Janet and Allan Ahlberg have written more than 100 books which have been read and loved by children all over the world. Are you curious as to where to start? Here’s our hand-picked selection of classics and faves, that will satisfy new and ongoing readers.

Author of over 100 children’s books with his late wife Janet, Allan Ahlberg created well-loved classics such as Each Peach Pear Plum and the Jolly Postman. To celebrate his 80th birthday, Puffin authors have been busy sharing their favourite Janet and Allan books and memories. From fairy-tale characters to hilarious villians, find out what inspired them as both readers and writers.

In a dark dark house in a dark dark cellar live some... skeletons! Decorate your spooktacular party with this bone-rattling bunting, inspired by the Janet and Allan Ahlberg classic tale Funnybones.

Decorate your spooktacular party with these bone-rattling Little and Big Skeleton decorations, inspired by Allan and Janet Ahlberg's classic tale Funnybones.

Make no bones about it. A batch of our tasty Funnybones-inspired skeleton gingerbread cookies are perfect for a spooktacular Halloween party.

Dress up as a spooky skeleton in this fun DIY costume, from the Allan and Janet Ahlberg classic tale Funnybones.