Tag Archives: Emily Gravett

The Jolly Postman

Posted on June 26, 2013 by forwardtranslations

This classic picture book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg came out in 1986, so just too late for me to have grown up with it myself. Coming to it in adulthood was an absolute joy, however, and the boys love … Continue reading →

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Monkey and ME

Posted on March 10, 2013 by forwardtranslations

I’ve mentioned before that I’m a big fan of Emily Gravett’s lovely picture books, so when we went out to The Book Hive, our wonderful local indie bookshop, to spend the boys’ World Book Day book tokens, I may have … Continue reading →

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Anything by Emily Gravett

Posted on April 1, 2012 by forwardtranslations

My current answer when asked for picture book recommendations is “Anything by Emily Gravett,” and here’s why: I haven’t yet come across one of her books that I haven’t liked, and they’re big hits with the boys too. All her … Continue reading →

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