city near Hong Kong]
Your poems are very famous. I have reader's theatre which is like drama class. In drama class we use some of your poems like haircut and emma hacket's newsbook. I think your poems are great!!!
Your fan,
Alexandra
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dear allan
I am from bristol kingswood and i go to kings forest primary school and i have been looking up about your books at school and i have seen and heard about the boys and loads more.
questions
1. wat was your favorite book?
2. why did you want to writ books.
3. do you like poetry.
4. did you write any books about children.
5. ow many poems have you written.
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Where to send letters to you?
We are a Year 2 class at Carlto Primary School and have been read lots of your books. We have all written letters to you and want to know where we can send them?!
Many thanks
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letters
Hello Allan, my Year 3 class have been reading your books as an author focus and have really enjoyed them. they have written letters to you. Please could we have an address to send them to?
P.S. My own, now grown up, children were brought up on your books. Thank you for all the pleasure they have given us.
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Dissertation
Hi i am currently studying a Graphic design degree at Sunderland University and my dissertation question is How does graphics affect children aged 4-6 when learning to read and write? i was wondering your views on this, also i as a final major project for my degree i am going to make a childrens book i wondered if you had any pointers?
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the jolly postman
hello,
I'm a french student to become a teacher; I chose your book for my exam and i would like to know how you wrote the joly postman to make my literature analysis. And i know your wife has died but would it be possible to have information about the pictures and the link with the text. Thank you very much in advance for your answers.
Sincerely yours
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Letters
Will you answer questions via this facility
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Hi allan
How are you?
I love all your poems and stories!
Keep up the good work!!
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Year 3/4 Questions for Allan
My Year 3/4 class have really got into your books and have been reading them in their spare time. Is there any chance you could answer their questions about your writing via email?
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Studfall junior School
Hello Allan, my class have been working on authors for the last few weeks and have really enjoyed your books. They have written to you telling you something about themselves, why they liked your books and which was their favourite. Do you have an address I can send them to please?
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hi i am a yr 3 teacher too!
I have also been reading Allan's books with my class & would like an address for him. Did you get a reply?
I would be really grateful if you could forward me an address for him. Thanks Clare Clougher
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hi I am a yr 3 teacher and my class would like to write you a letter.
please could you give me an email or postal address so that we can write to you.
thanks Clare Clougher
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Website
Dear Allan Ahlberg,
Wow! I can't believe you wrote SO many of my favourite childhood books. It's amazing, I love so much of your work.
Having now grown up...! I am a website designer and particularly like to work with authors and writers. I am offering great prices as I build up my protfolio and wondered if you might be interested?
Thank you for all your stories!
Aimee
www.siteamigo.co.uk
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I've just met another Allan Ahlberg in Australia
Hi Allan. We recently moved to Townsville Australia and met a couple Shirley and Allan Ahlberg at the Townsville Golf Club. Shirley told me that there was a famous children's author by the same name as her husband and they wondered whether somehow you shared mutual ancestors? I'm printing out as much info about you as I can to pass to them, but any further info. would be appreciated. I've recently gone into the grandparenting business so will be getting some of your books soon. Best wishes, Rosemary
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wonderful creations that have enriched many lives
My 22 month old daughter was introduced to 'Peepo' very early on and loved it, so when I saw a board version of 'Each Peach, Pear Plum' I jumped to buy it. She adores the rhyme and illustrations and after one read with lots of discussion she had virtually memorised the story - testament to the wonderful book and how it involves the reader in every word and stroke of the paintbrush. Sharing such wonderful books is how children learn a lifetime of potential enjoyment from books.
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Thank you
I have just been listening to you on Radio 4, talking to Janet Ellis.
I just wanted you to know that, as a parent I just loved reading 'Burglar Bill' to my son, Daniel,at least 30 years ago, and he loved it too.
As a teacher, and latterly a Headteacher, (I retired last year), I read 'Burglar Bill' to too many children to number - I never grew tired of it, and neither did they.
And now I'm grandmother to Mabel, aged just 6 months. She's already been given 'Peepo', a book that I also love but which was new to her mother, an art teacher in a Community College: but what I'm really looking forward to is sharing 'Burglar Bill' with Mabel, and repeating the words 'That's a nice .............I'll have that!' until he finally finds the baby - and Burglar Betty.
Many, many thanks for the hours of reading enjoyment and pleasure you have given me and many, many children.
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Remember
Hi Alan,
You might be forgiven for thinking me forward using your christian name but we do go back a long way - an awfully ling way. I was thrilled to hear your radio programme and realise that I knew a local boy made very very good. Oh the joy of reflected glory.
I lived at the top right hand end of Barker St. very close to Fragnolis - do you remember the wonderful penny cornets?
I recall you and your brother Andrew walking to school with your Mother. I have a mental picture of you with short trousers, boots and a pullover and your Mother a small rotund lady who wore a long coat almostto her ankles , a fhat with a small crown and brim and specs. I don,t recall us being in the same class at Rood End School, but think ther Fletchers, Trevor Darby, Brian Benham and the lovely curly headed copper family.
It really was wonderful to hear of your success - can.t think how I missed your books for our boys but our eldest is now 48 so by the time you were published he was a little too old - but we k
now have an 18 month old grand-daughter living in the U S A, so can have the fun of introducing yourbooks to her - oh nearly forgot - my name was Christine Deakin - not that I expect it will mean anything. Best wishes for the future.
Chrstine Bell.
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Katoomba Public School Trivia Fundraiser
Hi there
I am looking for donations of prizes for our trivia night in November for Katoomba Public School. Are you able to donate to our school in any way? We would really appreciate anything you could help us with. We love your books over here!
Many Thanks
Amanda Nelson
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I wondered why your poem Excauses was not on the Internet
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Address please
My class is studying Allan Ahlberg and we wouyld like to write him some letters. Could you please let me know what address to send them to.
We are really excited about this and have read lots of his books,
thank you for your time......
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Gaint's Baby
My students and I are interested in performing The Gaint's Baby and we are wondering how to obtain the script? Your books are marvelous. Thanks,In love and peace, Margaret White
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Please can this site be used properly.
I am so sorry to see this excellent website being used in such a horrible away. I was about to show it to my class on my smartboard and was very glad that I checked it first. How disappointing. Myself and my class are massive fans of all the books.
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Mr Creep stories
I am a Y2 teacher, and my class have just written some new adventures for Mr Creep! They would love to share them with Allan. Would it be possible to mail them on to Allan. This would be so exciting for them.
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Mrs Vole the Vet
My daughter came home with this book today as a gift from santa at her school party and asked me to read it to her before bedtime, after the second page I was shocked, already a broken marriage and the ex husband off with a new wife and 3 new stepsons, so "we will forget about him" Then Mrs Voles kids seem to think that a good quality in a new man for there mum is a nice smile and a good wallet/cheque book! Is this book a joke, really? Disgusted.
Im suprised you didnt have Mrs Vole having a bit with Mr Moo the milkman despite the fact Mrs Moo was mentioned...
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Year 2 teacher
Hi I am a year 2 teacher about to start a Literacy topic on Janet and Allan Ahllberg and their stories. Would it be possible to have a contact address to send letters written by the children to as I know my children will find this exciting. Would Mr Ahllberg reply to the leeters?
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Looking for a poem
The peom has a dog on the playground? That's all I know. Can youhelp?
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World Book Day Dress Up
Hi,my daughter's school (she's in year 1) is having a dress up day to celebrate WBD and the theme is a chracter from your books. Excuse our ignorance, but we are not familiar with your work. Could you please suggest a character that an almost 6 year old girl could dress up as. Then we will promise to read the book. Thankyou very much!
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Poems
Hi, i am a mother helping my child with one of your poems - the Missing word " Nobody leave the room, everyone listen to me, we had ten pairs of _____, at half past two and now theres only three. Its a competition for school and we need help with the misssing word, i would appreciate your time if you could help.
Thanking you
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Where did Burglar Bill live?
Can anyone tell me where Burglar bill and betty went to live - can't find our copy of the book in the loft...
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Where did Burglar Bill and Betty go to live, please?!
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how old are you now allan alhberg? xxxxxxxx
how did you write your books all day?
how did your wife die poor thing?
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