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Edition 22 (1978) Winner
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Edition 35 (1991) Winner
Janet Ahlberg
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Janet Ahlberg
Aliases:
Janet Hall
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1944-10-21 （Yorkshire）
- Died
- 1994-11-15 （England） age 50
- Nationality
- British
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Yorkshire, England → Leicester, England
Career
- Occupations
- Illustrator, Teacher (former)
- Active Years
- 1976-1994
- Influenced
- Allan Ahlberg
- Nominations
- Kate Greenaway Medal commended (Burglar Bill, 1977), Kate Greenaway Medal commended (The Baby's Catalogue, 1982), Kate Greenaway Medal commended (The Jolly Postman, 1986)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland Technical College | — | Teacher training | — | 1960年代 | United Kingdom |
Sunderland Technical College
Teacher training
Period:
1960年代
Country:
United Kingdom
Met husband Allan Ahlberg and married in 1969
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Kate Greenaway Medal | Each Peach Pear Plum | — | Library Association | winner |
| 1991 | Kate Greenaway Medal | The Jolly Christmas Postman | — | Library Association | winner |
Kate Greenaway Medal
1978
Work:
Each Peach Pear Plum
Organization:
Library Association
Result:
winner
Kate Greenaway Medal
1991
Work:
The Jolly Christmas Postman
Organization:
Library Association
Result:
winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Each Peach Pear Plum
1978 Children's picture bookRhymed text and illustrations invite the reader to play 'I spy' with a variety of Mother Goose and other folklore characters.
I Spy gameMother Goose characters
The Jolly Postman
1986 Children's picture bookA postman delivers letters, cards, etc. to famous fairy-tale characters using real envelopes and removable items.
Fairy talesLettersInteractive
Peepo!
1981 Children's picture bookA day in the life of a baby seen through peepholes.
Baby's daily life
The Baby's Catalogue
1982 Children's picture bookA catalogue of baby items and activities.
Baby items
Funnybones
1980 Children's picture bookHumorous adventures of skeletons.
SkeletonsHumor
Bibliography
- The Old Joke Book
- Burglar Bill
- Each Peach Pear Plum
- The Jolly Postman
- The Jolly Christmas Postman
- Peepo!
- The Baby's Catalogue
- Funnybones
Translations of Works
- French editions and others
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Detailed and appealing illustrationsPlayful layouts and colorsUse of interactive elements
- Recurring Motifs
- Fairy tale parodiesChildren's daily lifeFamily
Health
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Breast cancer1994年以前Died at age 50, ending collaboration with husband
Legacy
Renowned British children's book illustrator, best known for collaborations with husband Allan Ahlberg. Won Kate Greenaway Medal twice. Books like The Jolly Postman sold millions and top library lists.
In Popular Culture
- 2011 exhibition at The Public, West Bromwich
Trivia
- Worked with husband Allan for 20 years
- First solo illustration: My Growing Up Book (1972)
- Daughter Jessica is also a picture book creator