Janet and Allan Ahlberg books in order
British children's book illustrator
- Lived
- 1944–1994
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 24
Janet and Allan Ahlberg published 4 novels, 1 novella, 1 short story collection, 16 children's books and 2 other books, beginning with Each Peach Pear Plum (1978).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Janet and Allan Ahlberg
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Each Peach Pear Plum
Janet and Allan Ahlberg's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Jolly Pocket Postman (1995)
Baby Sleeps (1998)
Doll and Teddy (1998)
See the Rabbit (1998)
Novellas in order
The Ha Ha Bonk Book (1982)
Short story collections in order
The Clothes Horse and Other Stories (1987)
Children's books in order
The Great Marathon Football Match (The Brick Street Boys) (1976)
Burglar Bill (1977)
Jeremiah in the Dark Woods (1977)
The Vanishment of Thomas Tull (1977)
Each Peach Pear Plum (1978)
The Worm Book (1979)
Mrs. Wobble the Waitress (1980)
Peek-a-boo! (1981)
Peepol (1981)
The Baby's Catalogue (1982)
The Jolly Postman (1986)
Starting School (1988)
Bye Bye Baby (1989)
The Jolly Christmas Postman (1991)
The Bear Nobody Wanted (1992)
It Was a Dark and Stormy Night (1993)
Other books in order
The Old Joke Book (1976)
Jolly Postmans Party (1997)
About Janet and Allan Ahlberg
Janet Ahlberg and Allan Ahlberg were a British married couple who created many children's books, including picture books that regularly appear at the top of "most popular" lists for public libraries. They worked together for 20 years until Janet's death from cancer in 1994. He wrote the books and she illustrated many of them. Allan also wrote dozens of books with other illustrators.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Janet and Allan Ahlberg FAQ
- How many books has Janet and Allan Ahlberg written?
- Janet and Allan Ahlberg published 4 novels, 1 novella, 1 short story collection, 16 children's books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Janet and Allan Ahlberg's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Each Peach Pear Plum.
- What is Janet and Allan Ahlberg's last book?
- The Jolly Pocket Postman (1995).
- What is Janet and Allan Ahlberg's most famous book?
- Each Peach Pear Plum (1978) is Janet and Allan Ahlberg's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.