5/13/2023 0 Comments Funnybones allan ahlberg![]() ![]() The text too is printed in white on black, which adds to the dramatic "spooky yet fun" feel. All the colours are bright, which contrasts well with the black background which is used throughout. ![]() The illustrations are comic and cartoonish, complete with occasional brief speech bubbles, which move the story along and add to the sense of the story. Needless to say, the skeletons are cute, and not scary at all as they peep around the door and wave in a friendly fashion. "There was a big skeleton, a little skeleton and a dog skeleton." It even carries on in a way which reflects story books of old: "Īnd with this atmosphere, any five year old will be completely enthralled by now. Simply brilliant - even starting with the words "This is how the story begins. In the dark, dark house there was a dark, dark staircase. ![]() Funnybones is one of the best, and as so often, it is a simple idea which is the key. Allan Ahlberg has over a hundred to his name, and Janet Ahlberg has illustrated many of them. The husband and wife team, Allan and Janet Ahlberg, have produced numerous picture books. ![]()
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