WINNER OF THE CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR ILLUSTRATION • Put your seek-and-find skills to the test in this classic picture book that mimics the game of “I Spy,” from the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of The Jolly Postman.
In this book With your little eye Take a look And play ‘I spy’
Search for timeless fairytale and nursery rhyme characters in a friendly game of “I Spy” amongst gorgeous illustrations in this charming book, perfect for bedtime, playtime, or anytime! Can you find Tom Thumb among the apple and pear trees? Or Bo-Peep by the river’s edge? Featuring simple, rhyming text from Allan Ahlberg, beautiful illustrations from Janet Ahlberg, and familiar characters from classic children’s fairy tales and nursery rhymes, this timeless, award-winning treasure is sure to be enjoyed by children—and parents!—for years to come.
WINNER Kate Greenaway Medal
Allan Ahlberg is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 100 children’s books. With his late wife, Janet, he created such beloved picture books as Each Peach Pear Plum and The Jolly Postman, both winners of the Carnegie Medal for Illustration. He also wrote prize-winning poetry and fiction. Allan Ahlberg passed away in August 2025. View titles by Allan Ahlberg
Janet Ahlberg and her husband Allan created many acclaimed picture books from 1975 to 1994. She studied graphic design before becoming an illustrator. Each Peach Pear Plum and The Jolly Christmas Postman won Kate Greenaway Medals and Peepo! won Parents Magazine's Best Books For Babies Award. Janet Ahlberg passed away in 1994.
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WINNER OF THE CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR ILLUSTRATION • Put your seek-and-find skills to the test in this classic picture book that mimics the game of “I Spy,” from the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of The Jolly Postman.
In this book With your little eye Take a look And play ‘I spy’
Search for timeless fairytale and nursery rhyme characters in a friendly game of “I Spy” amongst gorgeous illustrations in this charming book, perfect for bedtime, playtime, or anytime! Can you find Tom Thumb among the apple and pear trees? Or Bo-Peep by the river’s edge? Featuring simple, rhyming text from Allan Ahlberg, beautiful illustrations from Janet Ahlberg, and familiar characters from classic children’s fairy tales and nursery rhymes, this timeless, award-winning treasure is sure to be enjoyed by children—and parents!—for years to come.
Awards
WINNER Kate Greenaway Medal
Author
Allan Ahlberg is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 100 children’s books. With his late wife, Janet, he created such beloved picture books as Each Peach Pear Plum and The Jolly Postman, both winners of the Carnegie Medal for Illustration. He also wrote prize-winning poetry and fiction. Allan Ahlberg passed away in August 2025. View titles by Allan Ahlberg
Janet Ahlberg and her husband Allan created many acclaimed picture books from 1975 to 1994. She studied graphic design before becoming an illustrator. Each Peach Pear Plum and The Jolly Christmas Postman won Kate Greenaway Medals and Peepo! won Parents Magazine's Best Books For Babies Award. Janet Ahlberg passed away in 1994.
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