In a mix of prose and verse, supported by documents, drawings and old photographs, The Bucket retrieves a childhood which lovers of the Ahlbergs' classic picture book Peepo! might feel they have glimpsed before but which is now exquisitely brought to life.
Allan Ahlberg, a former teacher, postman, plumber's mate and grave digger, is in the super-league of children's writers. He has published over 100 children's books and, with his late wife Janet, created such award winning picture books as EACH PEACH PEAR PLUM and THE JOLLY POSTMAN - both winners of the Kate Greenaway Medal. He has also written prize-winning poetry and fiction and lives in Bath.
A beguiling little gem
*The Times*
A beautiful book. What is evoked is a wartime world in the Black
Country ... all perfectly seen as if from a child's perspective
*Daily Mail*
A magical memoir that pulls the reader back to their own youthful
experiences, beautifully adorned with illustrations
*Daily Express*
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