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Beloved Children’s Author Allan Ahlberg Dies at 87

ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 31 – Allan Ahlberg authored over 150 beloved children’s books, many with his wife Janet, selling millions of copies worldwide, Penguin Random House confirmed.

  • Celebrated children's author Allan Ahlberg has died at the age of 87, as confirmed by his publisher Penguin Random House.
  • Ahlberg authored 150 books during his career of over five decades, including popular titles such as The Jolly Postman and Peepo!
  • Francesca Dow of Penguin Random House praised Ahlberg, stating, 'Allan was one of the most extraordinary authors I have had the privilege and pleasure to work with.'
  • Ahlberg is survived by his wife Vanessa, daughter Jessica, and stepdaughters Saskia and Johanna.
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Beloved children's author Allan Ahlberg dies at 87

Allan Ahlberg, author of over 150 children's books including the classic “Eat Peach Pear Plum,” has died at 87. Publisher Penguin Random House said he died on Tuesday.

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Children’s author Allan Ahlberg dies aged 87

The publishers Penguin Random House put out his last picture book, Under the Table, in 2023

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