Books like The Boyhood of Burglar Bill
Award winning
Friendly Matches
Allan Ahlberg, 2001
96 pages
Why to read
Engaging collection of humorous children's poems.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills.
Encourages creative thinking and enjoyment of poetry.
Ideal for shared reading between parents and children.

Friendly Matches
Allan Ahlberg, 2001
Award winning
The Man Who Wore All His Clothes
Allan Ahlberg, 2001
80 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery captivates young readers' attention.
Illustrations enhance storytelling, sparking visual interest.
Encourages deductive reasoning and curiosity.
Humorous narrative fosters a love for reading.

The Man Who Wore All His Clothes
Allan Ahlberg, 2001
Award winning
The Children at Play
Allan Ahlberg, 2007
32 pages
Why to read
Engages children with fun, interactive play-themed stories.
Encourages creativity and imagination in young minds.
Supports developmental milestones through playful narratives.
Fosters bonding during family reading time.

The Children at Play
Allan Ahlberg, 2007
Half a Pig
Allan Ahlberg, 2004
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative enhances cognitive and language skills.
Fosters creativity through quirky and humorous storytelling.
Encourages analytical thinking with puzzle-like scenarios.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading enjoyment.

Half a Pig
Allan Ahlberg, 2004
Shine a Light: A Funnybones Torch Book (Funnybones Torch Book)
Allan Ahlberg, Janet Ahlberg, 1998
16 pages
Why to read
Interactive experience with built-in torch feature.
Encourages curiosity and exploration in young readers.
Stimulates visual and sensory development.
Provides bonding moments during shared reading time.

Shine a Light: A Funnybones Torch Book (Funnybones Torch Book)
Allan Ahlberg, Janet Ahlberg, 1998
Award winning
My Worst Book Ever
Allan Ahlberg, 2018
64 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with humor, creativity, and unexpected twists.
Highlights the ups and downs of a writer’s journey.
Encourages resilience and perseverance through challenges.
Illustrations complement the story, enhancing engagement.

My Worst Book Ever
Allan Ahlberg, 2018
Alison Hubble
Allan Ahlberg, 2016
32 pages
Why to read
Delightfully quirky tale, stimulates creative imagination.
Engages children with rhymes, enhances language skills.
Encourages counting, mathematical thinking subtly introduced.
Fun, laugh-out-loud story, perfect for family reading.

Alison Hubble
Allan Ahlberg, 2016
Award winning
Master Bun the Bakers' Boy (Happy Families)
Allan Ahlberg, 1988
24 pages
Why to read
Showcases value of hard work through Master Bun’s journey.
Fosters imagination with whimsical bakery-related adventures.
Enhances reading skills in young learners.
Strengthens family bonds with shared reading time.
